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Started in 2008, this Weissenborn was a long time in the making. Several health issues and a move from Inner city Melbourne to Daylesford slowed the process. It was originally meant to be a gift for my son during his music studies, but he has long since graduated. Fittingly, we strung it up on Christmas Eve...it didn't implode...and sounds great...I'm very pleased with the quality of sound.

Made with Blackwood top and back, Alpine Ash sides and figured Blackwood binding supplied by Tim Spittle. The finish is Tru Oil with a wax finish. I have used Danish Oil in the past, but wanted to give Tru Oil a go and see how it wares.

Many from the forum offered advice during the process, which I greatly appreciated. One side initially split on bending and needed replacing...I struggled with getting my scrapers sharp but got better with practice. Cutting the binding slot to the correct depth was an issue until Col suggested masking tape around the bearing to increase its size. Special mention to Bob Connor and Alan Hamley, who were both very supportive whenever I PM'd for assistance.

I'm not a musician and struggle with understanding some of the process, but I love the challenge of making an instrument. The workbench is rather bare now, but I'm keen to start a new instrument, or two!

Congratulations Kim, what a beauty I would love to have a play of this one mate! I am coming down to Bendigo to see my aging parents in late January 2014 I wonder if it would be at all possible to see this instrument? It may have taken a while but it certainly was worth the wait.

Cheers

Alan

Hello Alan,

You're most welcome to come and visit, and have a play of this Weissenborn guitar. We'd love a visit from you, and perhaps we could have a meal together. If need be we could drive to Bendigo. Send a PM.

Kindest regards,

Now that's persaverance Kim, and a bit of a relief to see it completed I bet. It looks great BTW. I love Blackwood and you've really done a nice job of pairing it with the Alpine Ash.

what a beautiful instrument! Well done.

Yes, a Beautiful instrument and the perseverance had paid off....it is a good feeling to get them finished especially when it feels like the end is a long way off at times...

Well Done Kim!

John

Mmmmmmm Blackwood (works well with the Ash too!), Nice job Kim and well worth the wait

Wow, that is awesome - you nailed it.


Col

Very nice Kim!. I take it you have also nailed the health issues.

Luvly work mate, she's really beautiful



Kim

Nice work Kim......nothing beats the moment a long project like this finally comes to an end.

I had the opportunity to get a play of this fine instrument a week ago. Not only dose it look good is sounds just as impressive.

Many thanks to Kim for taking the time to drive across to Bendigo to meet me and show off the guitar. It was a pleasure to meet him and a great chance to have a chat regard guitar building for a few hours.

Cheers

Alan

What a neat work with great love to the tiniest details Kim! Congrats to the end result, not giving up paid off well!
I'm impressed, and I can't stop looking at those pictures.