Gary, this video (along with Part 1) is fascinating. It is amazing all the nuances that go into the construction of these instruments. I'm really looking forward to this guitar. Hearing the one you built for Steve Herberman really swayed me to this type of design as opposed to the traditional hole in the middle. Your guitars are gorgeous and sound and play great!
Thank you so much, Jim. I'm looking forward to your being able to play it. I'm glad this technology is available so I can share these sorts of videos and help people see what is involved with building various instruments.
Hi Gary, love your videos! Thank you for sharing! I find this build incredibly fascinating. I’m currently building my first guitar and several of your videos have helped along the way. Thank you! Any chance you could tell us how the build finished up?
Hi Jared. Thank you for the message. I'm glad you like the videos I have been posting. The guitar turned out great: well balanced and loud. I hope some day the owner will record something that I could post.
@@zimnickiguitars311 Thank you very much for the information. I want to try this system and it seems very logical and creative. but two problems arise for me. First, I won't be able to use the equipment I used to glue the bridge here. Secondly, there is no place where I can find support while hammering the frets after 14th-15th. How do you overcome these problems?
Why doesnt your guitar have that thick skeleton like frame that the Australian builders have inside their guitars?? I assume your guitars are quite light compared to the aforementioned ones??
Different building philosophies. I try to keep my guitars as light as possible because that gives me the sound I want to hear. The thick skeleton is supposed to contain all of the vibration within the soundboard and I can understand that, but I like to get the entire body vibrating. I've had many customers comment on the feel of their guitar bodies while they play and it is always in a positive light. I have made double sided bodies occasionally, which also dampens side vibration. The guitars turned out fine, but I am not convinced that they were superior to my single sided instruments..
Gary, this video (along with Part 1) is fascinating. It is amazing all the nuances that go into the construction of these instruments. I'm really looking forward to this guitar. Hearing the one you built for Steve Herberman really swayed me to this type of design as opposed to the traditional hole in the middle. Your guitars are gorgeous and sound and play great!
Thank you so much, Jim. I'm looking forward to your being able to play it. I'm glad this technology is available so I can share these sorts of videos and help people see what is involved with building various instruments.
Hi Gary, love your videos! Thank you for sharing! I find this build incredibly fascinating. I’m currently building my first guitar and several of your videos have helped along the way. Thank you! Any chance you could tell us how the build finished up?
Hi Jared. Thank you for the message. I'm glad you like the videos I have been posting. The guitar turned out great: well balanced and loud. I hope some day the owner will record something that I could post.
@@zimnickiguitars311 thanks for the info- and thanks again for sharing your talents 👍🏻
@@jaredsebring6129 thanks for watching!
Thank you for your videos. They are very helpful. I just wonder what the thickness of the soundboard is in this type of bracing?
It is quite thin due to the strength of the lattice...usually 1.8 to 2 mm.
@@zimnickiguitars311 Thank you very much for the information. I want to try this system and it seems very logical and creative. but two problems arise for me. First, I won't be able to use the equipment I used to glue the bridge here. Secondly, there is no place where I can find support while hammering the frets after 14th-15th. How do you overcome these problems?
Why doesnt your guitar have that thick skeleton like frame that the Australian builders have inside their guitars?? I assume your guitars are quite light compared to the aforementioned ones??
Different building philosophies. I try to keep my guitars as light as possible because that gives me the sound I want to hear. The thick skeleton is supposed to contain all of the vibration within the soundboard and I can understand that, but I like to get the entire body vibrating. I've had many customers comment on the feel of their guitar bodies while they play and it is always in a positive light.
I have made double sided bodies occasionally, which also dampens side vibration. The guitars turned out fine, but I am not convinced that they were superior to my single sided instruments..