Two cedar, one spruce. All three tops will be what I call “channel top” construction.
Layout = 
Spacers 
Channels 
Laminate layers 
Glue applied 
Clamp 
Same for spruce 
Three times
Three Cut-aways – Tops
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Three cut-aways… Necks
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On the project of cut-aways… http://ganzguitars.com/wp/new-design-for-cut-away/ I am making a batch of 3 of them. All will be negras, with Indian Rosewood back and sides. Two will be 650 scales, one 640. One will be Spruce, the other two Cedar. … Continue reading
Bridge weight
Here is what happens to a bridge when it gets shaped prior to being attached to a guitar. It loses weight.
The bottom of the bridge has an arch. 
The wings have a rough shape. 
Some carving around the saddle slot and the tie-block. 
The bevels on the the ends of the wings. 
After drilling holes and sanding – The final weight is about 19.5 grams.
New Design for Cut-away
Pedro wants a florentine cut-away. I’ve done another style in the past, so I’m making this design … It has to do a few things;
- Allow access to the very upper frets without putting the thumb on top of the soundboard
- Be structurally sound
- Look good and satisfy the designer – me
- Most important, – Pedro will like playing it.
Let’s hope this works.
My web hosting service decided to retire my server. If you are reading this, it’s on the new server, which I have been told will be much faster, and more secure. If you visit my blog and notice any changes, please let me know. Thank you,
Steve Ganz, luthier, repair person, web master… etc.
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Feedback from Players
I get updates from people who play the guitars I build. Sometimes I reference them here, on the Appreciation page. It’s rewarding when players do that. Sometimes they send me pics of OUR babies… Yes, I build ’em and they … Continue reading
A 1960’s Harmony
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Well. Here’s a nice looking old guitar. Here’s my analysis… Harmony steel string H162 model?, 000 shape ?, on the inside 2222H162 Requests Assessment Setup Strings Tuners Top is laminate/ply spruce, cracked on outside veneer Back and sides are plywood … Continue reading
Lettre a lettre: a poem/barcarole
This guitar hurts beautiful The tune it plays is gentle: rocking waves upon hull I hold it to my breast the aching wave shivers keel and ribs enclosing heart It makes my sternum hurt right there, above the heart An … Continue reading
Another new guitar – Available now
I have guitars to sell!
I have updated the guitars for sale page
I added a link to a new cedar and rosewood double top.
It’s a student model, so it will be priced to be affordable.
I also moved a guitar into the recently listed area. Ganz/Torres FE 5