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Author:  mtracz [ Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Trevor's Weissenborn

Hello OLF,

I've just started a build with/for Trevor Green out in California. I'm toying with video documentation and thought to share. There may be a bunch of videos so please let me know when to stop.

If you got this far please check out Trevor's music and if you are near Joshua Tree, he'll be playing the festival tomorrow

http://trevorgreenmusic.com/

I'll be building a Weissenborn style with a cedar top and cherry back and sides. I'll be using all domestic woods and thank you again for all of you help working out options for the bride and fingerboard just a little while back. I'll be trying a few new things and will capture what I learn.

https://youtu.be/HHB9SijPs-s

I’d love your feedback. And help embedding videos into the post. A link is the best I can figure out.

I hope all is well and thank you for stopping by!

Author:  DannyV [ Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:53 am ]
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Great video Mike and a great soundtrack! Thanks. I love Weissenborns in the right hands. Your buddy sounds good.

Cheers!

Author:  mtracz [ Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:29 am ]
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DannyV,

Thank you so much for checking out the video and for the reply! This should be a fun build.

Author:  mtracz [ Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:13 am ]
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///UPDATE///
I didn't realize that the YouTube button doesn't embed the video into the post. Below is now a link.

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Here’s the second video. I wish there was more to it other than kerfing but I finally got around to making a jig that will increase my accuracy and efficiency.

https://youtu.be/5EAj7Ds_MTo

Many thanks to Kevin Caton for his generousity on YouTube. You should check out his original version in which mine is heavily inspired.

Hope all is well. Thank you for stopping by.

Author:  mtracz [ Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:28 am ]
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Third video is up.

https://youtu.be/JsSXREEVqiU

Next up. Side bending and constructing the rim.

Thank you for stopping by,
_Mike

Author:  mtracz [ Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:33 am ]
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Fourth video! And another great song by Trevor Green.

Sides bent and rim glued up...

https://youtu.be/HcapiyUWC30

Next up, kerfed linings and profiling the sides. Getting dangerously close to starting on the top.

Thank you all for checking it out. Hit me up with questions, comments or suggestions. Video is new to me.

Best,
_Mike

Author:  mtracz [ Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:10 pm ]
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Fifth video in the bag and the sides mostly done.

https://youtu.be/7l-mm7zoEYA

Thank you for stopping by!

Author:  Michaeldc [ Fri Nov 16, 2018 8:15 pm ]
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mtracz wrote:
Fifth video in the bag and the sides mostly done.

https://youtu.be/7l-mm7zoEYA

Thank you for stopping by!


Looking great! Nice vid!

Thanks, M

Author:  mtracz [ Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:11 pm ]
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Joined the top and installed the rosette. Although the time lapse seems fast, I feel like I'm working at a snail's pace...

https://youtu.be/00-gXhCFhLo

Thank you all for your kind words and checking out the progress. Hit me up with any questions or comments. I love your comments!

Author:  mtracz [ Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:33 pm ]
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Glued up the bracing! Next up carving and tuning.

https://youtu.be/iSj7C2qPAQo

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Author:  Bob Orr [ Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:09 pm ]
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Hi great videos thanks. What plans are you using and where are they available? Bob

Author:  mtracz [ Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:35 pm ]
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Bob, thank you for checking it out and for the kind words.

The plans are mine and I'm happy to share although they'll need a little work before I'd feel comfortable sharing. Right now they are pretty rough and a lot of the dimensions and notes are in my head.

Are you planning on building an acoustic lap slide? If not, you should. They are a blast to build and even more fun to hear played... I'm a poor player and keep trying to find others to play mine.

Thanks again!

Author:  mtracz [ Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:17 am ]
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Happy New Year!!!

Eighth video in the series, carving the top braces.

https://youtu.be/jn1jEXVmFoY

Next up, preparing the back plate and its braces.

Thank you for stopping by!!!

Author:  mtracz [ Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:13 pm ]
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Bracing the back.

https://youtu.be/U0gFsJ30hTM

I hope all are well. As always thank you for checking it out and for all of your help along the way. Hit me up with any questions. Or suggestions. I’m game for anything!

Author:  mtracz [ Thu Jan 31, 2019 12:08 pm ]
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Floating braces are on!

https://youtu.be/wqJ6x-2sZNk

Next up battery box, K&K Pure mini and buttoning up some bits on the inside before closing the box.

Hit me up with any questions or suggestions!

Author:  mtracz [ Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:01 am ]
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Back is on and steamed a couple dents.

https://youtu.be/NcuOxQqoPM0


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Author:  mtracz [ Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:37 pm ]
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Sanded sides. Nothing thing super special but learned a bunch of what I know here. You may see some of your tricks hidden in the footage.

https://youtu.be/hvX37Rxft0E

Author:  mtracz [ Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:07 am ]
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Binding channels routed and binding stock prepared.

https://youtu.be/8JWtp65lPTY

Author:  mtracz [ Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:31 am ]
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Binding bent and installed.

https://youtu.be/ZFDyKKTVrxE

Thanks for stopping by! Hit me up with questions suggestions.

Author:  mtracz [ Tue Mar 26, 2019 4:18 am ]
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Battery box and tail wedge installed.

https://youtu.be/nm1X_W-Jhx0

Hope all is well!!!

Author:  mtracz [ Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:56 am ]
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Fingerboard part 1 - Rocklite with brass inlay.

https://youtu.be/XwNwu7saIzA

Author:  mtracz [ Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:49 pm ]
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Fingerboard part 2

https://youtu.be/vjVKt0-F30k

Inlay complete, getting close to making noise!

Hope all is well!!!

Author:  Freeman [ Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:00 am ]
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mtracz wrote:
Floating braces are on!

https://youtu.be/wqJ6x-2sZNk

Next up battery box, K&K Pure mini and buttoning up some bits on the inside before closing the box.

Hit me up with any questions or suggestions!


Can you explain your back bracing? I've built two Weissies and I'm assuming you are somehow trying to isolate the back from the players lap but that seems like a lot of effort.

Author:  mtracz [ Fri Apr 05, 2019 6:48 am ]
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Freeman,

Thank you for reaching out.

The purpose is increased structure and support for an instrument that is played laying on it's back. I have a double back version of the same instrument that did succeed in isolating the back and reduces the dampening effect of a players lap but in this case it's merely rigidity. But, an unintended side effect it predictability. What I mean by this is because the dome (arch in both directions) is locked in with out the use of the sides, I'm able to tune the back before it's all glued together.

Although it is more effort, it's the effort that I enjoy!

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Hope all is well and thanks again!

_Mike

Author:  mtracz [ Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:57 am ]
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Another update. I made the bone nut and fit the battery door with magnets. I’m working on putting together a video on sanding and staining the body.

https://youtu.be/lLj3X03cy-M

Hit me up with any questions hope all is well.

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