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: January 2016

Instrument details: Jerry Aplin - Classical guitar

Construction

Jerry starts by gluing his figured walnut back

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Construction

Once planed, the back is cut to shape

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Construction

When thicknessing, calipers are used to gauge progress

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Construction

The finished rosette with the soundhole removed

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Construction

The transverse braces are glued after the smaller fan braces are shaped

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Construction

Shaping the heel

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Finishing

Applying the first coats of shellac in preparation for French Polishing

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Finishing

French polishing is a time consuming technique of applying shellac, built up using a pad called a rubber, or muneca.

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Completed Instrument

Jerry plays his completed instrument

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Completed Instrument

Jerry's rosette

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Completed Instrument

The front view

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Completed Instrument

The flamed walnut back and sides

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The headstock

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Course photos: January 2016

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