Fitting the Dovetail Joint on the “Waimea” Slack Key Guitar
March 8th, 2009 . by Layne
The dovetail neck joint on the Russell custom “Waimea “slack key guitar has been cut on both body and neck. The back and sides on this guitar are flamed curly Koa, the neck is Honduran Mahogany, and the soundboard is German Spruce. The three photos below show James doing the fine fitting of the dovetail joint using strips of sandpaper.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:23 am
I love these shots! Keola Beamer was saying that with the wide neck on his guitars, Steve Grimes calls them “Louisville Sluggers.”
March 9th, 2009 at 11:55 am
It’s exciting to see the Waimea moving along! We hope you can come by soon and see her in person.
March 9th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Me too! I’ll try to remember my bib, so I can keep the drool off her!
March 30th, 2009 at 10:00 am
My favorite guitar by far that you have built James. Gorgeous guitar!! Can’t wait to hear it!!
June 11th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
As always…incredibly beautiful craftsmanship.
June 17th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Jeff, still some drooling time to go. But it’s now ready for the spray booth, so hold your hat on.
Jason, thank you so much. You will get to hear it soon now – and you’ll be seeing it in the spray booth. Exciting!
Duane, thank you!!! James and I both appreciate this!