What a great honor it is to be a Choctaw Registered Artist. If you would like to know more about the Choctaw Tribe here is a link. https://www.choctawnation.com/
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Progress on the custom guitar slowed a bit as I was having issues with my spray guns, but I have fixed the problem and moved forward. After a few more coats of nitrocellulose lacquer, it was time for sanding. I started to level the surface with 320 grit sandpaper then 600 and finally 1500. I have to wait a few more days for the finish to harden then I'll be able to buff the body to a shine. The neck is getting the same treatment and is still a few days behind the body. If all goes to plan, I'll be gluing the neck to the body next week... I'm excited! The pictures below show the body sanded to 600 grit. And these pictures show the body sanded to 1500 grit. Exiting times!
I am starting a NEW custom build based on the 1930s Kalamazoo Model KG-11. Before I build the guitar, I am making the template and molds so that I can replicate the process with consistency. A few changes will be made from the original, though. The KG-11 has a v-shaped neck and narrow fingerboard. The custom model (yet to be named) will have a slightly wider fingerboard and c-shaped neck. Also, the KG-11 used ladder bracing and I will be going with custom x-bracing to give it a special sound. Follow each day's progress the The Full Custom photo gallery on Facebook and on Instagram @RobertBrooks1911. Stay tuned! |
AuthorMy name is Robert Brooks, and I'm the guitar doctor around here. I love the fact that I can take an old guitar that others have given up on and restore it to sound even better than it did brand new. From time to time, I'll invite you to follow my process on this page. Archives
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