" I'd like to express my opinion that instruments are a reflection of those that build them. Your instruments reflect precision, good vibes and everything mentioned above. A class act with soul.

I love this thing and appreciate working with you. "

- John H.

 

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Scheduled Start Date: Sep 14, 2012
Completed: Oct 15, 2012

  • Common Myrtle top, back & sides

  • Hand-rubbed oil finish

  • Radiused Ebony fretboard with Pearl markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Peghed brand geared tuners

  • Leopardwood & Maple Signature Headplate

Hand-crafted in the USA by Gordon & Char Mayer and Aaron Keim. Each instrument is numbered & signed.

 

Wood Grade: Tradition
Wood Availability: This wood species is available. Specific wood sets vary.

Cascade Series Wood Cascade Series Wood

 

Gallery Photos (completed instrument)

Back

Front

Full Front
Build Schedule
 

Date

 

  

1

Sep 14

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

Sep 17

glue in tail block

3

Sep 18

rout & glue-in end graft, kerf top edge, kerf bottom edge, brace back

4

Sep 19

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

Sep 20

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

Sep 25

clean up body, rout dovetail, drill tuner holes, glue fretboard onto neck

7

Sep 26

shape neck, dress fret ends

8

Oct 4

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

Oct 5

first coat of oil

10

Oct 8

second coat of oil

11

Oct 9

third coat of oil

12

Oct 10

fourth coat of oil

13

Oct 12

apply lemon oil, glue on bridge

14

Oct 15

make saddle, (put in pickup, if any), cut nut, final fretwork, put in tuners, put on strings
Original Wood Set