Domestic Guitar

[kencierp]

That should be a real attractive instrument -- what body shape? Looks like a J185 to me!

[David L]

I'm embarassed to say that I don't even know what a J185 looks like, but I'm all ears to suggestions. The dimensions are, back set 1/4" X 16" X 24 1/2", sides are 1/4" X 5" X 36", thanks

David L

[johnnparchem]

Wicked looking figure on the cherry especialy the sides. Looking forward to seeing it turned into a guitar.

[kencierp]

Here's two J185's I am kitting up right now, Cherry and Curly Maple -- your Cherry slab has far more figure then my Cherry riff material. The J185 is about 16" across the lower bout.

[David L]

With that rounded butt it must be Gibson-ish.

David L

[kencierp]

Gibson for sure -- very popular along with J200's, L00's and the "workhorse" J45's which are a bit larger then the Martin "D"'s and has the "X" shifted forward -- There are those that much prefer association to Gibson rather then Martin or Taylor -- so we (KMG) aim to please!

[David L]

Ken, thanks for the Gibson lesson. RD thanks for the feedback, as far as bending the sides I don't foresee any problems, I have found a wonderful solution for that, I hire John to do my bending for me. I may not be the sharpest shovel in the shed but I am realistic enough to understand my limitations. At some point I would like to start bending my own sides, I just haven't figured out what (or where) that point is! Thanks Guys!

David L

[Darryl Young]

Maybe try SuperSoft on those sides before bending.

[tippie53]

you can use downy fabric softener a tablespoon to a qt of water is plenty . I never used anything but water to he honest .

[kencierp]

Joe Woodworker the veneer guy indicated the formula for "Supersoft" has been changed and its no longer flammable so I plan to give it a try -- really an inexpensive enchantment to the bending process. Thanks for the reminder!