Monthly Archives: March 2011

I have completed the bracing on the soundboard. I have used the available spruce from the leftovers of build 2 & 3. I have put the bracing in the common fan layout, making a few deviations from the standard model. … Continue reading →

I have bent the Macassar Ebony sides. My new bending iron is a great success and functioned perfectly. I can actually feel the wood go soft as it gets hot, it has made side bending an absolute pleasure. If anyone … Continue reading →

Guitar 4 is a standard classical guitar that should consist of a Walnut back, Macassar Ebony sides and a Cedar soundboard. I say ‘should consist of’ because anything can change at a moments notice. I have glued the book-matched back … Continue reading →