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TANúñez -> 1943 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 9:34:41)

I've finally finished it. I am VERY pleased with the end results. I came very close to the sound and playability of the original. It's very typical of guitars from this era. Raspy with a lot of punch. Nasally and percussive. I had a chance to compare the two this past weekend. The orignal's action seemed a bit lower with a bit more buzz but I think that this is due to the top sinking a little through the years.

I don't have recording equipment yet but I think I'll just bite the bullet and buy something to put up a sample. I'm very proud of this guitar.

I tried to get as close as possible to the original. The only difference is the rosette and the bridge. The orignal had a traditional bridge with two pieces of bone for the inlay. Mine is a 12 hole with a tieblock I made that has two pieces of bone, a black veneer strip and a nice piece of flamed maple for the middle accent.

It is a 650mm with a 51mm nut as the original. It's quite comfortable. Spruce top, cypress back and sides. Cedar neck and ebony fingerboard. Gotoh tuners. Rosewood headplate, bridge and binding. The original had an amber tint so I shot this one in a vintage amber lacquer.

Santos Hernandez inspired me greatly so I dedicated this guitar to him. Cheesy I know but it's the only way I can thank him.

I have over 80 or so photos and I didn't want to take up foro space so I created a flickr slideshow. A few of the steps were left out because I forgot to take a photo of them. Also, these steps were already covered in Per's photo essay.

Grab a comfy chair, a cold beer and have a look. If you click on the little "i" icon, you'll be able to read the notes/description of the work.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22760412@N04/show/



r0bbie -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 10:13:35)

Hi Tom,

I am impressed, how long did it take you to build the guitar? If I recall correctly you started not more then 2 months ago.

The thumpnails look nice but I have not (yet) seen the fullsize pictures, dont know why but internet is slow, here and at work. But even with the small pictures it looks very professional. I'll have a better look later and hope for a better connection.

Wish I had a shop myself so I could continue my guitar, these pictures are realy motivating!

Hope to hear from her soon!
Rob.



Mark2 -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 11:13:49)

Holy Moly! That looks so labor intensive! And what a great looking guitar! And my favorite part-it's a lefty!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would you consider adopting me and putting me in your will? [:D]



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 11:26:26)

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Hi Tom,

I am impressed, how long did it take you to build the guitar? If I recall correctly you started not more then 2 months ago.

The thumpnails look nice but I have not (yet) seen the fullsize pictures, dont know why but internet is slow, here and at work. But even with the small pictures it looks very professional. I'll have a better look later and hope for a better connection.

Wish I had a shop myself so I could continue my guitar, these pictures are realy motivating!

Hope to hear from her soon!
Rob.


Greetings r0bbie,

It took just a little over 3 months. I had to wait about 2 weeks for the lacquer to cure but the majority of the construction was right around 3 months. Some day to day family life things got in the way or I may have finished it in 2 and a half.



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 11:27:29)

quote:

Would you consider adopting me and putting me in your will?


Done! for legal purposes I wrote your full name...Mark Two.



Rain -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 11:54:14)

Great work Tom. I'm always in awe of people who can create beautiful works of art.



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 11:57:54)

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Great work Tom. I'm always in awe of people who can create beautiful works of art.


Thank you Rain. I wouldn't call mine a work of art though. Just a guitar.[:)]



Ricardo -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 16:47:28)

I like that rosette a lot too!



Anders Eliasson -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 19:55:10)

Its a very nice photo serie and a VERY beautifull guitar. I understand why you are very proud. I would be as well.

I like the light colored stripe in the back. It gives it character. Is it Monterey Cyprees?

Congratulations on a very good job.[:)]



prd1 -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 20:50:51)

Nice one Tom...looks great!

Are you going to keep this one for yourself or was it commisioned?



Ailsa -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 21:22:45)

Enhorabuena! Looks fabulous - be sure to upload a sound file when you can.



gerundino63 -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 11 2008 23:01:44)

Hey Tom,

Very very nice guitar, and a very nice series of foto's too!
Santos Hernandez would be somewhere smiling I think.[:D]

Peter



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 0:17:48)

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I like that rosette a lot too!


Thanks. I wanted to stick to something somewhat traditional. I had a feeling this one would look good against the amber tint.



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 0:20:53)

quote:

Its a very nice photo serie and a VERY beautifull guitar. I understand why you are very proud. I would be as well.

I like the light colored stripe in the back. It gives it character. Is it Monterey Cyprees?

Congratulations on a very good job.


Gracias Anders. This back and side set was purchase from an American wood vendor as "Spanish" cypress. However, judging by it's looks and workability, I will swear it is Monterey.

How are things in Huelva?



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 0:56:45)

quote:

Nice one Tom...looks great!

Are you going to keep this one for yourself or was it commisioned?


Hey prd1. I don't build professionally so it is mine. My former teacher who owns the 44' Santos would like to take it but I'd like a little more time to play with it and get to know her better.



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 0:57:49)

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Enhorabuena! Looks fabulous - be sure to upload a sound file when you can.


Thank you Ailsa, I will.



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 0:59:43)

quote:

Hey Tom,

Very very nice guitar, and a very nice series of foto's too!
Santos Hernandez would be somewhere smiling I think.

Peter


Thanks Peter. I'd like to think that too. He may be saying "Will people please STOP copying my guitars!" [:)]



nhills -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 1:35:21)

Looks great! Congrats.
Norman



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 3:08:42)

Thanks Norman.



jshelton5040 -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 3:33:53)

Good job Tom. The guitar is beautiful and tasteful.



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 3:53:10)

Thanks John. The original was simple yet elogant and I wanted to capture that.



Escribano -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 5:05:11)

Sweet [8D]



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 5:12:10)

Muchas gracias Escri.



Mark2 -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 6:20:44)

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ORIGINAL: TANúñez

quote:

Would you consider adopting me and putting me in your will?


Done! for legal purposes I wrote your full name...Mark Two.




Cool. check out my brother Fun.



Patrick -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 8:37:42)

Tom,

The only problem is the strings are upside down! [:D]



XXX -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 8:41:36)

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ORIGINAL: Patrick

Tom,

The only problem is the strings are upside down! [:D]



That is no problem! I always play like that [:)][:)]



Ron.M -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 9:12:47)

Tom,
I can just download about 5 or 6 pictures at the beginning and then everything freezes...[:-]
I've tried a few times now...
Anyway, it sounds like one helluva project!
Well done amigo!

cheers,

Ron



flamenco_9 -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 9:14:49)

hiii Tom!
this is beautiful work and guitar thank you for sharing photos.
I have few questions if you dont mind!
1- did you follow the known plan of santos regarding the measurments..any changes you did?
2- in the plan the length from nut to 12th fret is 325 mm and from 12th fret to saddle is 327 mm...I wanna ask why is this 2 mm difference and why it is 2 mm and what things determine that 2 mm or more?
3- are the fan braces same in height and width?
4- if you make the fan braces connected to the transverse bar how the sound will be affected?
5- did you make the top thinner at boarders or thinner around the brigde or thinner below the bridge?
thaks alot...waitting to hear your baby sings[:)]



AndrewE -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 10:34:21)

Very nice Tom, liked the slide show too.

Do you have any pictures which show that fret file tool you've made? Looks like a good idea.

That's quite a large foot on the heelblock, is that pretty much typical for a Santos? I think the foot in the Courtnall book is a fair bit smaller.

Look forward to hearing some sound samples, maybe you could also record something on one of your more "modern" built guitars (like a Reyes style or something else) as a comparison.

Andrew



TANúñez -> RE: 1944 Santos Hernandez copy COMPLETED (Mar. 12 2008 10:40:26)

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Tom,

The only problem is the strings are upside down!


Here you go Pat. Problem solved.[sm=Smiley Guitar.gif]



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