My First Blanca Build

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seanm

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Joined: Apr. 5 2005
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

My First Blanca Build

Found some pics of the blanca I built for myself a while ago. Thought I'd share :)

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seanm

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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to seanm)

Two of three ...

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seanm

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RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to seanm)

Three of three ...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 1 2006 15:10:59

Escribano

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From: England, living in Italy

RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to seanm)

Congrats on seeing it through. How does it play and sound?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 1 2006 15:15:03

seanm

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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to seanm)

Escribano,

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.

Sean

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 1 2006 15:27:10

Guest

RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to seanm)

looks great.

Very thin build pegheads normally sound very traditional with little sustain

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 1 2006 16:06:20

jshelton5040

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RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to seanm)

Sean, your guitar reminds me of a Santos. Body shape and head design. Is that what you used a model?

John Shelton

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 1 2006 21:51:29

TANúñez

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RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to jshelton5040)

Very nice Sean.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 1 2006 23:46:18

seanm

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RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to seanm)

It is based on the Bill Lewis 1943 Manuel Barbero plans from Luthier's Merchantile.

Sean

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 2 2006 13:23:59

Ramón

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From: La Jolla, Ca

RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to seanm)

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...

Can't wait to play mine for accompaniment, too!

Nice job. I'm envious.....

R

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 2 2006 15:30:21

TANúñez

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RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to Ramón)

quote:

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!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 2 2006 15:40:29

Guest

RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to seanm)

Well Tom

I´m glad you got it right. Just remember, that because the solera is perfect, it does not mean that neck angle will be spot on, but it sure helps.

Also, it´s good to give information on, especially things like neck angle which is so important. I learned from Bellido.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2006 12:13:31

TANúñez

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RE: My First Blanca Build (in reply to Guest)

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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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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2006 17:00:46

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