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Setting in the rosette.

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The rosette is set approximately 1mm into the soundboard by using a traditional style handmade circle cutter and chisels.  The protruding rosette and extra glue is removed using a cabinet scraper.

Shaping & Carving the Headstock & Heel-Block

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The headstock is mahogany with laminations of maple and rosewood both horizontally and vertically. The heel block starts as a solid square mahogany block roughed to shape with a band saw and belt sander.  The rib slots are hand-cut with a saw  before carving begins. The neck, headstock joint, and heel-block are then hand carved to finish with chisels, a… (more…)

The Neck

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The neck, head and heel-block is eleven separate pieces of wood counting laminations.  The main portion of the neck is mahogany with a 4mm strip of ebony laminated into its centre.   The extra density provided by the ebony strip is believed to enhance sustain.  The rib slots are hand cut with a Japanese style “pull” saw.  

Making the soundboard

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The guitar soundboard, often referred to just as the “top”, is the most critical component of the guitar in relation to its tone and projection.  There are many factors in a top that will affect its sound: bracing pattern, wood choice, and component thicknesses. First, regarding bracing it is important to remember that bracing serves at least three functions: 1)… (more…)

Making the bridge

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The bridge is hand shaped using chisels and files after preparing a “blank” with a table saw and plane. Photos below.            

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