I thought I would try to share my first acoustic guitar build. I am documenting it on Youtube, but thought that I would try to share it here. Pictures will be screen captures of the aforementioned video series.
I'm using a combinaton of techniques, using Cumpiano general references, but incorporating any other technique I think is useful. I know the usual cautions on mixing techniques, however, I have been studying this build long enough, soaking up every bit of relevant info from this forum and others, and I'm confident in what I am attempting.
I'm over a year into this build, so over the next few days I'll attempt to bring you up to speed.
OM-ish based on the Grellier plans
Sitka top
Spruce bracing, scalloped as per Grellier plan
Sapele B/S
Maple and Black Cherry neck
Here I am about to start side bending.
And...bending the sides. These were actually practice sides from LMI. I shot video of practicing side bending. The actual sides were bent the same way, so I thought it was redundant to do another video of that. You will see the actual sides as we progress through this build.
In the Mold
And here is the neck wood. Black Cherry sandwiched between two pieces of Maple. Yes, I know it is flatsawn. No, I'm not concerned. I have built several electric guitars and basses, and never had an issue with flatsawn. No going to sweat it now, either. These are the woods I had to hand, these are what I will use.
