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by Darrel Friesen
Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:25 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: solid body construction books and beginner timber blanks
Replies: 9
Views: 4966

Re: solid body construction books and beginner timber blanks

Melvyn Hiscock's books are a good starting point as well.
by Darrel Friesen
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 12 string build advice
Replies: 12
Views: 5409

Re: 12 string build advice

I've only built one 12 string. Used the 000 plan from Stewmacs and based on advice from the Mimf way back when, increased the thickness of the top by about 20% or so as the top is Western red cedar. I also increased the height of the braces by 20% or so. 13 years later at standard pitch and it's sti...
by Darrel Friesen
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop build pics
Replies: 4
Views: 3442

Re: Archtop build pics

Looks great. I've had a quart of black lacquer for about 10 years now with plans to do a black top someday. Yours provides more inspiration!