Acoustic Guitar Template

The shape of my first acoustic came about by tracing the shape of my 40 year old "Segovia" branded acoustic, plus the acoustic plan in the Cumpiano book to tighten up the waist.

I made the template out the plywood that came with the Hawaiian Koa ukulele set.

This was supposedly an all-Paulownia acoustic build. KIV for now...

Tiger x 2

Now drinking at Chinatown market. In my second bottle, realized how low I have lived during the past 5 years, drinking here...in the dregs!!!

Seriously, am I remembering my father here?

...maybe first time only...alcohol demon lurking...

Start of Ngoh Guitar in batches of 6 ~ Nos 5-10

Today, start my first building in batches, though they are varied in design.

5 All-Paulownia - Jesus ~ New Creation Church
6 Romanillos IRW/Spruce - Wilfred Chan
7 Torres FE10A Maple/Spruce - Toru Kobayashi (Japan)
8 All-Paulownia Acoustic - Elaine Quek
9 All-Paulownia - Disem (HK)
10 All-Paulownia - Sal Bonavita (Aus)

Done:-
Shot #5 back and top. Animal glued the back

Mr Goh at West Coast Plaza

Met him again after a week. This time, he brought his David Merrin. Incredible bass, "tight", to me very deep, almost like the Oldigies' La Leona from Patrick Lee.

After 2.5 hours of playing at 2 shops, we negotiated for my guitar.

He wanted me to take Euro 2,200 (S$3,750) (Alexandru Marian's price) as he take the tuner, case and b/s wood.

But I insisted last price of S$5k.

I asked him to think about it.

I felt I should have closed him by succumbing, but, on Jeanne's SMS just now, to price my work confidently and Manuel's suggestion that I may set above  $6,800, I decided to stay firm.

I felt a little bad that this may sour our relationship, but rather than succumb to his low balling, feel less confident and and putting less on the dinner table!

Thank You Lord, I ask you for Your favour with Mr Goh to accept my price and maybe pay me more!!! Amen!

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14th May
Mr Goh called me - said because I didn't respond fast enough to his whatsapp yesterday, he ordered his guitar with Alexandru Marian instead - a 1936 Fleta copy, with flamed maple.

It was a blow to me at first. But I am glad that JY divinely told me that she was glad I did not compromise my price which can come back to haunt me in future.

PTL for a prudent and wise wife!!!

I felt set free!!! Praise Jesus.

Guitar Repair #163 - Loose Brace /Bridge Reglue - China Martin Copy - Acoustic

X brace loose near the centre causing bridge wings on treble side to come apart.

X-brace glued
Bridge removed and reglued
Nut file down and super glued to raise 2nd and 6th string
Bridge file in ramps for more break angle
Oil bridge