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Author:  Dave Livermore [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Rosette advice request
I'm in process of taking the next leap in guitar building and doing a little inlay.

This rosette was done today, but I don't know if it is enough. One option would be to put another purfling line around the whole rosette. Another would be to put a bwb line around the whole works.
Finished will be a douglas fir/mahogany parlor bound in rosewood with thin bwb purfling on top and sides. The dots, rosette and head will have the faux-turquoise inlay.

Your opinions are valued.

Dave


As is (sound hole drawn in)

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extra purfling drawn in

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Author:  Peter Pii [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rosette advice request
yup, I think 1 more bwb ring would be nice.
Whatever the distance is from your soundhole edge the the edge of the rosette is the measure I'd use to space the outside ring.
Author:  LuthierSupplier [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rosette advice request
I like the extra bwb ring on the outside. It will be beautiful contrasting against that nice top. The only thing I see that could be a problem, is if the end of the fretboard will cover your rosette gap on the fretboard end. Have you measured the width of the fretboard as it contacts the soundhole? Good luck, and nice job!
Author:  Burton LeGeyt [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rosette advice request
With that tight waist I would probably leave it like it is. Either way it will look great! Is that 4 pc. top? I have done some with wings and they are holding up great.
Author:  Colin S [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rosette advice request
I would add the extra outside ring, I like the way that it looks. I have done it often as on this one. However I would add it closer in than on the illustration you have given.

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Colin
Author:  Hesh [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rosette advice request
Dave my friend you certainly could do what ever you wish with this rosette - there are no rules.

My own criteria is how big is the guitar? If it is a larger guitar I consider a larger rosette and if it is a smaller guitar I go with a simple wood, single piece rosette.

Here is an example of a larger guitar from me.

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What you have so far and that top looks great!! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  Dave Livermore [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rosette advice request
Thanks guys.

The lines right now are flat black. I can't decide if an extra BWB ring would make a nice transition to the BWB purfling or if it would contrast too much with what is already on the rosette.

blegeyt, yes it is a 4pc top. Kind of an experiment from a fence board my father-in-law bought in 1960. Well seasoned wood.

Dave
Author:  Burton LeGeyt [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rosette advice request
Cool!
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