billstyler

I decided to post a Web album on my site to track progress on this project. parlor guitar album

Looks like this is turning out very well. Anxiously awaiting further developments!

In 1999 I bought a book called Constructing a Solid-Body Guitar, by Roger H. Siminoff because I wanted to build a guitar. In the 12 years since then I've lurked around various forums, asking a question or two and buying more books. Finally, I've managed to acquire the tools, wood, and nerve to get started.

Style: Jazz Bass (from purchased template)

Body Wood: Poplar

Neck Wood: Most Likely Maple

Fingerboard Wood: Either Ebony, Rosewood, or perhaps Cocobolo

Finish: Paint

I've done a couple of mock-ups, one white with black hardware (my preference) and one blue with chrome hardware (everyone else in my life's preference - especially my wife).

Ah, brings back such fond memories...:read Looking good!

Nice, clean work. I'm looking forward to seeing how that neck works out. I assume you just air dried the wood?

Yes, it is all air-dried. I plan to build a solar drying kiln next year. That remains to be seen, if I divert my energy in that direction.

I stopped messing with electrics to return to some acoustic projects. This summer I started two small guitars and lined up parts for a harp guitar I started long ago. Here are some pics of the first parlor guitar in the works.

I'm trying to use salvaged wood from any source I can dig up, and have been out in the woods dragging chunks back to the shop for several years and collecting wood which would have ended up in the dump or fireplace in many cases. I've started incorporating the home-milled wood into experiments in acoustic building. Having fun, at the very least.

http://guitarguy.bil...neck-blanks.jpg

http://guitarguy.bil.../top-braces.jpg

http://guitarguy.bil...back-inside.jpg

http://guitarguy.bil...-neck-block.jpg

http://guitarguy.bil...sides-glued.jpg

Thanks! I'm sure I'll enjoy the company.

Welcome Bill.

You're in good company if you enjoy making sawdust.

Looking forward to your projects and points of view.

SR

Greetings, all. I just joined because I Googled some terms, doing research, and found it. This looks like a fine place to keep learning and share experiences.

I've been destroying guitars since 1963 and still enjoy making piles of chips and sawdust. Never too old to learn new ways of slashing and scraping wood.

Bill in North Idaho