ScottR Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 I can see why you are so pleased with the sound. Very nice! SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyjerk Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 This is awesome I've always wanted to try an acoustic build, but keep finding reasons to put it off. In reality I'm just chicken. Its a whole different animal than a solid body electric. No matter how good my electrics are, I'll never consider myself a luthier until I can build acoustics... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Skyjerk said: This is awesome I've always wanted to try an acoustic build, but keep finding reasons to put it off. In reality I'm just chicken. Its a whole different animal than a solid body electric. No matter how good my electrics are, I'll never consider myself a luthier until I can build acoustics... Well, not so very long ago I would have scoffed at the idea of me building an acoustic. It seemed completely out of reach. Then one of the guys in another forum did a build diary and I thought, "...hmmm... dunno… well maybe!" and had a go. Lot of jig stuff and one or two specific bits of kit - and some MAJOR surprises in my education of actually how an acoustic is designed and constructed - but, steep learning curve aside, I realised it was do-able. And stupendously satisfying. The difference, I suppose, is that - as you know - I tend to break all the rules with electrics and basses. But with acoustics, I "do it by the book!" Absolutely. Every step. Anyway - if you have an interest, I reckon you should have a go! Put it on a long-term timescale so there's no pressure. I think you could surprise yourself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Haven't had much time recently to devote to forum attendance and guitar building in general, but I have to say.... ...the rosette obviously makes all the difference to the tone... ...or, very nicely done Mr Jr So, watcha making next? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 36 minutes ago, curtisa said: ...the rosette obviously makes all the difference to the tone... Do you know, I thought exactly the same thing! Just to make sure it wasn't my imagination, I thought I'd better to a contolled experiment. So I chiselled it out and listened again. A bit inconclusive... So I stuck the swift back on and filled the rosette channel with brown wood filler. If you turn the lights out and stand 10' or so away from it, you'd never know. Mind you, admittedly it does sound like sh*te now. Only joking! I actually backfilled the channel with brown epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Hur hur. You mean you actually attempted to make it look the right colour? I would've just used white bathroom silicone sealant to fill the rosette. Should've made for a 'bouncy' tone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 OK - the finished pics! As always, thanks for the encouragement and kind words along the way. Always greatly appreciated! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Absolutely superb Andy. I'm impressed as hell. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 47 minutes ago, ScottR said: Absolutely superb Andy. I'm impressed as hell. SR Thanks, Scott Means a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermikev Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 wow, that turned out great. I really like the offset rosette. as usual - awesome work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Beautiful work! I hope you're going to bring that to the next bass bash for me to have a go... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Norris said: Beautiful work! I hope you're going to bring that to the next bass bash for me to have a go... Of course! I'm going to carry it around with me at all times for the next few years and show it everyone I see. I've already stopped 165 unsuspecting passers-by, delivery folks, neighbours, drunks. Stepped out and stopped a coach on the main road and got a driver and all 23 passengers in one go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Goomba Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 LOL! Gorgeous build Andy! You are an inspiration (one of many on this board). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Good heavens! It won GOTM!! Many, many thanks to all who voted - much appreciated 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermikev Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Damn right it did. It was the rosette that did it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Well done Andy! SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINEFUZZ Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 12 hours ago, curtisa said: Damn right it did. It was the rosette that did it What he said- Well deserved! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Goomba Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Fantastic build and a well deserved victory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 well done bro- and congrats on the GOTM win 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5itim Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 That just looks damn amazing! I wish I had the cojones to try an acoustic. Maybe one of these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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