Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hi guys.
I'm still alive & still building.
Took forever to get this big bertha out of the workshop.

I used my 17" Archtop mold for the body shape.
34" scale.
WRC top recycled after 50 years as part of someone's house deck.
Indian Rosewood fingerboard, binding & rosette.
Falcate Bracing.
Owner is a professional muso and was very involved in the build.
After a several test runs I got the feel he was after right & he says he loves the sound.

Hi Craig

It's great to learn that you are still alive and building, nice blackwood on the back.

It is great to see one of your instruments here Craig. That is a monster. Looks great. Your own design, or off a plan? What things do you need to alter making a bass, compared to a six string? Obviously the scale length - but do you brace it differently, or anything else different in the construction?
Cheers
Mark

Nice decking! Love to see cedar getting reclaimed
It looks great!Thanks for posting