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 2018

Instrument details: Magnus Jaffrey - Steel string acoustic

Construction

After fitting, the rosette is scraped flush with the front

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Construction

Scalloping the ends of the back braces

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Construction

Magnus has opted for a scalloped x-bracing for his front and is fitting the cap where the braces join

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Construction

Bending the maple sides

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Construction

Fitting the tentellones which join the sides to the front

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Construction

Routing for corner bindings

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Construction

Stringing up in the white - the first chance to hear the guitar

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Construction

Cutting out mother of pearl for the headstock inlay

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Finishing

The rosette is sealed with shellac to stop the stain from taking to the lighter strips

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Finishing

The dark edge of the sunburst is scraped from the plastic bindings before clear lacquer is applied

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Completed Instrument

The back of Magnus' guitar

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Completed Instrument

Magnus with his finished guitar

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Course photos: September 2018

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