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Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2013 4:50 pm
by Allen
Finished this one up slowly over the last few weeks. I broke my arm and badly sprained an ankle, so it's been challenging to get the buffing, bridge install and assembly finished. But I did promise the client it would be ready to ship by months end, so just steady, steady and it's complete. The client told me in broad details what he wanted, and let me use my imagination for all the embellishments. So I got to try out some ideas that I've had in the back of my mind.
Back and Sides - Australian Blackwood
Top - Engelmann Spruce
Bindings - Australian Blackwood
Fret Board 12" radius - Ebony
Bridge - Ebony
Neck - Spanish Cedar with CF truss rod
Tuners - Gotoh
Pickup - MISI under saddle
Finish - Miratone over epoxy
Strings - South Coast Ukes linear set (GCEA)
Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2013 6:46 pm
by Kim Strode
Beautiful work as always Allen...glad to see you back at the work you love.
Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2013 10:24 pm
by Gary Gill
That is a lovely instrument. I really like the shape of the body.
Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2013 11:14 pm
by 56nortondomy
Gary Gill wrote:That is a lovely instrument. I really like the shape of the body.
+1
Wayne
Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:50 am
by ozwood
Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 5:49 pm
by Tod Gilding
You did it again
Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 10:16 pm
by Kev3
Love it Allen
Body shape and headstock definitely a McFarlen creation. Like the fretboard and markers as an extra twist.
Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:25 am
by Allen
Thanks everyone.
Yes, I like the fret markers. The don't light up on the end enough to see them, so I added the standard white dot directly underneath them. Dead easy to install both on the milling machine. I've also had a few inquires in getting more frets on the board, so that's why I tried out the extended one on this instrument. Getting a nice clean note right to the last, so I'm really pleased with that.
Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:32 pm
by Mark McLean
Lovely work Allen. I also like the fret markers as a nice change from the usual.
Sorry to hear about the arm and ankle. Skateboarding injury?
Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:36 pm
by Allen
Only wish Mark. Fall at work that has me laid up since the beginning of December, and I'm still buggered.