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Number nine is underway
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 7:22 pm
by John J
While the finish cures on my 00 cutaway, I've started on number nine. I've found that I really enjoy playing my Cherry Norman Blake style OM so I've decide to do this guitar along the same lines. It will be a 00 size 12 fret a la Norman Blake. I'll use the 14 fret body shape and move the sound hole and bracing down accordingly. It will be Narra and Engleman Spruce.
Re: Number nine is underway
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 9:34 pm
by Brad Hall
John,
That narra is beautiful. Can't wait to see it under finish. I'm curious about your bending pipe set up. I need to upgrade my black pipe and propane torch bender. Can you tell me a little about it and a couple pics? PM if you prefer. Thanks.
Re: Number nine is underway
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 10:40 pm
by John J
Rosette. This one is Amboyna burl and BRW with maple strips. I found out after I did this one that the Amboyna burl grows on the Narra tree
Re: Number nine is underway
Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 7:03 pm
by Kevin in California
The wood is beautiful, and the rosette is really nice too. Going to be nice.
Re: Number nine is underway
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 8:43 pm
by John J
Coming along. Top bracing a little more thin at the top than I've done before. Closed up and rebates cut. Mahogany neck roughed out and fitted.
Re: Number nine is underway
Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 10:39 am
by John Parchem
The build is moving along; really clean work. The narra really is good looking wood. Great looking rosette.
Re: Number nine is underway
Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:27 pm
by John J
Moving along. Box awaits final sanding while I finish the neck. Cut my inlays and hope to get them in this weekend. The Narra is really beautiful. Can't wait to see it with a finish on it.