Re: New Build: 13 inch scale Flat-Top
Really nice job there Bob! It doesn’t seem like there are many people making fine quality flat tops anymore. If I saw one like yours for sale I would be tempted to buy it! The elongated body shape reminds me a bit of the Regal Octofone scaled down. And your bridge design looks like it’s inspired by the Henry bridge, with the addition of a separate saddle. Some observations: it looks to me like the bridge base could stand to be a bit thinner. Instead of gluing the saddle to the base, had you thought of milling a slot for a removable saddle? And had you thought at all about incorporating an adjustable truss rod? If your design had those things it would really be pushing all my buttons! I love the use of cherry wood. In my opinion it is a fine tone wood, and extremely under-utilized in the instrument world. I know you are sourcing locally but if you look around it is possible to find figured cherry. I have seen it with a quilt like pattern. I was imagining you instrument with a back like that. Yummy! Keep up the good work!
Don
2016 Weber Custom Bitterroot F
2011 Weber Bitterroot A
1974 Martin Style A
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