Acoustic Guitar Construction

I find the philosophy behind this guitar to be interesting, and the instrument itself to be interesting - and it sounds real good.

In place of a double back, there is a rib rest - you'll see what I mean - what do you think of that? Instead of a bevel for the forearm, there is a built-on armrest, which makes some sense as well. Plus the two soundholes and one soundport - well the ideas go on and on - any of them worthwhile in your opinion? (Knee tunnel? WTH?)

Makes me think of all kinds of design possibilities for those who never really play down the neck much and what might be done.

Hey...if anybody has any questions about this, I would be glad to answer. I have a new neck reinforcement system going in the next one

bertoncini wrote:Hey...if anybody has any questions about this, I would be glad to answer. I have a new neck reinforcement system going in the next one

An amazing guitar! At what stage in your process do you put in the knee tunnel. I was curious if the back and the rims are profiled with the cutout before you close the body.

thanks,
john

Points out that there is always room for improvement – be it construction methods or design features, the status quo does not necessarily equate to excellence.

John
I attach the back to the rim then cut the basic cutout and I have a 6" drum I made to "lap in" the back and sides for the proper angles so the piece fits perfectly. I was unable to find a way to kerf the cut so I epoxy the piece in without kerfing. Here is a quick shot of the piece installed. I think I have some other shots of the process if you would be interested.
Dave

Thanks Dave!

There are so many good ideas in one guitar. The very active back and the neck support you have is the picture to mention a couple.

It took me a bit but I think I see how the 6 inch drum works. Luckily I coached my two teens through conic sections recently allowing me to see the path of the drum and how it makes the bending of the knee tunnel understandable.

John