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It plays pretty good especially since I tailored the neck to my preference. I really don't know how to set it up properly but the action is low and I tweaked the neck angle so I think it is pretty good ... nice low saddle. It feels a little tight (but it is 660 mm and I use high tension strings) and not as much sustain as I'd like.
It is very thin since I have many classicals and I didn't want to end up with something too classical sounding so went to the minimum thicknesses on the top, back and sides. The projection is good too so I can play for a dance class without amplification and it speaks really quickly which is great for picado. I'd say it sounds a rather dry but maybe some softer strings.
In the end, I consider it to be a very traditional sounding guitar and will continue to use it for that.
Very nice... Makes me want to hurry over and continue building! My fish glue at long last has arrived, but humidity is running 55%, so another monkey wrench in the works.
Finished ALL the pieces... Bridge is done (man, what a job that little piece is!), neck angle on the solera is perfect (Gracias, Señor Nuñez!), and now just a wait for the 45% area...
Finished ALL the pieces... Bridge is done (man, what a job that little piece is!), neck angle on the solera is perfect (Gracias, Señor Nuñez!), and now just a wait for the 45% area...
Don't thank me. Thank the two luthiers who made me really understand this, John Shelton and Anders Eliasson. I've hit these guys up with sooooo many questions it's not even funny. Thank you gentleman for your guidance!
Just remember, that because the solera is perfect, it does not mean that neck angle will be spot on
So true. There's so many things to take into consideration it can get a little crazy but Anders you'll be happy to know that I have stopped thinking and started working more! so far, things have been working out better for me this way. I now use my eyes, hands and gut instincts to guide me and every once in a while my brain!
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