Totnes School of Guitar Making, South Devon, England, UK Totnes School of Guitar Making, South Devon, England, UK Totnes School of Guitar Making, South Devon, England, UK
Guitar making course, Totnes, Devon

Course photos: September 2010

Instrument details: Duncan Viner - Steel string acoustic guitar

Construction

The two halves of the back are glued together.

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Construction

The soundhole decoration is fitted into the spruce front.

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The front braces are fitted and shaped to give the correct balance between strength and responsiveness.

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The bridge is then glued to the front.

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The heel shape is achieved by blocking up a thinner piece.

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Routing the channel for the truss rod.

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Duncan is shaping the sides on a hot bending iron.

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The body is assembled and the sides are prepared ready for the back.

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The guitar is sanded in preparation for finishing.

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Reassembly...

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...and playing.

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Finishing

Duncan's finished guitar.

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Course photos: September 2010

Totnes School of Guitarmaking  Collins Road, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 5PJ  Phone: +44 (0)1803 865255
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