Well, as I said, hot hot, hot. With the temperature and humidity as it is here in the soggy midwest, joinery is pretty much precluded. So progress on C's guitar is, for the near future restricted to making parts and returning the wood to the dry cabinet. On the near horizon, however a solution looms. A major addition to the inventory of tools, gadgets and useful stuff in a brand new portable air conditioner/heater. This should be a major improvement and the unit is capable of controlling the humidity as well as cooling and heating. I'm psyched!
In the meantime, parts accumulate and here are some, which with the right climate (artificial or otherwise) will be joined into the magnificent guitar we've planned. The top and back were joined a while ago when we had a drier period. The inlays on the fret board are still under consideration and may be omitted. More about this in the future. The two globes on the bridge will probably be used, but the earth-rise on the fretboard may be a bit much. To be decided.
I attended a chip carving class on Saturday to gain some insight into the possibility of the fan motif on the back of the head. I'll be practicing these methods and if I feel confident that I can do a very professional job,, I'll proceed with it.
That's all for today. bye.
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| Fretboard, bridge and a prototype |
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| Back, sides and a set of east indian sides |
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| The Back, partially thinned |
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| The parts... may or may not use the top shown here |
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