@Koen
Do you mean an arch top carved from solid wood or a semi acoustic from laminates. Solid wood carving is more like a violin type of instrument which is my particular interest. If thatโs what you want to do Iโm happy to share my experiences, as itโs totally different from a flat style acoustic.
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Do you mean an arch top carved from solid wood or a semi acoustic from laminates. Solid wood carving is more like a violin type of instrument which is my particular interest. If thatโs what you want to do Iโm happy to share my experiences, as itโs totally different from a flat style acoustic.
@rocknroller912 Yes! a real carved arch top from solid wood. ( I am also interested in building other instruments, like a violin,ย later )
This is WAY above my current capabilities , but I am definitely interested in learning that.. For now, an acoustic guitar is already a big step forward.
Carved solid top is actually easier than an acoustic flat top because thereโs no radius dish or thickness sanding involved. The gluing surface between the front/back and ribs is flat, which can be achieved with a small block plane. Guitar only has 2 tone bars running front to back and Iโm sure that Mark touched on this briefly in a video. Fitting tone bars and cutting F holes are the most difficult parts of the build.
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I have the SM nut spacing rule @rocknroller912 and I wouldnโt slot a nut without it. Itโs a bit fiddly but it works well and it covers every spacing for nuts and bridges that you would ever use, indispensable imo.
You can get the one made by Elmer in the UK, same thing or close enough.
Practice on scrap...
Thanks I will try this firm and see what it has.
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A little late on this one, If these have been covered and I have missed them, I'd appreciate a pointer to them.
First off +1 for droptop and for, head adjustment for truss rods. I's also like to know considerations for basses over guitars, and if neck wood choice makes a difference to sensible thickness.
Paul.
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