Walnut Hollowbody Build

[Elias Graves]

Oh. . . . . you . . ..

I went to David Copperfield High School.

 

[Phil513]

I have this damn Lear Jet in my front yard i want gone . . .



But seriously. You are doing great work. That neck looks spectacular.

 

[Elias Graves]

I can do that.



Thanks. This is a fun project.
If I don't destroy my shoulder cutting this board.

I did dig out my old fine tooth saw, though. It needed sharpened but it cuts with the grain much more smoothly than the other one.

 

[Elias Graves]

 

[Elias Graves]

 

[irishstu]

Very nice.

 

[CBHScott]

I think you should just go ahead and attach the neck and be done with it

 

[Elias Graves]

The thought crossed my mind.

Except this body blank weighs maybe 12-13 pounds by itself.

 

[Coralkong]

Oh, I want this guitar when it is finsihed.

A lot.

 

[Elias Graves]

Is there any guideline for how much space you should have between the bridge and trap tail?
I'm wondering if I need a shorty.

 

[dodgechargerfan]

It's all about feel really.

This is a pretty interesting read.

http://www.frudua.com/guitar_strings_tension.htm

 

[Elias Graves]

Great read. Thanks.

 

[Elias Graves]

Dig it! I got the top cut and planed.

 

[Elias Graves]

Using anhand plane and sanding block, i tuned the joint for the top and glued it up. As that dries, I'll begin making the first cuts on the body. Yay!

 

[Phil513]

Awesome! I'm looking forward to this part.

 

[jelloman]

have you matched the front and back to make sure there are no gaps?

 

[Elias Graves]

Only what I could before I glued. Looked ok then. Will know more tomorrow when I take the top out of the clamps.
I'm sure there will be se planing work to get everything tight.

I weighed the body blank before I started cutting. 14 pounds.
I've already lost three pounds trimming half way round the edges.

 

[Elias Graves]

Awesome! I'm looking forward to this part.

You and me both.

 

[Elias Graves]

I took the top out of the clamps and started cleaning it up a bit.
Here it is with a little thinner on it so you can see it better.
All I can say is that with grain like this, I think the black stain was a good idea.

 

[Coralkong]

sexy.