non warmoth build 1st acoustic

[big bob]

I just started the rim today, I'll keep y'all updated as I go..

It's a martin kit, Mahogany sides and back, spruce top... hope it all works out..

 

[Nando Vallart]

Very cool, I've been thinking in do it for a while... But I always think a archtop would be nicier

 

[big bob]

Very cool, I've been thinking in do it for a while... But I always think a archtop would be nicier

Me too but I figure I should start out easy, um easier.

 

[pabloman]

Love it! I been wanting to do the rosewood kit for a long time. Good luck. ccasion14:

 

[Nando Vallart]

Very cool, I've been thinking in do it for a while... But I always think a archtop would be nicier

Me too but I figure I should start out easy, um easier.

Guess is a good idea :laughing7:

 

[big bob]

I suddenly realize how many clamps I don't have.....

 

[Cagey]

I suddenly realize how many clamps I don't have.....

You can never be too thin, too rich, or have too many clamps.

 

[AutoBat]

give 'em the clamps!!

 

[big bob]

I have the rail together, now for the ribbon lining. so far so good.

 

[Nando Vallart]

:laughing7:

If I were you, would buy some more clamps tomorrow... on the binding and other parts you'll need many of them!

 

[m4rk0]

Great project!!! I have been thinking about it too... but I don't have any clamps at all

Did you order this from Martin, or is this the one you see in the Stewmac magazine?

 

[exaN]

We all know what you're capable of, this is gonna be nice! ccasion14:

 

[whyachi]

Its a good thing you put the paint brush on top of those bricks for the extra weight  :laughing7:

 

[big bob]

Great project!!! I have been thinking about it too... but I don't have any clamps at all

Did you order this from Martin, or is this the one you see in the Stewmac magazine?

It's a martin kit, but I'm using the stewmac instructions as the ones that came with the kit,,,,,,well,,,,,,, STINK...

 

[bbl4ck]

Way, way, way, way, way coooool.....
I will be watching this build with baited bweath. 
Keep the pics a rollin'
:kewlpics: :rock-on:

 

[Alfang]

So you bought the kit from stew mac?

How are the instructions? Detailed?

What model of kit?  How Much? How do you plan to finish it? 

 

[nexrex]

How do you plan to finish it? 

Wow, looks like she will be a beauty. I always wanted to do something like this. I would go with French polish/Shellac. its a lot of work, butI have used it to finish cabinets, and it always comes out great.

 

[SustainerPlayer]

Now ... this is interesting.  :icon_thumright:

 

[big bob]

So you bought the kit from stew mac?

How are the instructions? Detailed?

What model of kit?  How Much? How do you plan to finish it? 

I have no Idea where it was purchased, I received it as a gift...

The Martin instructions were written in the 60's and assume you already know how to do everything. for example "now glue the ribbon lining on" ? um.... How?... um....Where?
Because the Martin instructions were so unless I googled Martin guitar kit ins. and found the Stewmac instructions http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/i-5295/i-5295.pdf

I will cross the finish bridge when I get to it... Maybe nitro on the body and tru-oil on the neck? but not really sure..

 

[big bob]

7/14/10
Today I followed the stewmac instructions and made a body mold (internal jig) and a body clamp (yolk) to keep the body in a stable position until the top is seated. Then I installed the ribbon lining.
Wow that one line of text took me all day to do... I guess I move slow.. I'm just trying to make sure everything is good and square..

until tomorrow
chow