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Ten String Gibson EH-150 Project
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 10:33 am
by Balsanova
I've started building a jumbo version of my previous build and started by drawing up my own plan based on information from a vintage guitar magazine. Although the original guitars were 22.5" scale I extended mine to 23 1/4". One of the prominent features of the Gibson jumbo acoustic guitars (J200) is the moustache bridge. I used a little "poetic license" to add a similar feature as a decorative bezel around the Alumitone pick up. It should be rather unique in this case.
Re: Ten String Gibson EH-150 Project
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:21 pm
by Balsanova
The construction is now pretty much complete, except for drilling a few holes for various components. Unfortunately winter has arrived and I paint outside so that will have to wait until the return of warm weather. I'm very pleased with the way this project has turned out so far. I'm planning on an original-style sunburst paint scheme.
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Re: Ten String Gibson EH-150 Project
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:08 am
by Paul Lafountaine
Looks really good Chum. To bad the site does not have the action it had a few years ago. This was a real happening place for builders. I 've been following your build and I love it. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Re: Ten String Gibson EH-150 Project
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:04 pm
by Balsanova
Paul Lafountaine wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:08 am
Looks really good Chum. To bad the site does not have the action it had a few years ago. This was a real happening place for builders. I 've been following your build and I love it. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Sometimes "low action" can be good but not in this case
Re: Ten String Gibson EH-150 Project
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:13 pm
by Balsanova
Here's the finished guitar:
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