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Number Nine is underway
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 7:27 pm
by John J
While the finish cures on my 00 cutaway, I've started on number nine. I've found that I really enjoy playing my Cherry Norman Blake style OM so I've decide to do this guitar along the same lines. It will be a 00 size 12 fret a la Norman Blake. I'll use the 14 fret body shape and move the sound hole and bracing down accordingly. It will be Narra and Engleman Spruce.
Re: Number Nine is underway
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 11:29 pm
by johnnparchem
I have not used Narra, looks like a very pretty wood. Some of the colors remind me of paduak.
Re: Number Nine is underway
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 10:42 pm
by John J
Rosette. This one is Amboyna burl and BRW with maple strips. I found out after I did this one that the Amboyna burl grows on the Narra tree.
Re: Number Nine is underway
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 10:24 pm
by John J
Coming along. Top bracing a bit thinner versus rounded over on the top edges.
Re: Number Nine is underway
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 10:29 pm
by John J
Sound port. I did this style on my cherry OM and I thought it projected the sound nicely without having a single large hole.
Re: Number Nine is underway
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 8:03 pm
by kelley71
Looking great sir! I like the clovers. That wood should look beautiful under finish.
Re: Number Nine is underway
Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 11:39 am
by Kevin Sjostrand
Is the Leprechaun helping you with this build?
Re: Number Nine is underway
Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 6:49 pm
by John J
Kevin Sjostrand wrote:Is the Leprechaun helping you with this build?
Tis a bit o luck that never hurts!
Re: Number Nine is underway
Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:24 pm
by John J
Moving along. Box awaits final sanding while I finish the neck. Cut my inlays and hope to get them in this weekend.
Re: Number Nine is underway
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:20 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
Where are you on this one John? Its going to be a beaut! Love that rosette.