mketom
Well-known member
Here's some pics of my second soprano build. This was mostly done before I jumped ahead and finished up No. 3 to give to my Mom for Christmas.
This wonderful koa came from Hawaiian Hardwoods and begs for a gloss finish but still looks nice with Tru-Oil. The neck is mahogany recycled from a shipping crate (yes!), with ebony fretboard, headstock and bridge. The inlay is similar to my first since I had some leftover koa sapwood from the sides. Probably doesn't need the compensated saddle but I had this beautiful scrap of snakewood that I used for the nut and saddle.
It sounds really good IMO. Thanks to all the experts here who share their skills and made this possible!
Tom
This wonderful koa came from Hawaiian Hardwoods and begs for a gloss finish but still looks nice with Tru-Oil. The neck is mahogany recycled from a shipping crate (yes!), with ebony fretboard, headstock and bridge. The inlay is similar to my first since I had some leftover koa sapwood from the sides. Probably doesn't need the compensated saddle but I had this beautiful scrap of snakewood that I used for the nut and saddle.
It sounds really good IMO. Thanks to all the experts here who share their skills and made this possible!
Tom