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Author: | permarklund [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | My first build |
Hello! I thought i might share some pictures of my first build that i completed a few months ago. I'm currently working on three more guitars. I didn´t document the process that well but i hope you enjoy the few pictures i upload anyway! I´ll upload some more pictures of the finished guitar if you guys want to! Per Marklund Sweden Sitka spruce and EIR ![]() Jointed top ![]() Jointed back ![]() Working on the bracing in my apartment ![]() Thicknessed top, i was stupid enough to cut the soundhole before i did the rosette, but i managed to align it anyway. ![]() Thicknessed back ![]() EIR rosette made of scrap from the back ![]() Another one on the rosette. ![]() Working some more on the bracing ![]() Almost finished top, i scalloped the braces a bit more. ![]() Hanging on the wall, a few pieces missing ![]() ![]() Shaping the headstock and volute ![]() Sides bent and blocks glued ![]() Top glued, chipped a little when i trimmed it but no worries. ![]() Saying goodbye to the inside! ![]() Back glued ![]() Jumping forward a little bit, just installed the flamed maple binding. ![]() And ebony in the back ![]() i just couldnt resist giving the back a few layers of shellac. ![]() Made the dovetail with a handsaw and chisels ![]() A few more layers and it´s done ![]() Installed frets, a little cleaning and polishing left ![]() And here she is! ![]() |
Author: | Rod True [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My first build |
That's your first! Nice job. |
Author: | CharlieT [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My first build |
Very nice, Per. Very impressive for your first! ![]() Oh, and welcome to the forum! ![]() |
Author: | permarklund [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My first build |
Thanks alot guys! i´ll upload some pictures of my current projects in a new thread as soon as i upload some pictures. |
Author: | permarklund [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My first build |
Here´s a youtube clip of my friend Fredrik Lundman trying it out. He wanted to trade it for his Martin D-35 Johnny Cash, haha. I shot the video with my phone so the quality is really bad, but better than nothing i guess. |
Author: | Florentin [ Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: My first build |
Very nice. Thanks for sharing the photos and the progress. |
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