Current SJ
Current SJ
Well I drove the BRW guitar to Tony the finisher late last week and then promptly started #15.
This is going to be an SJ with Honduran Mahogany back and sides and a Lutz, probably bearclaw, top.
This build has gone very fast so far and I nearly have the rim done.
Take a peek.
This is going to be an SJ with Honduran Mahogany back and sides and a Lutz, probably bearclaw, top.
This build has gone very fast so far and I nearly have the rim done.
Take a peek.
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What could go wrong, with "saint Billy" overseeing the project?
Hesh, I notice that you sold off your Watkins lining clamps, and are using office supply spring clips. I know the office supply spring clips are mighty strong - is that what you like better, or was there another reason to abandon those high-tech (looking) clamps?
Dennis
Hesh, I notice that you sold off your Watkins lining clamps, and are using office supply spring clips. I know the office supply spring clips are mighty strong - is that what you like better, or was there another reason to abandon those high-tech (looking) clamps?
Dennis
Another damn Yank!
I'll bet this is going to be a fine sounding guitar Hesh. Honduran Mahogany is a fantastic sounding tonewood . Couple that to the Lutz and you have a real winning combination. Of course St. Billy will probably help
We should make the most of this Mahogany whilst it is available. It is no longer allowed to be imported over here.
We should make the most of this Mahogany whilst it is available. It is no longer allowed to be imported over here.
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Good question Dennis - I think that this is one of those things where the way you learn to do something, be it the best or not, sticks with you and you are more comfortable not changing......
The Watkins lining clamps are top shelf. They do IMHO require the extra rubber to provide enough clamping pressure.
But again I think that it is just an old fart who resists change thing........
Billy I think that this is a killer set too!!!
I just baked the top, seasoned lightly with fresh cracked pepper and baked on the top shelf at 200 degrees F for one hour. It's kind of cool to do this because the house smells like warm spruce which is a cool, relaxing smell.
When the tops are done they feel harder and drier. As for the tap tone even though some will call me nuts...... again.......they ring better. This may be because the moisture content is much less and so too is the weight of the top.
Well back to the shop.
The Watkins lining clamps are top shelf. They do IMHO require the extra rubber to provide enough clamping pressure.
But again I think that it is just an old fart who resists change thing........
Billy I think that this is a killer set too!!!
I just baked the top, seasoned lightly with fresh cracked pepper and baked on the top shelf at 200 degrees F for one hour. It's kind of cool to do this because the house smells like warm spruce which is a cool, relaxing smell.
When the tops are done they feel harder and drier. As for the tap tone even though some will call me nuts...... again.......they ring better. This may be because the moisture content is much less and so too is the weight of the top.
Well back to the shop.
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Baked top
Well Dennis how long I wait is no longer an issue since I got the munchies and ate the stinking top after spreading pizza sauce and cheese on it.....
Seriously though I will usually wait a week with the top in the shop at 45ish RH before joining it.
I have been baking tops for the last 5-6 guitars now.
Seriously though I will usually wait a week with the top in the shop at 45ish RH before joining it.
I have been baking tops for the last 5-6 guitars now.
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