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Gecko -> Tie-Block "Thingy" (Apr. 20 2006 11:46:16)

As we all know “thingy” is the technical term for the decorative piece seen on the top of some tie-blocks.

The top of the bridge tie-block on the old negra project guitar I’m working on has been pretty scared up over the years. I want to fill the scars, sand it smooth and add a little decoration and protection to it similar to the one pictured below.

I have searched and searched for something to do this with. I have looked at bindings, purfling, backstrap material, etc, but nothing is wide enough. I need something at least 1/2” (1.3cm) wide. I’m not overly concerned about thickness as I should be able to thin it without too much effort.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks



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Escribano -> RE: Tie-Block "Thingy" (Apr. 20 2006 14:24:31)

It is animal bone - you can buy plain blanks from luthiery suppliers. You could inset one inside a frame cut out of another with a jeweler's saw, with a thin piece of dyed material in between for contrast, or mount a strip of thin wood front and back as is often seen.



Guest -> RE: Tie-Block "Thingy" (Apr. 20 2006 15:13:21)

Or buy one of these factory thingies as the one on the picture and simply glue it on.

I havent got any adresses[;)]



TANúñez -> RE: Tie-Block "Thingy" (Apr. 20 2006 17:11:19)

It's called tieblock inlay. Like Simon said, it's installed between two strips of bone. L.M.I. sells them but unfortunately they match a few of their rosettes so it might look odd on your guitar because your rosette is probably different.



Gecko -> RE: Tie-Block "Thingy" (Apr. 20 2006 18:00:20)

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ORIGINAL: El Zurdo

.....so it might look odd on your guitar because your rosette is probably different.


Tom:

Thanks. Everything on this old guitar, while not necessarily looking odd, will look - lets say, "special," maybe even "very poor gypsy" when I'm done! [:D]

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!!!!



Guest -> RE: Tie-Block "Thingy" (Apr. 20 2006 20:38:13)

Just leave the middle natural, surrounded by bone. (The bone is not a decoration, it is a protection).

Anders, why don´t you finish all your bridges by connecting up the bones in a rectangle? Unnecessary, I know, but prettier?

Sean



JBASHORUN -> RE: Tie-Block "Thingy" (Apr. 20 2006 22:20:40)

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It's called tieblock inlay


Also sometimes called a tieblock "mosaic" due to the fact that it is made up of small squares of veneer. These inlays are made in a very similar way to rosettes. glue layers of different coloured veneer together; slice off strips; arrange the strips in order to form one square of the pattern; glue the strips in place; cut sections off the block to fit as required.

See link:

http://www.sempleguitars.com/making/rosetmkg.htm

Its even easier on a tieblock because its rectangular, whereas on rosettes you have to worry about the curvature to form a circle. plus, you'd only need a small amount.

If you really wanted to make the guitar "special" you could design your own pattern and make it.

But its not as easy as it sounds, and if its just one of those "throw-away" guitars, it would be much easier to buy one from LMI or StewMac, if available. I believe they are fairly cheap anyway.


Jb



Guest -> RE: Tie-Block "Thingy" (Apr. 21 2006 7:27:35)

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Anders, why don´t you finish all your bridges by connecting up the bones in a rectangle? Unnecessary, I know, but prettier?


Because I dont think it looks prettier [:D]

I like the simple austere look. I like Blancas without side purling and without head stripes, But I build with it if someone wants it.
Negras I like a bit more "funky"



Gecko -> RE: Tie-Block "Thingy" (Apr. 23 2006 10:42:24)

For those interested, I stumbled across these yesterday. They might be of some use to some of you.

Inlay/Bandings



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