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 2013

Instrument details: Natalie LaValley - Steel string guitar

Construction

Natalie brushes glue onto the two sides of her walnut back.

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Construction

Preparing the outer channels for the soundhole decoration.

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Construction

Natalie has, like Oska, decided to use on offcut from her back as part of her rosette.

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Construction

This is installed between the outer rings.

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Construction

The front braces are prepared, designed around a central x-brace.

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Construction

The braces are glued prior to carving to shape.

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Construction

The heel is carved before assembly while still accessible.

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Construction

Assembling the guitar.

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Construction

The binding channels are usually routed...

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Natalie has chosen to French Polish the front and oil the rest of the guitar.

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Construction

Natalie's headstock decoration.

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Construction

The back of Natalie's guitar.

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Finishing

...and finished by hand.

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Completed Instrument

Natalie with her finished guitar.

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Course photos: January 2013

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