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Stringing and the 12 hole tie-block

Traditionally, tie-blocks have one hole for each string. The single hole method results in a loop around the string between the tie-block and the saddle, which does a couple of things that are annoying. The first is to lessen the … Continue reading

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And now, a musical interlude with my friend Hanh

Hanh is such a lovely person. And she can play guitar with so much technical expertise and passion.

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3 piece back for an 8 string guitar

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Carving the neck: steps and pictures

This is a a guitar built for my own preference. A shorter scalelength, simple themes. And the neck profile that I like best, with a taper down to a not too thin first position location.

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Guitar for Larry

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I have been working on this guitar for a long time! It is worthy of some good pictures, so I put together a gallery.  I’ll try to get some sounds together.  It sounds like Segovia recordings (without Segovia). Here is … Continue reading

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Sides for the backs

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Center Back Inserts

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From time to time I’d like to use a set that is too small.  I could add “wings to the edge of the set, but I like adding a contrasting center strip, or wedge insert to the back. Here are … Continue reading

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Locating and Gluing a Bridge

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If I get the picture in order, everything should be clear…. but feel free to comment or ask questions.

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Miscellaneous and etc.

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The Scarf Joint

Has nothing to do with neckwear fashion.  The scarf joint is a simpler way to join the head to the neck, than the V joint.  The neck  stock is cut at an angle, between 10 and 15 degrees, then one … Continue reading

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