Ramón -> RE: Building a flamenco - 6 (Jun. 16 2006 2:25:38)
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ykabban, Thank you... This is my first-ever guitar. I was asked to keep somewhat of a 'journal' on FF to show my progress, thoughts, problems, etc., so 'Building a Flamenco' 1-6 is on the Luthier's Section here. I am about to post more gains, tomorrow, as the inside is now finished, and preparing for the back to close it up, and I will then have a complete 'box' - but a guitar that I can hold, nonetheless! No, not a kit. From scratch, entirely. EXACT (as I can come) to the Manuel Reyes plans by Tom Blackshear. My measurements, so far - have been within hundreds-of-an-inch; i.e.; side thickness calls for +-2.0mm. I'm at 1.98mm, etc...I had to do the fan braces 3 times to get it right, cross braces twice, tentallones twice.....Thankfully, all small items, but just time consuming to do over and over. So I'm going VERY slow, trying to look ahead, and understand! what I'm doing and how it applies to the next step. The luthier who's teaching me: http://robertheinguitars.com/ without who's help none of this could be achieved - at least not to the level I'm a working at; tools, guidance, understanding. Bob's 'saved' me a couple of times already, so kudos to him and his patience. And to Tom at La Falseta, who passed along some much needed info on the neck! So I will post a shot of the insides, braces, and sides, tomorrow, and then I will probably close her up this weekend. In the end, no matter how beautiful she turns out, it's ALL about sound and playability. Thanks again for the feedback...[:)]
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