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This is a blog about designing and building a small body archtop Plenty of hand work and quiet on one of these.
This photo shows the relation between a 17in archie, my new 13in and a mandolin.
13in.

Making new arch patterns


Where the patterns sit on the top

Tools

Body in the mold

Carved top & back

Parts well advanced






The ever versatile tailvise


Ready to play. The pickup is attached to the fingerboard and suspended over the body.






Source: LumberJocks.com
Small Body Archtop

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