I know, these things can be a bit boring to many but I always love to see progress pictures so here's where this guitar's at. Got the back on.
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| Author: | LarryH [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:25 pm ] |
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I know, these things can be a bit boring to many but I always love to see progress pictures so here's where this guitar's at. Got the back on.
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| Author: | peterm [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:37 pm ] |
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Sorry but I don't like it.... I love it!! 
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| Author: | LarryH [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:53 pm ] |
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Thanks you guys. It's been a bit of a trial as usual but the blood wood seems to be a pretty special wood. It has a certain resonance that comes through even when sanding. Every click of the chisel and tap with a tool sounds has a chamber like sound to it. Much different than the previous rosewood and hog that I worked with previously on my Martin kits. Don't know how it will sound with strings on it but it would make a wicked drum even in the state it's in now. Next step is finishing the brace carving on the top, side braces, and sealing the box. |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:56 pm ] |
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Not bored here, Larry...looking good! ...but I'll feel a lot better once that top is glued down to the rims 
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| Author: | LarryH [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:54 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=JJ Donohue] Not bored here, Larry...looking good! ...but I'll feel a lot better once that top is glued down to the rims [/QUOTE]
Yeah JJ, I'm hurrying as fastest as I can. The side braces are on tonight and the top will go on this weekend. Have to insure all the shapes stay and the dome survives but it won't be long. |
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| Author: | SimonF [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:56 pm ] |
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Larry, It is looking great. I finished a Port Orford Cedar/Bloodwood guitar in December and it turned out very good. The bloodwood is a very intense wood (aesthetically speaking) so it isn't a choice everyone will like...but as a tonewood, I think it is excellent. What stood out to me was the clarity of the guitar, yet it still had a very rich and soulful voice. I think you will be happy with the final guitar. Here is a link that I made for the customer during the build process: http://www.fayguitars.com/guitars/progress/bloodwood.html Over and Out, Simon |
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| Author: | MSpencer [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:26 pm ] |
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Really looking good, I love progress pics, keep them coming Mike |
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| Author: | LarryH [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:40 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=SimonF] Larry, It is looking great. I finished a Port Orford Cedar/Bloodwood guitar in December and it turned out very good. The bloodwood is a very intense wood (aesthetically speaking) so it isn't a choice everyone will like...but as a tonewood, I think it is excellent. What stood out to me was the clarity of the guitar, yet it still had a very rich and soulful voice. I think you will be happy with the final guitar. Here is a link that I made for the customer during the build process: http://www.fayguitars.com/guitars/progress/bloodwood.html Over and Out, Simon[/QUOTE] Thanks SO MUCH for that link Simon. Beautiful guitar! I've been dying for some kind of info on bloodwood and clarity is the one word I've heard describe the tone. Hopefully the redwood top will add to and complement that warm and soulful tone you describe and retain its clarity. Again thanks for the info and feedback Larry |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:07 am ] |
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Larry, it's looking great! Did you mention elsewhere what type of top you are going to use? Keep it up and you'll have a real nice guitar before you know it. |
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| Author: | af_one [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:27 am ] |
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I'm very interested in building with bloodwood so am anxiously awaiting your eval. The bindings I've used sure have a rich deep color under finish. |
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| Author: | LarryH [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:06 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Dave Rector] Larry, it's looking great! Did you mention elsewhere what type of top you are going to use? Keep it up and you'll have a real nice guitar before you know it.[/QUOTE] Redwood top Dave. I'll have top and bracing pics up this evening or tomorrow. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:05 am ] |
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Probably a very minor point, but I really like the color match between the back/sides and the interior bracing/kerfing. It's going to be a treat just peering into the guitar. Steve |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:45 am ] |
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[/QUOTE] Thanks SO MUCH for that link Simon. Beautiful guitar! I've been dying for some kind of info on bloodwood and clarity is the one word I've heard describe the tone. Hopefully the redwood top will add to and complement that warm and soulful tone you describe and retain its clarity. Again thanks for the info and feedback Larry[/QUOTE] Larry you could e-mail Matt too. I'm sure he would be happy to share any info on his bloodwood guitar. I believe Matt bought that set from LMI . |
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| Author: | charliewood [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:18 am ] |
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Nuthin boring about that! Zoot-tastic !!!!!!! Cheers Charliewood |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:24 am ] |
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Bloodwood and Redwood. That will be cool and different |
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| Author: | LarryH [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:59 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Steve Kinnaird] Probably a very minor point, but I really like the color match between the back/sides and the interior bracing/kerfing. It's going to be a treat just peering into the guitar. Steve[/QUOTE] Minor Steve but one of the motivations for the redwood brace choice - thought it would be quite cool - and different. A good clean up and a light coat of sanding lacquer or shellac to bring out the color of the redwood should finish it off. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:09 pm ] |
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Looking Great Larry, i love progress pics and i will follow your build very closely, i'm very curious about how it will look and sound, my prediction, it will be a super cannon! 
David, that bloodwood guitar looks amazing both before and under finish, WOW!
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| Author: | LarryH [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:14 pm ] |
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Here's an interesting observation. I wet a small portion of the back briefly to show my wife the color possibility and the colr bleached away in that spot quite dramatically. I also dampened a couple of areas to clean up glue and the color came off in that area. Nothing really dramatic but a definite light area. Will have to seal quickly after final sanding. Any one else with a similar experience? |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:22 pm ] |
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Larry, I'm wondering if this wood reacts the same way as purple heart does to sanding , purple heart turns greyish but if you wait a bit, it will get back to it's normal purple color, i think i would wait a bit after sanding Bloodwood the same to see if the pigmentation will get back to it's normal state., maybe do some testing on scrap and wait to see the results, you'll then know if you'll have to seal quickly or wait whatever amount of time, IMHO. |
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| Author: | SimonF [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:43 am ] |
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Hi Larry, I have noticed that..in fact, it can happen with a number of different woods that have very intense colors and tend to "bleed". I have found that naptha is particularly effective at lightening the color - I'm guessing it is just a good solvent for the wood pigments. I suggest using mineral spirits when you want to wet the wood as I have found it usually doesn't affect most woods. Regardless, a little bit of sanding with 320 grit should bring the color right back - unless you went hog wild with the solvent. Be careful when you are sealing the guitar to not let the colors run onto your soundboard. I use System 3 epoxy and it will transfer pigment if you are not careful. Bloodwood really is a very nice tonewood and it is very affordable. I am sure builders will start using it more and more as time goes by. Peace Out, Simon |
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