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See Photo attachment showing dimension comparison between Parlor Guitar 00-12 Martin and Parlor Guitar Gibson.

Wayne

I have a falcate braced parlour guitar sitting on the bench awaiting re-finishing. I basically followed a plan for a Gibson parlour. I forget where the top and Helmoltz peaks were. I'll give it a tap test tomorrow and return with the data That would great Martin to have this data. I also have the G...

A very impressive guitar build. Like the finish and timber combination. I would appreciate knowing what Parlor Guitar model is this guitar build based on. I am planning to build my first Parlor Guitar for a client in a few months. This guitar build inspires me and hope that I can also succeed with m...

Thanks John for the information and reasons relate to your decision to have 89mm diameter sound hole. Its early days for me being my first Parlor Guitar build. The body size that I am using is slightly large than yours and the proposed depth is 112mm at the tail and 86mm at the neck. It will a few m...

Great to see progress on your parlor guitar build. Recently, I have been ask by a client to build a parlor guitar and I am looking at a range of parlor design's dimensions and specifications. In your original post: Body: Length - 468mm Width - 332mm Scale length - 632mm (24.9") Soundhole diameter - ...

Here are some photos using the M & T Jig from 'Elevate Luthier' on my router table. Excellent Jig for M & T Neck Joint once you have set up the neck angle as previous mentioned on my posts above.

Wayne

You may like also to view a Youtube by 'Red Tree' that has a different type of jig setup on the belt sander to make the neck angle. See Link provided.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ-9hHtKMFM&t=944s

Wayne

Martin's suggested procedures works well to create neck angle. I am fortunate that I can set up my neck angle using my bevel and adjust the plate angle and lock it in on my Jet belt sander. See photos page 2 attachment. On your setup I can see that it would require a special adjustable fittings cust...

John that is another great guitar build. Glad to here that your eye operation was successful and looking forward to seeing more of your amazing guitar builds.

Wayne

Great result Trent for your first archtop guitar build.

Interesting detailing, styling, inlay and wood selection for this guitar.

Wayne

Thanks Martin , Jeremy and All in the forum that add amazing value and information for guitar building this year 2024.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
Wayne

Here are a few more locations to source Barrel bolts. See links and photos. The Fastener factory is located: Store Address: 257 Huntingdale Rd Oakleigh VIC 3166 Hope this is also helpful information. Wayne https://www.thefastenerfactory.com.au/m6-100pc-zinc-plated-furniture-barrel-nut-hec-mild-steel...

Thanks Peter and Martin for your comments re: Rosewood and Mahogany. See below, I have copied some article extracts and digging into more information looks hard and involved. See also Stewmac selling example. It appears that the seller would have to have the paperwork in order to export it overseas....

Recently, I noticed Aaron of 'Fenech' Guitars, Miami QLD, has secured al limited number of back and side sets for new guitar builds of: "Madagascar Rosewood-Dalbergia baronii and Bois De Rosa Dalbergia maritima (also from Madagascar)" This beautiful timber for guitar builds. I have not checked how A...

Here is another alternative option if you don't want to use barrels similar to the square bar in Trevor' design except that it is a round bar insert into the heel. See Youtube link and photo. The video by 'RedTree' includes his method of installation of a round cylinder bar. This video also includes...

Another jig option that is costly from 'Elevate Luthier' is also very good. See link and photo below.

https://elevatelutherie.com/product/variable-mt/

Wayne

Yes to the Parlor guitar build being a great choice. Like the the wood choice and style.

Wayne

For further evaluation of this guitar build for musical playing qualities I have completed making the videos of the other two Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals recorded on this guitar. Each instrumental is as follows, ' No Effects ' and ' With Effects '. See YouTube links below. Wayne YouTube Link for L...

Excellent guitar build! Like the wood and the gloss finish.

Wayne

Thanks all for the good comments on the guitar build and video presentation. This is appreciated.

Wayne

Here is a recording of the guitar. See YouTube link.

Wayne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y52gd_LwqSM&t=0s

This year I had an acoustic guitar order from a musician that was trained at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney NSW. He choose my best stock of timber available and over a four month period I built his guitar. The top is Carpathian Spruce with Panama Rosewood back and sides. When completed we cam...

An excellent result considering the time period and issues worked through. A beautiful Guitar build!

Wayne

See photos of router table to make chamfer braces.

Wayne

Very well presented video demonstrations of this amazing falcate guitar build.

Wayne