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Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:35 pm**

youtu.be/8O3JYp6vjtQ

This is my first 'Falcate' braced guitar build (12th fret at the body joint) that I started building January 2020 and completed two weeks ago. I did enjoy the challenge creating jig frames for the 'Primary' and 'Secondary' braces. First time working carbon fibre and using the 'West' epoxy glue. I made the bridge out of Indian Rosewood and followed the 'Gore / Gilet' build book to laminate a patch in the bridge.

I decided to use my 'GS' mold for this build and included a streamline bevel and made adjusts with the 'Falcate' bracing lengths on the bevel side. I have a made a photo Gallery / Specifications 'pdf' (Pages 1 to 4) of this guitar, refer to attachment and a video / audio recording (refer to link). As background for a portion of the you tube video some photos of our Alaska / Canada holiday in September 2019 are included.

For my first build of a 'Falcate' braced guitar I am very happy with the sound. I like the wide dynamic level range available for finger style playing.

Wayne
Website: https//wjguitars.wixsite.com/mysite-1
Video Link: https://youtu.be/_nL2Ej5FWVg

Posted: **Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:47 am**

Hey Wayne, Looks and sounds great.

Posted: **Tue Apr 21, 2020 6:02 pm**

Hey Wayne, Looks and sounds great./quote]

Thanks for the comments about the falcate guitar build.

When playing single lead notes with this guitar, I like how full and rich in clarity they are. Looking forward to the next falcate build.

Wayne
https://wjguitars.wixsite.com/mysite-1

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