A Birdie Challenge

birdie · January 16, 2010, 12:57:16 PM

Highlander · January 16, 2010, 03:47:33 PM

Now you can't just post those with no explanation, Texan...

birdie · January 16, 2010, 04:56:50 PM

True. That's what I've been building for the last 6 weeks

So far,so good. Everyday I'm amazed at how little I know, but I have a great mentor.

drbassman · January 17, 2010, 11:50:06 AM

Quote from: birdie on January 16, 2010, 04:56:50 PM
True. That's what I've been building for the last 6 weeks
So far,so good. Everyday I'm amazed at how little I know, but I have a great mentor.

Birdie, that's beautiful Could you please post your work in a new thread so we can follow it on its own?

Basvarken · January 17, 2010, 01:39:53 PM

Congrats, got your own topic.
The pics look great.
Looks like a beautiful project.

Please do keep us posted.

cheers, Rob

birdie · January 17, 2010, 08:44:38 PM

Thank you, guys. I am learning and this is my first build. Everything I do with this archtop I observe at least twice (sometimes more) then I get a good dressing down by Ed Schaefer, a roadmap of what to watch out for, all the "getchas" awaiting me at every step. Then he gives me enough rope to aaaalmoost hang myself. If needed, he comes in and rescues, not me, but the guitar!! I can't speak highly enough of him as a person and a teacher.
More to come!

Daniel_J · January 17, 2010, 09:40:10 PM

Nice work! Looking great so far.

My only gripe: it's not a bass!

birdie · January 17, 2010, 10:21:48 PM

Ha! I would agree except I am enjoying it so much..
Never fear, I have some ideas for basses in the near future. All in good time!!

Daniel_J · January 18, 2010, 05:24:18 AM

Just kidding!

As a full time builder myself I have to say that, judging by the pictures, you're doing an excellent job so far!
Congrats! No doubt it's going to be a classy guitar.

birdie · January 18, 2010, 08:52:10 AM

Muita agradecimento, Daniel!
(se dice asi?)

Denis · January 18, 2010, 10:02:21 AM

That's going to be a beauty!

Highlander · January 18, 2010, 12:28:15 PM

Whoah... talk about in-at-the-deep-end... (extra points for bravery...!)

birdie · January 19, 2010, 08:58:16 PM

Label in place. Ready to button her up.

Just a "few" clamps

As much as it pains me to show this to all of you...

Will need larger size binding than intended...

You can bet I am better w/ a band saw now than 6 weeks ago. Just couldn't afford another expensive maple plank.

chromium · January 19, 2010, 09:09:38 PM

Quote from: Birdie"As much as it pains me to show this to all of you..."

That's just a "feature"

That is absolutely beautiful. I like your logo/branding too - has a nice ring to it.

Look forward to its evolution!

Highlander · January 20, 2010, 04:18:37 PM

Can't see the forest for the clamps...