While most guitar manufacturers are trying to figure out how to build guitars that self destruct at the right time, so people can buy another one, it is refreshing to see that there are still some people that try to make guitars that will last for centuries.
I guess I'm not quite that cynical, but, as usual, Fast, Cheap, Good, pick two. When we invest to much time and attention to our hand built guitars, we don't want to imagine some future technician taking our name in vain.
@@kenparkerarchtoppery9440 One a guitar is in the customer's possession, one never knows what decisions they will make when the time comes to do repairs or maintenance. There are places that hire technicians without any skills or knowledge. And there are guitar owners who take valuable guitars to such places to be serviced. I guess, to save a couple of bucks, or perhaps because they don't know there are better options. I've seen plenty of guitars that have been butchered. Which reminds me, in the RUclips documentary about Jimmy D'Aquisto, he talks about some D'Angelico guitars that have been butchered and he also says how much he thinks about what will happen to his guitars.
Butchery has been with us forever. I was called on to make a new neck for an Italian bass from the 1600's, and graft on the old pegbox. The number of unqualified hacks that had had their way with this poor bass would make your head spin. Ultimately, some things are really un-reversible, and we just have to try to work with the results of others' butchery the best we can. Still kinda makes ya mad, though, right? When in doubt, leave it alone!!
@@kenparkerarchtoppery9440 Guitar repair business is still the Wind West. I really love your work and I've been telling everyone about your channel. Thank you for sharing all that knowledge.
As Ken was discussing the resonances of the neck, I kept thinking this type of construction would be ideal of cellos and double basses-is anyone aware of cello or bass luthiers experimenting with composite necks? I guess I know that some makes of electric cellos and electric double basses maybe be using composite necks, but I'm specifically thinking about acoustic instruments.
Well, Sir, here is a good example of composite necks, and I believe there are some others. luisandclark.com/ These are very well received, as I understand it.
I move it 1/4"' twards the bass side to get more room in the cutaway, plus it's nice to have it not loaded on center, I think it might resonate and make funny noises. The off - center post makes sure that the square pin is loaded asymmetrically, and takes this worry away.
Incredible that he’s making all this knowledge public. Kudos, Ken.
This is the whole point of human learning, isn't it? Just trying to feed the library is all! Thank you for your interest.
Passing along your knowledge and experience speaks to your character. Thank you!
When they always said that "What a character!" I never knew it was a good thing. thanks!
While most guitar manufacturers are trying to figure out how to build guitars that self destruct at the right time, so people can buy another one, it is refreshing to see that there are still some people that try to make guitars that will last for centuries.
I guess I'm not quite that cynical, but, as usual, Fast, Cheap, Good, pick two.
When we invest to much time and attention to our hand built guitars, we don't want to imagine some future technician taking our name in vain.
@@kenparkerarchtoppery9440 One a guitar is in the customer's possession, one never knows what decisions they will make when the time comes to do repairs or maintenance.
There are places that hire technicians without any skills or knowledge. And there are guitar owners who take valuable guitars to such places to be serviced. I guess, to save a couple of bucks, or perhaps because they don't know there are better options.
I've seen plenty of guitars that have been butchered.
Which reminds me, in the RUclips documentary about Jimmy D'Aquisto, he talks about some D'Angelico guitars that have been butchered and he also says how much he thinks about what will happen to his guitars.
Butchery has been with us forever. I was called on to make a new neck for an Italian bass from the 1600's, and graft on the old pegbox. The number of unqualified hacks that had had their way with this poor bass would make your head spin. Ultimately, some things are really un-reversible, and we just have to try to work with the results of others' butchery the best we can. Still kinda makes ya mad, though, right? When in doubt, leave it alone!!
@@kenparkerarchtoppery9440 Guitar repair business is still the Wind West.
I really love your work and I've been telling everyone about your channel.
Thank you for sharing all that knowledge.
You're most welcome!
As Ken was discussing the resonances of the neck, I kept thinking this type of construction would be ideal of cellos and double basses-is anyone aware of cello or bass luthiers experimenting with composite necks? I guess I know that some makes of electric cellos and electric double basses maybe be using composite necks, but I'm specifically thinking about acoustic instruments.
Well, Sir, here is a good example of composite necks, and I believe there are some others.
luisandclark.com/
These are very well received, as I understand it.
I know these instruments sell for a large amount but it's becoming apparent to me that you're working for around $10 per hour.
Glad someone noticed. Ouch. Oh well, $ was never the motivator, and maybe I should have paid more attention to it all along. Got any extra?
@@kenparkerarchtoppery9440 If money were the motivator, we should all have become politicians
Why isint the post in the exact center?
I move it 1/4"' twards the bass side to get more room in the cutaway, plus it's nice to have it not loaded on center, I think it might resonate and make funny noises. The off - center post makes sure that the square pin is loaded asymmetrically, and takes this worry away.