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Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 2:03 pm
by rcnewcomb
> How many sessions?
Around 30
Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:42 pm
by Randy
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
Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:12 pm
by rcnewcomb
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.
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The next builds will be in my garage with minimal tools.
I have a StewMac mahogany dread on order for build #2.
I've also picked up a set of bloodwood back and sides and a redwood top for build #3.
Bloodwood320.jpg
Redwood320.jpg
Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 3:25 pm
by Danl8
Pretty wood! I believe the hook was sharp and has been set hard. (I'm sure you're smiling all the way.) :-)
Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:39 am
by rcnewcomb
Glued on the bridge last night. Counting down the days until I hear its voice for the first time.
Build1Bridge01.jpg
Build1Bridge02.jpg
Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:56 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
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!
Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:02 am
by rcnewcomb
Fret Leveling
FretLevel01.jpg
FretLevel02.jpg
Drilling the bridge pin holes
BridgePins01.jpg
Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:05 am
by rcnewcomb
Saddle selection
SaddleFit00.jpg
SaddleFit01.jpg
Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:00 pm
by rcnewcomb
Stringing it up for its first voice:
GuitarFirstVoice01.jpg
GuitarFirstVoice02.jpg
Re: First Try with French Polishing
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:28 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
I know the excitement...