Acoustic Build in 10 days - Gav

[Gavin1393]

Now to glue the sides together at the tail block. Its an easy job if you know how!

The main thing is to have a perfectly parallel strip in the centre of the tail block if you are reproducing the type of tail block I am using here. Glue liberally, and initially clamp lightly. force the sides until they align with the centre strip on both sides and then allow to dry for two hours or so. Four clamps is a must. You want this glue to stay stuck for a very long time! Two cauls placed at both ends where the clamps would otherwise damage the wood are a must. I also use wax wrap under the area where I am gluing to prevent glue spilling where it isn't wanted!

[wokkaboy]

Amazing build diary Gav, I had no idea so much work, preparation (x3), and equipment is required. When were these photos taken and this acoustic built, was it recent ?

You must have more shares in Stewmac than DB does and thats a big call !

[Gavin1393]

Hi Woks!
It is a bit of a mish-mash! I am combining pictures taken of two scratch builds that I am doing at the moment, you will see them when we catch up at the Lair, with my first ever build. I went nuts with the camera recording everything I could when on the guitar course. However, I also want to use these two builds to highlight the process as well.
Hence there are photographs that are absolutely current and there are photographs from two years ago.
I am more likely to have more toys, sorry guitar building tools, than DB only because acoustics require a lot more processes than are required with an electric! The good thing though is all the acoustic tools work with the electrics!

[Gavin1393]

Another of my forum projects that got derailed due to competing issues. I will get this Acoustic thread back on track if there's interest in it!

[Bass Guy]

You've certainly been busy! Hope you got a break over the festive season.

[wokkaboy]

sure Gav please continue this thread, sure there is heaps of interest on the acoustic build side !

[stan]

you bet there is interest Gav, post away!

[maxaxe]

Just fantastic to see how you are going about creating an acoustic.
I tips me lid to you matey.
I have more than enough challenges building solids and will stick to the lesser of two evils.
As has already been said, it takes serious luthiery & other skills, serious tools & machinery & lots of patience to do what you do.

Keen to see more installments . . .

[robin]

Are you kidding Gav? Of course we're interested.

Although it is a project that very few, if any, of us would attempt, it's great to see the process, and marvel at the true art of a Luthier.

Keep 'em coming mate.

rob

[Gavin1393]

Ok, motivation levels are high. I'll get on this!