I’ve (nearly) finished my Tenor

Kevs-the-name · Mar 24, 2015

So. Here it is...

it is 95% finished just needs fretwork and nut/saddle work.
for now, it tunes, plays and has surprisingly good internation!
a bit buzzy, but thats due to the lack of nut filing!

It has:
Solid Mahogany top back and sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Black Walnut head plate
Grover tuners.

3 coats of Z-poxy
8 coats of Tru-oil.

It ain’t perfect, I’ve learnt LOADS. made lots of mistakes and errors.

Can’t wait for the next one
Ive already started a Spruce topped one!

MichaelPfenning · Mar 24, 2015

Wow. Is that your first try or your fist tenor . It looks amazing. Did you start with a plan or kit. Or from scratch.

sequoia · Mar 25, 2015

What a great looking little tenor. You done good... as for the buzzy: Set-up is such a pain but so important. Sometimes I think that building the things is only half the equation. Set-up being the other half. It ain't easy.

Kevs-the-name · Mar 25, 2015

MichaelPfenning said:
Wow. Is that your first try or your fist tenor . It looks amazing. Did you start with a plan or kit. Or from scratch.

It started of as a vey basic kit. Luckily it had the sides bent! But everything else needed 'doing' including neck and headstock carving.
I'm pleased with neck, not so much the head! All part of learning.
Thanks to the people who offered advise during the build. Invaluable

YorkSteve · Mar 25, 2015

Looks good Kev. As someone who failed 'O' level woodwork, I have nothing but admiration for people who can take bits of a tree and make them make music.

ksquine · Mar 25, 2015

Ya done good man!! Looks like a sweet player

Kevs-the-name · Mar 25, 2015

YorkSteve said:
Looks good Kev. As someone who failed 'O' level woodwork, I have nothing but admiration for people who can take bits of a tree and make them make music.

There's hope for everyone!
I don't recall doing woodwork exams at school.
Time, patience and research.
(And the acceptance that it won't be any way near perfect)

PiterCh · Mar 25, 2015

Super

it looks nice and so much expirience. Do not give up with setting it up. It is so hard to back to work when it plays.

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