Not a scroll saw project - Custom acoustic guitar

[Ray]

I've always wanted to make my own guitar, but it's so intimidating!I finally went for it. Took over a month, but I'm limited on how much I can do at a time due to health issues.

I made this from a partial kit. When I say kit though, I use the term loosely. I got pre-bent sides and a very rough shaped neck along with wood materials and a bag of hardware. Other than that, it's all from scratch. I used Hawaiian Koa wood and the pictures don't do the wood justice. It's almost iridescent in the light.

First link is to the finished pictures:
http://www.halfkilter.com/2014/06/renaissance-guitar-build-pat-2-completed.html

And the second link is the build process pictures:
http://www.halfkilter.com/2014/06/photo-tour-of-renaissance-guitar-build.html

Enjoy!

Ray

[frankorona]

Excellent work, looks very elegant, thanks for sharing the instructions.

[pddesertrat]

Beautiful guitar.  Very nice work.

[countryscroller]

Wow! Pat yourself on the back for that one! Thanks for sharing.

[DWSudekum]

Ray that is a very pretty guitar.  Its shape is not what I am used to seeing on one though.  It kinda looks to me like an oversized mandolin, however I am no expert on the subject. Could it be a Portuguese Mandolin called a bandolim? 

DW

[Danny]

WOW!  Yep this isn't Scrolling..BUT..  Your woodworking talent show your way, way above the most of us.  This is a Beautiful Piece and I would say it sounds Great also.  Your Very Gifted.  Danny  :+}

[Ray]

Thanks everyone! Always nice to hear possitive feedback.

DW It's called the Renaissance Guitar because it's design is inspired from the renaissance era. It's actually shaped like an old time lute. I was originally going to build a standard shaped one, but I already have one of those and I love renaissance stuff.

Ray

[DWSudekum]

Very nice as I commented before Ray.  You do great work.


DW

[wombatie]

Excellent workmanship.  Congratulations on a remarkable piece.

Marg

[PigsFly]

Ray

That is totally awesome.  My 14 year old grandson asked me to help him build an arch top solid body electric.  We are starting from mahogany blanks for the body and neck and maple for the arch top.  I am totally intimidated and inspired by what you have done.  This will stretch anything I have ever done and will pleased if we are able to be somewhere near the skill and talent which is evident in yours.

[newfie]

wow that came out great. thanks for sharing

[Marcellarius]

Amazing build!! really great!!

[Ray]

Thank you everyone!
I really enjoyed building the guitar and it may be the most satisfying wood project I've done.

Ray