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: May 2021

Instrument details: Tim Bolus - Steel string acoustic

Construction

Work begins with joining the front and here, the mahogany back.

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Construction

The outer rings of the rosette are fitted first...

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Construction

... the material between the two rings is then removed...

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... before pieces of abalone shell are fitted to the resulting channel.

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Bracing is next - small thumb planes are useful for shaping the back braces.

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Construction

Cutting the headstock shape

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Bending the mahogany sides to match the template

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Construction

Cutting the channel for the headstock binding

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Construction

The frets past the join are installed with a clamp to avoid hammering over the body

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Construction

A fret end file is used to ensure a smooth playing experience

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Finishing

Applying the oil finish

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Finishing

A final buff with lemon oil gives a lovely feel to the finish

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Completed Instrument

Tim's Lutz spruce front

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Completed Instrument

The bound headstock

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Tim and his finished guitar

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Course photos: May 2021

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