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Luthiers guitar makers gun stock finishers piano restoration. French polishing is a difficult skill to master, and very laborintensive. For this baby guitar, i mixed only four ouncesa quarterpint. Since those days i beginning to looking for the maximum. If there is one achilles heel these popular finishes suffer from, it is their lack of durability. Watch fernandez dvd on french polishing for guitar makers and read a few other books plus several good faqs on shellac which can be found with an internet search. Find several popular guitar body options for these bigvoiced guitar right here. French polish canadian woodworking and home improvement. Links leicester musicfest leicesters annual music festival.

French polish some thoughts im now underway with french polishing the parlour guitar and some of the first stages can be seen in the new video. Learn the art of french polishing from master luthier tom bills. Articles and classical guitar news articles classical. Sep 11, 2016 having experience with vintage and antique guitar repair and restoration, he brings a unique insight to his craft, creating personalized musical instruments and functional works of art for artists. Also, antiques in the uk high gloss polyester lacquer and french polishing repaired on all types of pianos in greenford, middlesex ub6. High gloss polyester lacquer and french polishing repaired. It originates from times past when skill and craftsmanship were still important, and a time when furniture makers were more than willing to spend time creating the perfect finish to a quality piece of furniture. French polish is a traditional finishing technique used by luthiers and woodworkers. Classical and flamenco guitarmaking with benito huipe 3.

Jannes irps repair of an old hopf violin part 1 jb violins. French polishing cloth trace cloth 12 lb french polishing cloth trace cloth clean, lint free, lightweight, soft textured, closely woven cloth prevents streaking. Also, antiques in the uk french polishers polishing pianos in. My guitars undergo french polishing everywhere except on the head and the bridge. Upon his immigration to california he incorporated guitar building techniques used by makers from other countries. The process was very labourintensive, and many manufacturers abandoned the technique. Musicians avalon summerfield soprano, soloist and vocal tutor. French polish if that is possible get lessons from a guitar maker who actually does that type of finish on hisher own instruments, french polishing a guitar is quite straightforward except for two areas that are a bit tricky to do properly, i. The player will have to hold this instrument at its bell where its declines downward and blow into the mouthpiece. French polishing anyone can do it, an excellent, comprehensive treatment by guitar builders bob and orville milburn.

The alcohol evaporates, leaving the shellac deposited upon the wood. We offer exceptional plans for grand auditorium, jumbo and dreadnought guitar shapes. Luthiers edge guitar luthier school the art of lutherie. Ramirez guitar, this kind of guitar became my works inspiration. Watch fernandez dvd on french polishing for guitar makers and read a few other books. Nov 07, 2012 he recommends mixing shellac with varnish as a sealer. A mimforum member alerted us to this book made available online through project gutenberg. The basic technique uses only shellac, alcohol, pumice, oil and a special rubbing pad. Guitar making plans full size of guitars by famous classical guitar makers. Martin celebrates its 50th anniversary with a triumphant new model. T he first quarter of the 19th century saw the introduction of the sixstringed guitar into england, which led in turn to the emergence of a new school of guitarmaking. How to french polish for a fast finish without spraying. Georgia luthier supply, quality guitar plans, tools, and. The term french polishing might have received its name from the extensive rubbing that is necessary to apply shellac smoothly and perfectly.

Feb 08, 2019 unlike its english contender, the french horn is undeniably french and is a horn that has its origins dating back to as early as the 1600s. Travis atz relies on classic designs for his loar and recording king instruments. In this video workshop, teague will show you how to build one of his favorite furniture projects, an elegant, solidwood chair. Prochazka custom guitars offer two different models of upright bass in 4 or 5 strings version. Msc southeast electric guitar building certificate. French polishing and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The amount of money it generated was so minimal i decided to make it free and instead generate ad revenue. Guitar making by kim hee hong from alma guitar website login needed to view videos classical and flamenco guitarmaking with benito huipe produced by ronald louis fernandez french polishing for guitarmakers by ronald louis fernandez. The eighteen feet of tubes are rolled into a round shape, ending with a large bell at the end. French polishing is one of the most beautiful ways of finishing mahogany and oak antique furniture. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. The amount of guitar building related pages has become overwhelming and its unfortunately impossible for me to keep track of all of them. Distressing replacement parts to look convincingly old is where most of the artistry comes into play. Segovia guitar, and to had the opportunity to ear a original 1911 m.

Let me tell you the story of how i ended up building an acoustic guitar with only little woodworking skill. A stepbystep look at how an archtop guitar is crafted. Due to the amount of handwork that goes into his creations, it takes solomon about 200 hours to make a guitar, and this doesnt include the 40 to 50 hours his fellow artist, sandra ricardo, spends on frenchpolishing each of his instruments. He recommends mixing shellac with varnish as a sealer. Sold gibson l7 1951 serviced in prochazka custom guitars shop. The lmii string gauge is awesome, i use it for plotting and reporting fretboard configurations to manufacturers. I would recommend it to anyone as an extra purchase when you do an lmii order. Refinishing old furniture could cost you big bucksrefinishing antique furniture. If the piece you have for french polish is a musical instrument such as violins or guitars, the. Its a horn that is known for a wide range of music starting from soft and mellow to blaring and smooth. French polishing is a method for applying spirit varnish by handit is the traditional finish of master spanish guitarmakers. A major new 2volume work on acoustic guitar theory, design and construction from master luthier ervin somogyi. How does french polishing work, and should i have it done. Dana bourgeois contributes the monthly guitar guru column to acoustic guitar magazine.

This book is about the fine points of making a successful guitar. Wood finishing products an authorized mohawk distributor. Note that these are digital downloads for your ease and convenience to print up to 3 copies to use for your guitar building aspirations. Ober had the original in his shop for some repairs and had the chance to really study the guitar. Were not sure how useful this book, first published in.

Zinsser seal coat works fine for french polish if thinned a bit. His replica departs slightly only in two respects the neck shape is slightly modified to appeal more to players, and he has added a saddle to the bridge, as the. The guitar are rigorously finished with a shellac french polishing with the best shellac quality. Classical guitar articles also includes a tutorial on french polishing a clasical guitar. It is 350 pages long, spread out among 34 chapters on every segment and function of the guitar. Watch fernandez dvd on french polishing for guitar makers and read a few other books plus several good faqs on shellac which can be. Bodiford has over 20 years experience working in the field. Classical and flamenco guitarmaking with benito huipe 3 hour, 2 dvd set. Students from all over the world come to red wing to learn how to repair, design, and build guitars.

French polishing is a technique of applying many separate layers of varnish to an. French lac light amber french padding finish qualasole the modern french polish qualarenu amalgamator violin varnish for musical instruments woodturners finish for padding a finish on the lathe also, an excellent cloth for polishing. Hes built a number of chairs based on this design, and will share the tips and tricks hes learned along the way. In this video series you will see how i french polish a spanish guitar while i explain and share the way i do this process. Mar 29, 2018 magazine dedicated to the classical guitar, the guitar makers and its cultural milieu. Tom is also the author of the guitar making bookdvd set the art of lutherie published by mel bay, and has written for and been featured in may publications both in print and online as well as several television and film spots. Who specialise in french polishing and spray polishing pianos. I was lucky enough to have this guitar to examine in considerable detail earlier this summer and i am in the process of preparing a drawing and detailed description of this guitar for other makers and interested parties to download. We offer a 12 month warranty on all the products we sell.

There is loads of information on tinterweb bob and orville milburns is probably one of the best about this black art, so im just offering a brief description so you can get a flavour of. The roma expo guitars guitar making exhibition is now renewed and strengthened. Having experience with vintage and antique guitar repair and restoration, he brings a unique insight to his craft, creating personalized musical. The english polisher harrogate, north yorkshire facebook. To get the right viscosity for french polishing, use a jelly jar like i did, matching your mix to the photo. We handed out supplies and i am happy to report that everyone was able to achieve a nice finish with the techiques shown in the dvd. The english polisher burley bank road, hg3 2bx harrogate, north yorkshire rated 4. Lmii wood and supplies guitar makers luthiers mercantile. Gibson l12 1933 serviced in prochazka custom guitars shop. The course is suitable for complete beginners or those already working on a guitar and who want to come along to focus on specific areas such as making the solera and other essential jigs, rosette making, soundboard construction and strutting, making the neck, bridge, back, fingerboard, fretting, assembly techniques, french polishing and more. In the process, i will explore how a frenchborn luthier of sicilian parentage working in england came to be the only maker of guitars in the spanish style, and assess the legitimacy and motivation of his claim to that title. From the 90 much of my work was on restauration of historical guitars like m. Sold epiphone blackstone 1946 sold prochazka grand stage year of manufacture.

My understanding is that a type of finish known as french polishing gives not only a handbuilt look to an instrument, but also a better quality of tone and a fuller sound. A french horn is a popular choice in the orchestra it can accompany anything from two to eight horns that play rhythm, harmony, and melody. French polish canadian woodworking and home improvement forum. Watch fernandez dvd on french polishing for guitar makers and read a few other books plus several good faqs on. From 2002 to 2006 he worked as an apprentice to master bass and bow maker steve reiley in grand rapids, mi, where he participated in the largescale restoration of some the finest double bass instruments ever made. Classical and flamenco guitarmaking with benito huipe 3 hour. It is about how, how much, and under what conditions the guitar makes sound. The latest in classical guitar news articles and up to date interviews with classical guitarists. French polish is traditionally the preferred finish for top quality spanish classical and flamenco guitars, but polishing guitars with shellac in the traditional way, is an extremely demanding branch of french polishing. Some luthiers, especially classical guitar makers, believe that french polish enhances the tone of a fine guitar.

In this video series, professional finisher john coffey demonstrates the french polishing method hes perfected after 30 years of finishing new pieces and refinishing priceless antiques. Jul 04, 2017 i was lucky enough to have this guitar to examine in considerable detail earlier this summer and i am in the process of preparing a drawing and detailed description of this guitar for other makers and interested parties to download. It is simple in theory but often tricky in practice. For over fifteen years this is the only surfacing that i. Quite literally everyone elsehi and welcome to my longest woodworking project so far. We are one stop shop for the instrument builder and repair person, featuring the worlds broadest selection of tonewood, innovative, professional tools and essential shop supplies. French polishers polishing pianos in nottingham ng8 by a. Guide to french polishing french polishing is the name given to the process of coating wood with a solution of shellac dissolved in alcohol, using a rubber made of rag and cotton wool instead of with a brush.

Jannes irps repair of an old hopf violin part 1 youtube. French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a. It originates from times past when skill and craftsmanship were still important, and a time when furniture makers were more than willing to spend. Magazine dedicated to the classical guitar, the guitar makers and its cultural milieu. Ultimate guitar plans, offering you quality plans, building tool plans, tonewood and other materials required by the luthier. Instrument makers are often much more fussy about finishes so an article on frenchpolishing furniture may not translate well to the luthier. Tom bills has been hand crafting one of a kind custom guitars for the top players and collectors around the world since 1998. French polishing a guitar an indepth look at french polishing the traditional technique and materials used by master luthier tom bills. Used for french polishing and hand application of padding finishes. Get a selection of alcohol or water stains for touchups and matching colors on new woods, and learn the basics of french polishing. A comprehensive look into the design and construction of the steelstring acoustic and classical guitar, from a master luthier, teacher and guitar theoretician. You would probably not choose a simple oil or wax finish for a bar top or kitchen table that will be assaulted with scratches, hot coffeepots or strong solvents, but they are perfect for bookcases, jewelry boxes, turnings, picture frames, blanket chests and a host of similar objects. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.

If any item you buy from us develops a fault due to materials or workmanship within one year of the purchase date you can return it to us for an equivalent replacement. A pint of shellac will easily finish a full size guitar. Most of the coursework in the 18credit electric guitar building certificate is part of the guitar repair and building program, including electric guitar set up and fretwork. Guitar fretwork mastery is part 1 of a multipart online video course designed to help you deliver better playing, more stable, and more consistent fretwork. Carbon fibre tip, removable ergonomic birch rests, scale and other important proportions are identical with acoustic 34 or 44 double bass. It is agreed by most makers of handmade instruments, that the acoustic properties of french polish are far superior to that of any other finish. Not to say i didnt possibly learn a few tidbits to try but this isnt a recipe for success for a beginner.

I have heard guitar builders and players claim that they can hear the difference. How to french polish classical guitars abrasive guitars scribd. French polish is the only finish that i have ever used on my instruments, and because it. French polishing and enamelling by richard bitmead. The french convection a complete multilayer refinishing could polish off your bank account q. What are the benefits of french polishing antique furniture. This was arguably the most productive period in the history of british guitar manufacture, and it was led by louis panormo 17841862, who influenced many other makers as well as performers. How to french polish classical guitars free download as pdf file.