Hey, I like the idea except I am afraid that when I wasn't playing, my wife might be tempted to cut meat on it!
Regards, Steve
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| Author: | clavin [ Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:40 am ] |
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Hi Guys. I have seen this done before on electrics, does it hold up well under playing "pressure"? Anyone ever do this on an acoustic? I am in the thought stages of my first dedicated inlay acoustic- John K. you listening? Thanks Craig L. |
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| Author: | sfbrown [ Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:43 am ] |
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Hey, I like the idea except I am afraid that when I wasn't playing, my wife might be tempted to cut meat on it!
Regards, Steve
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| Author: | Don A [ Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:35 pm ] |
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Craig, I don't think that Corian would be all that good as it is a softer material than Micarta (used on some Martin guitars). As corian is easier to cut and work, I would think Martin would have gone that route instead of Micarta if was really viable. |
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| Author: | csullivan [ Wed Mar 15, 2006 12:47 am ] |
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Don, you may be right, Micarta might be harder than Corian, but I can't believe Corian isn't more wear resistant than any of the woods used for fretboards. Based on what I've seen of Craig's work in the past, I can't wait to see what he has up his sleeve on this one. Craig, Steve Spodaryk made a small parlor guitar that's a copy of a pre- civil war Martin. The fretboard is a synthetic material and I believe he used Corian to simulate ivory. The instrument is absolutely gorgeous and is showcased on the Music Emporium's "Featured Instruments" section of their web site: www.themusicemporium.com Based on how our Corian kitchen countertops stand up to daily use, I don't think you would have any problem at all. Craig |
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| Author: | clavin [ Wed Mar 15, 2006 3:02 am ] |
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C.Sullivan, I am more in line with your thoughts. I have seen it used before, Larry Robinson did a full-on inlay -Celtic Fender tele many years ago, and the fingerboard was stone corian. I was wondering becuase I know that guitar is never really going to be played. I thought some of us here might have actual building experience with it. Yes I do have an idea in my head for this one, It's a pretty clear vision. We'll see what happens when I get a builder willing to make me a jumbo cutaway bevelled armrest quilted sappelle back and sides guitar. Any volunteers? Just send me quotes.
I will get the corian for the headstock and fretboard. Craig Lavin www.handcraftinlay.com |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Mar 15, 2006 3:08 am ] |
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[QUOTE=clavin]Yes I do have an idea in my head for this one, It's a pretty clear vision. We'll see what happens when I get a builder willing to make me a jumbo cutaway bevelled armrest quilted sappelle back and sides guitar. Any volunteers? Just send me quotes.
[/QUOTE] A paying gig? Sure I'll bite! What kind of details you looking for besides the armrest? Send me a list, I'll give you a quote....PM me. Corian will be a bit heavy is all... but I think it would make a decent fretboard. You will definitely be able to do some cool stuff with inlay on it... |
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| Author: | tippie53 [ Wed Mar 15, 2006 1:27 pm ] |
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corian on the way |
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| Author: | clavin [ Wed Mar 15, 2006 2:18 pm ] |
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I'll PM you when it gets here.. Craig |
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| Author: | John K [ Wed Mar 15, 2006 2:23 pm ] |
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I hear ya Craig. Sounds like an interesting project! |
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| Author: | npalen [ Wed Mar 15, 2006 4:25 pm ] |
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Is corian flexible enough to withstand the flexing requirements of a fretboard without cracking? Also wondering about it's compressibility to withstand the loading of a trussrod. Just asking as I don't have a feel for it. Nelson |
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