First Try with French Polishing

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rcnewcomb
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Re: First Try with French Polishing

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> How many sessions?

Around 30
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Re: First Try with French Polishing

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Really nice first guitar! I'm going to keep an eye Opean for your future builds. I hope you will continue and post them here.
Well done
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Re: First Try with French Polishing

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I hope you will continue and post them here.
Thanks.

This first build was created in Kathy Matsushita's shop and under her guidance. She tracked progress on her web site. ->Link

The next builds will be in my garage with minimal tools.

I have a StewMac mahogany dread on order for build #2.
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I've also picked up a set of bloodwood back and sides and a redwood top for build #3.
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Re: First Try with French Polishing

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Pretty wood! I believe the hook was sharp and has been set hard. (I'm sure you're smiling all the way.) :-)
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Glued on the bridge last night. Counting down the days until I hear its voice for the first time.
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Re: First Try with French Polishing

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I'm still french polishing, also for the first time. It's really exciting when you get to the point where the bridge, etc. is installed. Your guitar looks really good. I'll be looking for your Guitar #2 & 3 blogs. That redwood is gorgeous!
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Fret Leveling
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Drilling the bridge pin holes
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Saddle selection
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Stringing it up for its first voice:
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Re: First Try with French Polishing

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I know the excitement...
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