First Try with French Polishing
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Re: First Try with French Polishing
> How many sessions?
Around 30
Around 30
- Randall Newcomb
10 fingers in, 10 fingers out - another good day in the shop
10 fingers in, 10 fingers out - another good day in the shop
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Re: First Try with French Polishing
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
Well done
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Re: First Try with French Polishing
Thanks.I hope you will continue and post them here.
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.
I've also picked up a set of bloodwood back and sides and a redwood top for build #3.
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- Randall Newcomb
10 fingers in, 10 fingers out - another good day in the shop
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Re: First Try with French Polishing
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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Re: First Try with French Polishing
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
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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Re: First Try with French Polishing
Fret Leveling
Drilling the bridge pin holes
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- Randall Newcomb
10 fingers in, 10 fingers out - another good day in the shop
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Re: First Try with French Polishing
Saddle selection
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Re: First Try with French Polishing
Stringing it up for its first voice:
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Re: First Try with French Polishing
I know the excitement...