Jim, are you going with a pickup on it? Without amplification they aren't far from the acoustic qualities of an electric guitar.

Hi Alex,

Bridge placement and string height above soundboard at bridge aren't going to change relative to a regular classical or flamenco, so what will be different in terms of volume/efficiency?

But another idea I've been pondering is a bowed guitar Or rather, a flat topped, glued bridge viola (I'd probably use normal viola strings on it). Of course, the challenge is to get enough clearance for the bow, without putting too much torque on the bridge. Tempting to do it instead of my planned harp ukulele for the build challenge.

Anyway, good luck on the build, hope it turns out satisfactory

Cool! Can't wait to see how this turns out .
You could cut fret slots and glue in contrasting veneer with hide glue (or another glue that can be undone) to make fret lines. That way if you decide you want frets you can take out the veneer and fret it. Just a thought...

PUNT!

This is an official punt announcement. Just picked up another outside job plus a few other priority things. Not going to get a voluntary guitar build worked on this spring.

Have fun!

Throwing in the towel? Already?

Shoot... Build a cigar box guitar or something really fun and quick...

I have this idea rolling around in the back of my brain for a "Properly built" cigar box guitar... Something worthwhile to play both sound and volume wise.... that doesn't sound like a wet 2x4 with a couple pieces of rusty fence wire nailed to it....

Thanks

Now, maybe if it were washtub bass? I could probably manage one string and no woodworking