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 Post subject: Trevor's Weissenborn
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Hello OLF,

I've just started a build with/for Trevor Green out in California. I'm toying with video documentation and thought to share. There may be a bunch of videos so please let me know when to stop.

If you got this far please check out Trevor's music and if you are near Joshua Tree, he'll be playing the festival tomorrow

http://trevorgreenmusic.com/

I'll be building a Weissenborn style with a cedar top and cherry back and sides. I'll be using all domestic woods and thank you again for all of you help working out options for the bride and fingerboard just a little while back. I'll be trying a few new things and will capture what I learn.

https://youtu.be/HHB9SijPs-s

I’d love your feedback. And help embedding videos into the post. A link is the best I can figure out.

I hope all is well and thank you for stopping by!

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 Post subject: Re: Trevor's Weissenborn
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Great video Mike and a great soundtrack! Thanks. I love Weissenborns in the right hands. Your buddy sounds good.

Cheers!


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DannyV,

Thank you so much for checking out the video and for the reply! This should be a fun build.

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 Post subject: Re: Trevor's Weissenborn
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///UPDATE///
I didn't realize that the YouTube button doesn't embed the video into the post. Below is now a link.

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Here’s the second video. I wish there was more to it other than kerfing but I finally got around to making a jig that will increase my accuracy and efficiency.

https://youtu.be/5EAj7Ds_MTo

Many thanks to Kevin Caton for his generousity on YouTube. You should check out his original version in which mine is heavily inspired.

Hope all is well. Thank you for stopping by.

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 Post subject: Re: Trevor's Weissenborn
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Third video is up.

https://youtu.be/JsSXREEVqiU

Next up. Side bending and constructing the rim.

Thank you for stopping by,
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 Post subject: Re: Trevor's Weissenborn
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Fourth video! And another great song by Trevor Green.

Sides bent and rim glued up...

https://youtu.be/HcapiyUWC30

Next up, kerfed linings and profiling the sides. Getting dangerously close to starting on the top.

Thank you all for checking it out. Hit me up with questions, comments or suggestions. Video is new to me.

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Fifth video in the bag and the sides mostly done.

https://youtu.be/7l-mm7zoEYA

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Fifth video in the bag and the sides mostly done.

https://youtu.be/7l-mm7zoEYA

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Looking great! Nice vid!

Thanks, M


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Joined the top and installed the rosette. Although the time lapse seems fast, I feel like I'm working at a snail's pace...

https://youtu.be/00-gXhCFhLo

Thank you all for your kind words and checking out the progress. Hit me up with any questions or comments. I love your comments!

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 Post subject: Re: Trevor's Weissenborn
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Glued up the bracing! Next up carving and tuning.

https://youtu.be/iSj7C2qPAQo

Have a safe and happy holiday!

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Hi great videos thanks. What plans are you using and where are they available? Bob
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Bob, thank you for checking it out and for the kind words.

The plans are mine and I'm happy to share although they'll need a little work before I'd feel comfortable sharing. Right now they are pretty rough and a lot of the dimensions and notes are in my head.

Are you planning on building an acoustic lap slide? If not, you should. They are a blast to build and even more fun to hear played... I'm a poor player and keep trying to find others to play mine.

Thanks again!

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Happy New Year!!!

Eighth video in the series, carving the top braces.

https://youtu.be/jn1jEXVmFoY

Next up, preparing the back plate and its braces.

Thank you for stopping by!!!

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Bracing the back.

https://youtu.be/U0gFsJ30hTM

I hope all are well. As always thank you for checking it out and for all of your help along the way. Hit me up with any questions. Or suggestions. I’m game for anything!

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Floating braces are on!

https://youtu.be/wqJ6x-2sZNk

Next up battery box, K&K Pure mini and buttoning up some bits on the inside before closing the box.

Hit me up with any questions or suggestions!

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Back is on and steamed a couple dents.

https://youtu.be/NcuOxQqoPM0


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Sanded sides. Nothing thing super special but learned a bunch of what I know here. You may see some of your tricks hidden in the footage.

https://youtu.be/hvX37Rxft0E

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Binding channels routed and binding stock prepared.

https://youtu.be/8JWtp65lPTY

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Binding bent and installed.

https://youtu.be/ZFDyKKTVrxE

Thanks for stopping by! Hit me up with questions suggestions.

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Battery box and tail wedge installed.

https://youtu.be/nm1X_W-Jhx0

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Fingerboard part 1 - Rocklite with brass inlay.

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Fingerboard part 2

https://youtu.be/vjVKt0-F30k

Inlay complete, getting close to making noise!

Hope all is well!!!

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Floating braces are on!

https://youtu.be/wqJ6x-2sZNk

Next up battery box, K&K Pure mini and buttoning up some bits on the inside before closing the box.

Hit me up with any questions or suggestions!


Can you explain your back bracing? I've built two Weissies and I'm assuming you are somehow trying to isolate the back from the players lap but that seems like a lot of effort.
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Freeman,

Thank you for reaching out.

The purpose is increased structure and support for an instrument that is played laying on it's back. I have a double back version of the same instrument that did succeed in isolating the back and reduces the dampening effect of a players lap but in this case it's merely rigidity. But, an unintended side effect it predictability. What I mean by this is because the dome (arch in both directions) is locked in with out the use of the sides, I'm able to tune the back before it's all glued together.

Although it is more effort, it's the effort that I enjoy!

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Hope all is well and thanks again!

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Another update. I made the bone nut and fit the battery door with magnets. I’m working on putting together a video on sanding and staining the body.

https://youtu.be/lLj3X03cy-M

Hit me up with any questions hope all is well.

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