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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:04 am ] |
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A couple of weeks ago, when you all were helping me out with my top bracing, there was a question about why Jon Kinkead, in his book "Build Your Own Guitar", leaves a gap between the bridge plate and the cross braces. No one really knew why. So, here is what he had to say about it: "Hi Shane Thanks for your message & pics - your work looks beautiful, very neat & tidy, especially for a first guitar. Regarding the bridge plate, it's just the way I've always done it. Initially being concerned about checking it was glued down all over - this way I could check it's perimeter. I didn't think it needed the extra strength in this area, with the 'X' braces being so close & I believe the bridge on the other side gives it a little extra flexibility which helps the tone. Also if there was ever any shrinkage of the plate away from the brace this would avoid any unwanted vibration. You'll have also noticed that I house all my struts into the 'X' brace as insurance against them being loosened by knocks from outside - a common repair I've performed on many instruments over the years. Obviously strength and robustness of an instrument have to be balanced with it's tonal performance. I used a soundboard of yours on a guitar I finished just before Xmas. To me it sounded fabulous - but I couldn't play it properly because it was left-handed! Good luck with your building. Regards Jonny" I think we are just really luckly to be able to have access to all of these great and experienced builders! I hope this is useful information. Thanks Shane |
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| Author: | tl507362 [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:07 am ] |
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Thanks for sharing Shane, very informative. I have that book too, and it is very helpful! Tracy |
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| Author: | Kim [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:00 am ] |
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Thanks for that Shane, I have John's book as well and can recommend it to anyone starting out. Kim |
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| Author: | old man [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:24 am ] |
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I love the Kinkead book, also. I combined his ideas with the Cumpiano book for my build. Cumpiano has a lot more detail, but Kinkead's pictures are great and really simplify many steps for a first timer. Ron |
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:31 am ] |
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That's pretty cool Shane. Thanks for sharing! |
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| Author: | BlueSpirit [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:44 am ] |
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His book is the one I reach for 90% of the time when I need to referance something. It really is very helpful. Great job Shane. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:58 am ] |
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Thanks Shane, like Ron, i have the Cumpiano book, i'll be looking into buying jon's book Sege |
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| Author: | Miketobey [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:12 am ] |
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Do we have a sponsor/advertiser who sells that book? |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:33 am ] |
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I don't think so Mike, but I am sure Amazon will have it. It is a very good book. The only one that I have seen that has great colour photos. Jon even interjects a bit of humour and lots of encourage along the way. And he is just a great guy! I have even have an autographed UK version he sent me as a thanks and for extra encouragement! For me, I just grab as much info as I can get and read it all and pick and choose the processes and ideas that best suit you way of working and the equipment you have. Good Luck Shane |
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| Author: | TimDet [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:42 am ] |
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Very good book I'm using it along with William C's book.I also built a solid mold from Kinkeads book,It will like he say's probably outlive me by 30 years.I'm actually working on the neck as we speak and I am doing it the Kinkead way.I find it easier to understand but that's just me. Tim |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:30 pm ] |
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If you go to the tool shed and search for it from that page the OLF will get credit and a slight commission from the sale. |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:53 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=Miketobey] Do we have a sponsor/advertiser who sells that book?[/QUOTE] Stew Mac. Colin |
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| Author: | j.Brown [ Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:05 am ] |
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I just ordered it from through the OLF link. Can't wait. -j |
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