hummingbird #2 Padauk Sapwood - Bear Claw Dred

[hummingbird]

More end wedge pics

[turnertj]

That looks awesome!

What are you using for your neck/head block and tail block? Are you making those yourself?

[hummingbird]

Thanks TJ. The neck blocks come with the necks I get from Hanalei moon and the tail block I made from mahogany with a padauk strip to prevent splitting in case the guitar is dropped on the end pin.

[darren]

Really nice craftsmanship there Alain. And nice details with the solid linings, I've been wanting to try that. Looking forward to seeing more.

[johnnparchem]

Nice work, the guitar is looking to look great with those sides and the back you have planned.

[Darryl Young]

Very creative Alain! Looks great.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

That is great use of the board and is going to be very cool indeed.
Nice, can't wait to see how it turns out.

Kevin

[David L]

Nice looking Padauk sapwood sides, end graft too!

David L

[Ken Hundley]

Very cool! I love working with Padauk, will be interested to hear this one when it is finished!

[turnertj]

Alain,

How do you choose which wood to use for the solid lining? Is there a ratoinale for using the cedar over say anything you might have left from shaping the sides? Just curious. I really like the look of the solid linings, and have heard rumors that they are better acoustically than kerfing.

Tj