I was using stainless and will have to check how thick it was. I think it was thicker than the .06 you used. I made so many changes and modifications to it I named it Frankentar. I finally did find a good use for it, firewood.
Yes, the image came through, all right!..That's fantastic. The peek of the neck looked interesting. Is the fretboard inlaid? How did the sound strike you when you first strung it up and let-er-rip? thanks Gordon
Thanks for the pic. while looking at the workmanship, I couldn't help but wonder, "is this guy an ex model ship builder too?" Is the copper tp an Idea for aesthetics or like to make the whole top a giant resonator? National steel cbg. Thanks again Mr Johnson, G.
Ran into sketch of neck installation, found intrigueing. Neck hollowed out to and bottom to fascilitate vibe. It looked like the neck was glued (front and rear) the same way, that is, where it contacts the bottom anr the front and end of the box, but not the TOP. Is that to allow maximum vibration of the top. Thanks, Gordon
Ok I am posting a pic on my page of the saw that I have. I believe it is a gents saw. I would post a pic here but I am on an iPad and that is no go.
At 6:40am on September 29, 2017, Chuck Groves said…
Thanks for the advice Michael! I have a two inch hole saw I was going to use but it would leave an 1/8 of an inch gap between the edge of the sound hole cover and edge of the hole on the box. Is hot glue sufficient for filling in the gap and providing a firm bond or should I use superglue as well?
Hi there Michael, it's good to hear from you, yes I am interested in resonators.
I am setting up a workshop to start building cbg,s.
I have been slowed down after having an operation on my cervical spine, which has left me having little or no feeling in my right hand. But I will not let this stop me building, it will just be a slow process.
My phone is 07716416162 and email is
philip.hale@mail.com.
Best wishes
Phil
Thanks Fred. I've been kind of doing that, But sometimes I get a little off. I'm working with the basic tools. Some time I'll get some real one instead of the preschool stuff I have. Thanks for the feed back.
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Maybe on Route 66. My current bucket list is a trip down to Clarksdale, Mississippi. Have a good day, Michael.
I was using stainless and will have to check how thick it was. I think it was thicker than the .06 you used. I made so many changes and modifications to it I named it Frankentar. I finally did find a good use for it, firewood.
Yup. Old and crusty. I see on FB that Paul Smith has used crackle paint for some great looking relic styles. I may look into that.
You deserve many Wows Michael. Your builds are fabulous.
You're welcome Michael, Great guitar and a great title.
Thank you for accepting my offer of friendship. No98 is great!
Yes, the image came through, all right!..That's fantastic. The peek of the neck looked interesting. Is the fretboard inlaid? How did the sound strike you when you first strung it up and let-er-rip? thanks Gordon
Thanks for the pic. while looking at the workmanship, I couldn't help but wonder, "is this guy an ex model ship builder too?" Is the copper tp an Idea for aesthetics or like to make the whole top a giant resonator? National steel cbg. Thanks again Mr Johnson, G.
Ran into sketch of neck installation, found intrigueing. Neck hollowed out to and bottom to fascilitate vibe. It looked like the neck was glued (front and rear) the same way, that is, where it contacts the bottom anr the front and end of the box, but not the TOP. Is that to allow maximum vibration of the top. Thanks, Gordon
Something like that mate! Work and women....not necessarily in that order ;)
Thanks Michael, that's a great picture, a very interesting place.
Michael, I didn't understand the reference to Geordie Blues Box and the river Tyne, now I do. I google everything that's new to me.
Funny seeing you do the Minion on the CBG,My jongest done it for a painting contest 2 years ago ,funny how thing go! realy fun build!
Hi Michael
Yes it was from the Early Music Shop in Bradford.
At that time I was living away from home and had no skills at wood crafting so it ended up slightly botched. I still have that problem today!!!
Sealing with a soldering iron sounds a great idea so I will dig it out and hava go.
Regards Phil
I am setting up a workshop to start building cbg,s.
I have been slowed down after having an operation on my cervical spine, which has left me having little or no feeling in my right hand. But I will not let this stop me building, it will just be a slow process.
My phone is 07716416162 and email is
philip.hale@mail.com.
Best wishes
Phil
Thanks Fred. I've been kind of doing that, But sometimes I get a little off. I'm working with the basic tools. Some time I'll get some real one instead of the preschool stuff I have. Thanks for the feed back.
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