Maple and Spruce archtop

[rocket]

Hi all,, another topic in here asks haow long it takes to build an acoustic guitar, well i might just win the prize for taking the longest time ever!! . I started this build over three years ago, then the build was interrupted by a house move, and several commission builds and a few spec builds, anyways i'm back onto it now.
Of course solid carved plates, the back in flamed maple and the top in European spruce, the laminated maple sides have solid linings, the X braced top will have K+K twin spot internal fitted, figured maple lam neck ebony board and headstock, and some pics for your enjoyment
Cheers

Rod.

inner back carve

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top thicknessed

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braced

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closed box

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[kiwigeo]

Looking very tastey Rod.

[Nick]

Looking good as ever Rod, is that one of them new fangled finger sized chainsaws in the second pic?

[rocket]

Nick,, nah that's one of the new cnc finger planes,i just couldn't ignore the new fangled technology

Cheers
Rod.

[old_picker]

looking great as usual rod

[rocket]

finally finished this one, the finish was a real pain in the neck, but i got there in the end..
Satin finish with K+K twin spot as well as Kent Armstrong cusp. bucket.

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Thanks for looking

Cheers

Rod.

[demonx]

That turned out great!

What's the difference between the twin spot and a pure mini? I've only ever used the mini.

[ozziebluesman]

Wow Rod, that is one good looking guitar.
Loved the story regard your Grand Father the apple has not fallen far from the tree.
Beautiful work mate.
Cheers
Alan

[simso]

Came up a treat

Steve

[routout]

I like the finish need more I was thinking semi gloss still highlights the best in the grain I think.

[rocket]

Can't blame me for being a tad proud of this one.
Here's a couple more shots.

Rod

[rocket]

That turned out great!

What's the difference between the twin spot and a pure mini? I've only ever used the mini.

Only ever used twin spot, never used pure mini but I think it may be designed for ukes maybe??

Rod.

[Duct Tape]

Rod I'm new here but just wanted to say I've been collecting the wood for an archtop and really enjoy your pics. You've set the bar pretty high.

What are the tuners?

Best,

Jon
Colorado Springs.

[rocket]

Welcome aboard Jon and thanks, but at the same time there's a few posting in here that I'd like to par with ha ha!!
Good luck with your he build, is it your first?
The tuners are Schertler.

Cheers
Rod.

[Duct Tape]

Will be first archtop if I can ever get off high center and stop reading and start building. Been trying to fill in the blanks of the Benedetto book here and elsewhere.

Again, thanks for showing yours. I learned some new things and the pics help a lot.

Jon

[Craig Bumgarner]

Very nice Rod! I too like that satin finish, would you mind saying what you use?

[rocket]

There are a few blanks in Bobs book Jon but still, compared to some other instructional texts I've read lately it's the better!!
Craig I used Mirotone semi gloss on this one.

[old_picker]

beautiful piece of work Rod. I bet it sounds as good as it looks. BTW the mirotone satin looks perfect. That stuff has such a silky sensual feel to the hand and gives the timbers a rich glow that full gloss often detracts from.

[rocket]

Got good reviews at the recent Melbourne guitar show

[Crafty Fox]

You got good reviews because your work is totally awesome! You are an inspiration Rod.

[rocket]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aJyo9UL5Js

This guitar has two pup systems installed, in this video you can hear the Kent Armstrong PAF

Cheers

Rod.

[Crafty Fox]

Hi Rod,
I like your "Octigan" headstock inlay; do you cut them yourself or send off for them? If so where?
My wife reckons they look much better than the ones I cut (I agree) and our graphic designer daughter can design a new logo for me.
Cheers, Ken

[kiwigeo]

You got good reviews because your work is totally awesome! You are an inspiration Rod.

I'll +1 that!