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Permalink Reply by Mark Lindsay on February 2, 2013 at 8:37pm

Looks great, but I vote for no bottle caps. Just my opinion, though. Can't wait to see it done no matter which way you go.

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Permalink Reply by Rand Moore on February 2, 2013 at 9:37pm

I hope you are not building on top of that beautiful marble counter-top. If so, I'd advise clamping a large piece of 1/2" thick  plywood on top it, or you'll end up ruining it one of these days. And if your married, your wife will probably skin your hide for doing it. Just a tip to the wise...

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on February 2, 2013 at 9:51pm

nice    .. 

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Permalink Reply by Don Goguen on February 3, 2013 at 3:37am

Very nice build.  Add me to the no bottle cap side.  Big fan of root beer I see.

As to bracing.  You can do x bracing like a traditional acoustic with some thin strips of soft wood like cedar or what you can come up with.  Even just a couple of angled strips like this.

Make sure you have a good clean surface to glue to and you should be good.

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Permalink Reply by Rokshox on February 3, 2013 at 5:41am

Thanks guys. I think I have decided against the boot caps. I don't drink anymore so yes, I do like the root beer. Still unclear on the bracing. A I doing that on the top or bottom and is it just for support or does it n case the sound? Thanks again for the help!

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Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on February 3, 2013 at 6:07am

Roky,

Bracing goes on the underside of the top. It is designed to do a couple things: provide support to a thin top, and increase the resonance of certain frequencies by inducing resonating nodes into the top. With the relatively small surface area of a standard cigar box, this may or may not make a discernible difference in tone.

Oh, and I vote a strenuous no bottle caps anywhere on that build! The box, neck and headstock are just too elegant. At best, design a simple black / white / black rosette for your sound hole. How are you on inlay?

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Permalink Reply by Rokshox on February 3, 2013 at 6:53am

Thanks.  That helps a lot!  I may do a little something under there.  No bottle caps it is!  I think I'll finish it up and then decide on a pick guard (if any).  

I do appreciate a good inlay.  I also like to outlay, overlay, and underlay :)  Kidding!

If you are asking how I am on doing it?  I don't.  I purchased the neck from Guitar Fetish.  $50.  I'm just starting out on the whole building thing so I'm starting small.  

Thanks again for all the help!  I enjoy learning these things from you guys! 

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Permalink Reply by Lou "cubancigar2000" on February 3, 2013 at 7:06am

with a six stringer you are going to need to worry about stress or am I wrong. I like the neck but dont see that style on their web site

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Permalink Reply by Rokshox on February 3, 2013 at 12:01pm

It's under the New Arrivals section.  Scroll Down.  And it's $60... whoops.

http://store.guitarfetish.com/New-Arrivals_c_256.html

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Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on February 4, 2013 at 10:46am

Looks great. Personally I'd go w/o the caps. I think you are gonna need sturdy brace of some sort to hold that neck with 6 strings or have an implosion.

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Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on February 4, 2013 at 10:49am

Ditto on not building on the marble! Good Catch Rand!

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