I am slowly and carefully shaping and refining the necks on these tenors. I aim for a slim and fast ncck in a C shape, rather than a D shape. Lots of use of the scraper, the bow sander, and hand sanding. I think I have it and then I pick it up again and decide it needs a bit more here or there. I will take my time till it feels right.
All three of these tenors have tops made of the wonderful redwood from the NYC water tank. The necks, from left to right are Alaska Cedar, Honduran Mahogany, Black Walnut.
These are going to be fun to French Polish because all of the woods take a wonderful finish. The maple is highly figured and the Blackwood binding just jumps when the finish hits it, The walnut neck will contrast beautifully.
The Indian Rosewood takes an incredible shine once the pores are filled. This will be the most sedate of the group but I expect exceptional tone. Notice that I have drilled the hole for the MiSi pickup. I may be keeping this uke. The Australian Blackwood on the right may be the real beauty in this build. This wood does not show its terrific figure until the finish hits it, Then it is stunning. The maple binding and Alaska Cedar neck will provide tasteful contrast. All of these tenors are now committed to new owners.
The Indian Rosewood takes an incredible shine once the pores are filled. This will be the most sedate of the group but I expect exceptional tone. Notice that I have drilled the hole for the MiSi pickup. I may be keeping this uke. The Australian Blackwood on the right may be the real beauty in this build. This wood does not show its terrific figure until the finish hits it, Then it is stunning. The maple binding and Alaska Cedar neck will provide tasteful contrast. All of these tenors are now committed to new owners.
Just look at that beautiful Redwood. I have never seen tighter grain. Hope it sounds as good as it looks