Welcome to my Archtop Guitar Project Blog

The Archtop, or "Jazz Box", is a unique style of guitar. It has a complex design, and a sound that one might say can only come from such a design. Having never built a guitar of any kind before (unless you consider a ukulele to be a guitar) I have decided to jump right in up to the neck and start with the archtop. When I tell this to people, the normal response is something like, "have you ever built a guitar before?" or "so, you have a pretty good idea how to do this, right?". My usual reply is, "nope". I do, however, make a point to assure them that I have built many kinds of things, using many different materials, and I consider all constructions to have a logical and understandable process.

So, if you're interested in "newbe" projects like this, then grab a fresh cup of coffee or tea and follow along. The earliest post shows the design I'm going for.

**UPDATE TO INTRODUCTORY TEXT** You will see as the posts progress from earliest to newest that a few modifications and compromises have been made. As with all learning experiences, this project has allowed me to work out any problems with a design that have not been foreseen on paper. I also welcome any input from readers/followers who have some experience in either building or playing guitars that will point out potential problems.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Getting Wired

Wiring is coming along. This pic doesn't show where I am at this point, I've progressed since. It was easier to wire things up with the pots in position, allowing for making sure the wires are long enough and that I'm actually connecting things to the right spot according to the schematic.

All I have left to do is figure out which leads I'm supposed to wire on the endpin jack, and solder my ground wires. You may be thinking I should know how to wire the jack, but there are more connection points than there are wires going to it. When I have more time I will have to refer back to the information on the jack.
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