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by JW Stapleton
Wed May 12, 2021 10:47 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

I am using the x brace system for this project. I have radiused the braces at 28’ and made them a bit larger than normal because of the added tension of the bass strings, on my standard acoustic six strings I have built, I have always scalloped the braces, I am wondering if I should plan on scallopi...
by JW Stapleton
Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

This is a interesting design, I am to far along to try this now, but if I build another one for myself I would seriously consider this design- if nothing else it would make a better fit against my big belly!😂
by JW Stapleton
Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: american chestnut
Replies: 15
Views: 13737

Re: american chestnut

Nitro- I don’t know that he ever used anything else- yup! Glad to get it back! I still remember the day he got killed, he was standing in front of his shop and a fella fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the road and hit him, he was killed instantly, he had recently had a prostrate operation and co...
by JW Stapleton
Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

Any opinions and info from any of you would be greatly appreciated, I have built a few dreadnought but never a 5 string acoustic bass- so I need all the advise I can get, - thanks to all of you! This is a great forum!
by JW Stapleton
Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

I am going with a 34” scale on a dreadnought body design,I noticed on you’re photo that the bridge is moved toward the lower bout, I assume that is to shorten the arm length when played, I have discussed this with my client- as for now the plan is to join the body at the 19th fret which would not ch...
by JW Stapleton
Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:58 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: american chestnut
Replies: 15
Views: 13737

Re: american chestnut

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by JW Stapleton
Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:50 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: american chestnut
Replies: 15
Views: 13737

Re: american chestnut

I have a chestnut Reso that my uncle built back in the late eighties, there is quite a story that goes with it, I was working with him when he built it and he told me that at that time the wood was 75 yrs old, so I am assuming that the chestnut was harvested around the time of the blight that wiped ...
by JW Stapleton
Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

Thanks! I will try to proccess the info with my little pea sized brain! I would be interested to know that scale lenth on this little beauty!
by JW Stapleton
Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

Pictures will be forthcoming as I get farther along, it may help for suggestions because I’m gonna need all the help I can get- thanks!😊
by JW Stapleton
Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

My sides are 5-1/2 at the tail and 4-3/8 at the neck , could I get a suggestion on soundhole size?
by JW Stapleton
Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

I originally planned a 35 inch scale because my friend that I am building it for has a electric five string with the 35 scale, and my thinking is that he would be used to that scale but now that I am rethinking , the one I’m building will have the much wider body, which then may hamper the reach, I’...
by JW Stapleton
Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:06 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

great! how about a cutaway? I plan a cutaway in this one, it should not be a problem I hope! I am thankfull for youre info.
by JW Stapleton
Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:32 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

Re: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

Thanks! Great info! How deep is the body at the upper and lower bouts, I would love to see a headstock design to accept the 5string tuners and best truss rod to use. This info is very much appreaciated! East Indian rosewood for sides and back,sitka top, maple neck is what I plan to use.
by JW Stapleton
Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Walnut Classical - Chuck Tweedy
Replies: 26
Views: 29573

Re: Walnut Classical - Chuck Tweedy

Been looking at you’re work for quite a while now, actually a few yes, you just keep getting better and better! You do beautiful work!
by JW Stapleton
Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 string acoustic bass bass guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 20252

5 string acoustic bass bass guitar

Hi guys and girls! I am starting a project to construct a 5 string acoustic bass guitar modifying and using my dreadnought mold, I have constructed a few dreadnoughts but never a acoustic bass, so hopefully with you’re advise and opinions and know how I am hoping to be successful, my first question ...
by JW Stapleton
Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
Topic: Shipping a new handcrafted violin to a different climate
Replies: 8
Views: 21459

Re: Shipping a new handcrafted violin to a different climate

just wanted to check back in and let you know that the violin arrived in Seattle safely! The young lady has owned it for about a yr now and I hear that she is enjoying it much! she plays first chair in her school Orchestra and I am told that the violin is holding up well! Thanks for the advice!
by JW Stapleton
Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: White Spots on Spruce Top
Replies: 18
Views: 15298

Re: White Spots on Spruce Top

I call them character marks! It doesn't matter what problems that I run into or what I manage to repair or fqil to repair, I sure do have a lot of fun doing it!
by JW Stapleton
Thu Jan 02, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Bolt on issues
Replies: 24
Views: 24918

Re: Bolt on issues

would it be reasonable to plug holes with dowels then redrill at a better angle?

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