Rob ParryJul 24, 2016Chambers, Glue, and ClampsChambering the padauk body, the position and shape of these chambers has been carefully designed by a team of Nobel nominated Swedish...
Rob ParryJul 20, 2016New Build UpdateThe new Domino build is underway, the body consists of a two piece padauk number with a figured walnut top. It's all kinds of pretty.
Rob ParryJul 2, 2016Bare Knuckle "Yardbird" DemoAlnico IV magnets as found in this set tend to tame a little of the high end and supplement the mid-range that can go missing with some...
Rob ParryJun 29, 2016RLP Sovereign #1Sapele body with a quilted birds eye maple top. Three piece maple and walnut neck with an ebony fretboard. 12" radius, jumbo frets,...
Rob ParryJun 26, 2016Guitar build diary - part VAlmost home. Final finishing, fretwork and assembly is all that remains. The finish is comprised of base coats of shellac, this seals in...
Rob ParryJun 21, 2016Guitar build diary - part IVOnce the neck is glued on it gets carved. This one is fairly standard, a slim modern C shape. Shinto Japanese saw rasps are magnificent...
Rob ParryJun 16, 2016Filling fret slot end gapsThese things: Many companies let the tang go all the way to the edge of board, it is unsightly and a little lazy. Here's what I do: Nip...
Rob ParryJun 14, 2016Guitar build diary - part IIITime to hollow out the body and get the top glued on. This is the main chamber where the sound hole sits, there will be two other ones...