Where it all Started

Gibson style double cut project

January 2006 | Barton Guitars

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A good friend of mine asked if I would repair his 1972 Gisbon Les Paul double cut. After redressing all the frets, the nut and lowering the action, it sounded awesome! This picture, is the template I made for this project. Repairing this guitar really inspired me to make one of my own.

Body Blank

Body Blank

American Black Walnut Body. With rosewood fret board.

Router Bench setup

Router Bench setup

Template on Black walnut blank On edge follower router table.

Raw finger board blanks

Raw finger board blanks

Raw rosewood blanks machined an ready to form

Martin Style Guitar

Martin Style Guitar

Alpine spruce top with rose wood back and sides. Ready to use on a Martin style acoustic guitar.

Side former

Side former

Side former for a Benedetto style arch top guitar.

Router Copier

Router Copier

Home made router copier / follower.


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