My Second Guitar

Ricardo · Post by **Ricardo** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:04 pm

In 1976 I was fortunate enough to live in Argentina where i was introduced to the guitar, My Father who was passionate about music had a guitar made for me by Jose Yacopi (a famouse Argentine Luthier) This is where the seed was planted and has been growing ever since. What you see in the images is a reult of the past 33 years of having a desire to build guitars. This is my number 2 that is ready to install the neck. I am really happy with the work to date and having played guitar for the last 33 years i am hoping it will play well. Just thought i would share that with all.

Hope you enjoy

Joe Sustaire · Post by **Joe Sustaire** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:54 am

Nice job Ricardo, and beautiful wood!
What is the back wood?
Nothing like playing something you built yourself.

Joe

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:18 am

Quite impressive so far Ricardo. Give us more details about the instrument.

Dennis Leahy · Post by **Dennis Leahy** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:01 am

Looks like Tas Blackwood, from a stump. Gorgeous back!

Nice work, Ricardo!

Dennis

Localele · Post by **Localele** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:05 am

It is looking rather tasty Ricardo.That blackwood sure has some action going on.

Ricardo · Post by **Ricardo** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:00 am

Allen

The soundboard is Swiss Spruce with (Some Bear Claw) the back and sides tassie blackwood, bindings are flamed maple, i braced the back with mahogany. The rossette is heringbone and Paua shell (not sure on the spelling there) the neck (not shown) is brazilian mahogany with a laminate of silky oak. fretboard is macassar ebony with ebony bindings (pic of unfinished board attached), i have not yet done a head vener for the guitar, still trying to figure out what i will use.

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:01 am

Looks very good Ricardo. Beautiful wood alright! I will be following this ones progress. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers

Alan

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:45 am

Nice looking work there Ricardo, should be an absolute stunner when you've finished it

Mind you, there's far too much curl in that Blackwood! Good guitars should be made from straight, plain grained woods in order to achieve maximum structural stiffness

sebastiaan56 · Post by **sebastiaan56** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:38 pm

Wow, 33 years, youve had time to think about it first huh...

Very nice!

Hesh1956 · Post by **Hesh1956** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:02 am

Great looking guitar Ricardo my friend!!!

(you will get more clapping hands when the neck is on it

)

Dave Anderson · Post by **Dave Anderson** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:47 am

Looking very nice Ricardo ! I like the shape and that Blackwood
is beautiful! Keep us posted on your progress.

Ricardo · Post by **Ricardo** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:21 pm

Thought i would share some images of the progress of this guitar. I am hoping to have it complete in 2 weeks, just in time to visit some old jamming mates in Canberra.

I Still have to do the logo on the head stock, a bit of work on the bridge and neck, and also some detailing on the frett boatd

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:48 pm

Looking all class now Ricardo, love the headstock shape it's simple but graceful.

Taffy Evans · Post by **Taffy Evans** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:12 pm

Really nice looking guitar, thats a fair bit of work to pull off in two weeks, don't rush it and be sorry. Well done

Ricardo · Post by **Ricardo** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:16 pm

Thanks for th efeedback guys, i was a bit worried about the shape of the headstock but when i put on the tunners it made sense. And I agree Taffy, one of my serious weekneses. IMPATIENCE. (and poor spelling)

PHANTOM · Post by **PHANTOM** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:03 pm

That is one sweet looking guitar cant wait for the finished pictures.

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