Daring to build my own guitar

[Danny]

I have Kincaid's book as well. Some of his builds look like they came out of the Larrivee custom shop.

[Riverbend]

I think I'm gonna get me that Kincaid book...

[kwakatak]

Without further ado, this morning I strung it up:



For four hours I played it and swear I could hear its tone bloom from tight and tinny to something a bit more bassy but more balanced than a dread. Then I noticed that one of the bridge wings was coming up so I exercised caution and removed the strings. I used hide glue so it shouldn't be difficult to remove the bridge, clean up the surfaces and  try again. I also need to do one more French polish session anyway.

[unclrob]

WOW!!!! Really nice looking.

[Danny]

WOW!!!! Really nice looking.

DITTO

[kwakatak]

Thanks, guys! I have to reglue the bridge though; the entire wing came up by the high E strings. The action wash a skosh high and the low E's intonation was slightly offtoo so I need to tweak the neck angle a little. The finish still needs a little work too.

[SMan]

Nice Neil.  Welcome to the club. 

[L07 Shooting Star]

Thanks for the update.  I've learned a lot from your building thread.  The main lesson I've learned is that it's not as easy to take on a project like this as I thought it might be.

[ryler]

Neil,

A thing of beauty!  You must be so proud.  Good luck with the last remaining nuances. 

[Tuba Mike]

WOW!!!! Really nice looking.

x 2.  Congrates!