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 2007

Instrument details: Owen Davies - Steel string guitar

Construction

Owen starts by joining the rosewood back and is checking for any light between the two halves.

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Construction

When prepared the back is glued in a jig where the two halves are held in alignment and clamped together using wedges.

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The front and back have been joined, cut to shape and thicknessed. The spruce braces are then prepared and glued in place using go bars.

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Construction

Shaping the braces. A small violin makers thumb plane is very useful for awkward areas.

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Construction

The bottom of the cocobolo bridge must be shaped to match the curve on the front. A plane gives the best gluing surface.

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Construction

The heel is shaped prior to fitting the neck to the body.

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Owen is planing the fingerboard to size on a shooting board.

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Construction

If a career in guitar making loses it's appeal, veterinary surgery is always an option.

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Construction

Like Jeremy, Owen is using tru-oil, a wiped on finish.

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Construction

The back of Owen's guitar.

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A view of the join shows the angled heel design.

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Finishing

Owen relaxes with his finished guitar...

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Course photos: January 2007

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