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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

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

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

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?

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

Very nice.....keep 'em coming!

Is that a John Hall mold? peterm38892.7722685185

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

Hey...looking good Pete! Keep it up. Now we'll expect pictures of the whole guitar process from you.

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

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

Gorgeous!

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

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

Looking Good!

Mike
White Oak, Texas

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

Well Done Pete

I just finished an SJ in Madrose and was very pleased with it, looking good

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?

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Nice, very nice.