SpondonBassed

I'll go with "carved top". I remember reading about the Gibson volute addressing a weakness issue with some of the LP headstocks on guitars. The removal of wood to accommodate a truss rod is partly responsible for such weakness. That combined with inconsistencies in grain encountered in volume production would make the volute an insurance against breakages where QC on individual necks is not great. Quite apart from that I found that I like it (the volute) as a tactile feature. I am not sure but I think it is giving me more confidence in knowing on which side of a fret my fingertips are going to land in first position.

Non-parent here. *gloat*

This is the first time that I have seen an arch topped guitar being made. I know it's not strictly an arch top because it's not hollow but the only other real example I could point to is @owen's recent acquisition. My last two basses have had tops and backs with a convex profile. I like them better than belly-cut forearm-carved bodies. Can it still be called an arch top if it's not hollow? I also found that I like a volute. Did that come into consideration with your necks? Thank you for sharing with such detail. Much appreciated.

Hi Owen. Have you introduced your latest squeeze to the public in general yet?

Internet purchase?

I agree. Looking at it another way... a shortened bottom would look hornier. (It must be that time of year where I usually get referred off to have my bumps felt)

I'm liking that last photo. I'm assuming the chisels were longer when you lined the drawer?

Welcome Bob.

Welcome Knirirr.

I thought you had already but if there are more - great! Cheers.

Welcome Dingers.

Welcome Ian.

Welcome Goatee.

Thanks. The router jig for the twisted neck was the bit that was hard to understand. Now that I have seen the images it's much easier to follow.

I think the white pickguard looks best.

Welcome Neile.

Welcome Sneakyfish.

Welcome Brambasstik.

Welcome Quaddy.

Welcome Christine.

Welcome Dave.

Thanks. Even though I've seen it and been blown away by the feel and look of it, I am even more in awe of it under good natural light. Artificial lighting doesn't do it full justice.

Welcome Dan. Where are you based? Here is a post with names of members who are willing to help:

Why not pop a couple of blood red LEDs in the pug's pupils and scare punters on Halloween? Scary and sweet. Simples. It's looking well J E

When Emberton Park opened, our family business at Ravenstone Mill caravan park suffered and we had to sell up. It was in the recession of the early seventies, strikes, rolling power cuts etc.