LUTHIER WOODWORKING
The project was to create a custom thin-bodied acoustic guitar built from scratch in advanced woodworking class. Rosette and headstock inlay were original works created and CNC routed by me.
Top wood : Spruce
Back and side wood : Mahogany
Internal tone bars, plates, and braces : Softwood spruce
Rosette: Abalone with black and white rings
Bridge : Ebony
Neck wood : Mahogany
Fingerboard and headstock plate : Ebony with mother of pearl fret markers
Headstock Inlay : Abalone forming the traditional Chinese character "Fu" (福) for good fortune. It is also the first character of "Fu Kui" (福葵), my Chinese name.
Below are pictures of my finished instrument (click photos to enlarge), including an assembly summary video.
Guitar Assembly Video
Music: John Williams playing "Sunburst" by Andrew York
Guitar
Ukulele
The project was to create a custom tenor ukulele built from scratch in advanced woodworking class. Rosette and headstock inlay were original works created and CNC routed by me.
Top wood: Spruce
Back and side wood: Hawaiian Koa
Internal tone bars, plates, and braces: Softwood spruce
Rosette: Abalone with black rings
Bridge: Dark mahogany
Neck wood: Mahogany
Fingerboard and headstock plate: Ebony with mother of pearl fret markers
Headstock Inlay: Compass star made with mother of pearl and accent mahogany. Symbolizes the many choices in life and importance of being guided by a strong moral compass.
