Lutherie

Building Stringed Instruments

Sassafras River Evening

Photos of the Processes

After years of doing guitar repairs it's time for some full builds.

Backs in Go Bar Deck

Clamping the Back Braces

Top in the Go Bar Deck

Clamping the Top X Brace

Carving Top Braces

Carving the Top Braces

Side Bender

Shop-built Side Bender

Side Bender

Sides and Blocks in the Form

Side Bender

Back Linings

Side Bender

Slotting Necks for Truss Rod

Side Bender

Truss Rod in Place

Side Bender

Necks Roughed

Side Bender

Headstocks

Side Bender

Finished

Experimental Instrument

An Upright Bass, traditional playing geometry, but very low acoustic resonance resists feedback. Intended for Piezo Bridge Pickup.

Laminated Rims & Blocks

Laminated Rims & Blocks

Dovetailed Neck Joint

Dovetailed Neck Joint

Neck Roughed, (pre-carved peg box & scroll this time)

Roughed Neck (pre-carved scroll this time)

Blue Lacquer

Midnight Blue? Shocking!

Tiger Maple Tops

Tiger Maple Tops

Completed Bass

Completed Bass

Walking Bass

Walking Bass

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