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Author:  Pete Harrington [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:54 am ]
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Starting my second guitar made of Madagascar Rosewood. Bending commenced today, thought I'd share some pics.

The bending iron is a piece of aluminum tubing with a 200W Halogen bulb and a dimmer switch.

The tough thing is keeping twists and flat spots out of the sides. I learned on my first that I could go back and "clean up" the little discrepancies after the main shape has been formed. There is a slight twist developing right where the tail block will reside.

I've had this wood sitting around and its been calling my name ever since I bought the OLF SJ mold and plans!! Couldn't wait. My first guitar just needs a headstock inlay, finish, etc. I seem to like the building rather than the finishin details like frets, etc!    Hopefully starting number two will give me impetus to finish number one

Thanks for looking,

Pete





Author:  Jeff Doty [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:59 am ]
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Pete,

That is a great start. I like that bending iron, and it looks like it works just fine. What kind of top are you putting on it?

Jeff
Author:  Pete Harrington [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:06 am ]
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Hi Jeff,

The top will be Sitka spruce, I think. I have some laying around, but maybe will try a different type of Spruce.

Pete
Author:  Dave Rector [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:11 am ]
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Pete, looks great so far!

How about a pic of the back that goes with those sides?
Mind if I ask where you got the MadRose?
Author:  peterm [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:24 am ]
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Very nice.....keep 'em coming!

Is that a John Hall mold? peterm38892.7722685185
Author:  Don Williams [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:36 am ]
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Hey...looking good Pete! Keep it up. Now we'll expect pictures of the whole guitar process from you.

Author:  Pete Harrington [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:14 am ]
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Dave - I bought the Mad Rose from Allied Lutherie, nice looking wood, much heavier than the Walnut I used for my first guitar; beautiful stuff

Peter - Yeah, that is a John Hall mold, with plans from Michael


Don - Thanks! I will really try to photo-document this build and post as many pics as I can. I was well into build number one before I found this forum, so don't have many assembly pics.

I really fell in love with the SJ shape and cannot wait to see and play the finished product!!!!



Pete






Pete Harrington38892.9065625
Author:  peterm [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:47 am ]
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Gorgeous!
Author:  Pete Harrington [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 12:48 pm ]
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Thanks, Hesh.

I think Mad Rose is my favorite wood. I have a Froggy Bottom made from it and it is spectacular!

I seem to like the woods similar to Mad Rose, Ziricote, etc, that have not necessarily "wild" figure, but maybe the 1-3 inch wide "lines". Hard to describe, know it when I see it.

Pete
Author:  MSpencer [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:32 pm ]
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Looking Good!

Mike
White Oak, Texas
Author:  Serge Poirier [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 5:41 pm ]
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Looking great so far Peter, it will be good to see your progress as you go! I like your bending iron design, looks pretty sturdy! WTG!

Serge
Author:  RussellR [ Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:40 pm ]
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Well Done Pete

I just finished an SJ in Madrose and was very pleased with it, looking good
Author:  Alain Desforges [ Sun Jun 25, 2006 10:34 am ]
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Looks really good Pete. That zoot is mighty fine looking. Should be a dandy for sure! Have you thought about some bearclaw sitka spruce for the top?
Author:  hogan [ Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:20 am ]
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Nice, very nice.
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