Martin body 12 fret 00 Indo Rosewood\Sinker Redwood

[johnparchem]

I am ready for the final finish prep on this Indo\Sinker Redwood 12 fret 00. It has been awhile since I carved a tradition heel and I even carved a volute on this guitar. It also has an X-braced top. I put on two coats of x-poxy on the back and sides waiting for some neck wood. The bindings are australian blackwood Here is where I am at.

[Dave M]

Nice looking work John. You seem to turning them out a quite a rate!

What was the sinker redwood like in terms of stiffness?

[johnparchem]

Thanks Dave,

The redwood is not near as stiff as spruce, this top is about 3.5 mm.

[johnparchem]

This is more traditional than I have been doing of late. It is a commision and when I asked what kind of guitar he was looking for he sent me a picture of a slothead Martin 000. He was not looking for a replica. In any case this is an x-braced guitar. I learned that Indonesian rosewood is the same species as East Indian rosewood, just grown in Indonesia. I also re-learned that one really needs to take care working with redwood as it is easy to dent. The bindings are Australian Blackwood. All of the rest of the trim wood is Amboyna burl. This guitar had my first attempt at carving in a volute in the back of the neck. I used EM6000 for the back and sides. The neck and top are shellac and Roya-lac. The guitar back and sides had a zpoxy fill. The neck has a CA fill. I will try to get a recording today. Still needs a label and a pick guard.













Here is the guitar being played by a total hack but at least you can hear it.


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[simso]

Nice

[kiwigeo]

Yep, nice work John.