New Build
Well the day finally arrived, I strung my Arches kit build up, after making a nut and fitting the bridge. Spent all afternoon setting it up, and I can say, this thing is alive. I had it in my lap while talking on the phone and it was resonating from the sound of my voice. Dampening the strings behind the bridge with a leather strip was a must. As I set it up, it just got better and better. Huge dynamic range and sustain. Somewhat of a canon.
It is a shame Chris Baird will not be making these anymore, as he announced that even before the fire destroyed his shop. Really a first rate kit. Cumberland bridge and Allen tailpiece, and the Schaller tuners are fine.
Going to have to learn to post pictures.
Is there any rush to varnish other than getting it dirty? I might thin the neck more too.
Worked hard to get the frets perfectly level and it paid off with no buzzing. Took me ten months. Probably two actually working and eight getting up the nerve to tackle the next step. It is quite the feeling of acomplishment, and a big shout out to Frank Ford who steered me right during the final phases. What a resource to have close by.
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