How to fit the bindings on the front of a classical guitar

[@robinjones6692]

Just love watching a crafts man at work. What an inspiration you are Pablo.

[@SC-SA]

Thank You Mr Pablo, brilliant video as always.

[@luthierpete]

I want to thank you so much for this video. I'm experimenting with a Spanish heel on a uke project I'm making. I look forward to giving this a try.

[@18roselover]

Tnx for posting Pablo , I/ve always made my purflings about 2mm deep by 1.8mm wide (diy) and 2.5mm w bindings,After watching this it makes more sense to cut just 1 rebate or rabett as opposed to 2 seperate cuts.

[@catrionanicthamhais]

Thanks Pablo! Great video as always.

[@coolfouad74]

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[@redkitekk]

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[@petervanrooij2181]

Yes, thank you, this was very helpfull

[@gadjes]

Thank you for info !

[@qvu100]

Wonderfull video as usual. I see your binding and purfling are the same height. How thick is your purfing and your binding? Thanks

[@redkitekk]

Yes, that way I only have to cut one rebate. The thickness of the purflings is 2 mm and the bindings 2.4mm.

[@qvu100]

Thank you Pablo. I will try this technique on my next guitar.

[@briankennedy6441]

Bravo!!

[@augmentedkeys5971]

Are all classical guitars bound? If so, how before plastic was invented? What about violins, cellos, etc...?

[@redkitekk]

Yes, all classical and flamenco guitars have bindings, except for the very cheap factory made ones which they usually have them painted on to keep the cost down.This is to protect and reinforce the edges of the guitar as it is quite vulnerable, This is not done in the same way on the violin family instruments. Violins have inlayed purflings which will reinforce the edges of the instruments but nevertheless the outer edge is still exposed and of course quite delicate. One of the reasons why violins are build like this is because you are supposed to be able to open the instrument up when necessary. If violins had bindings in the same way as the guitar have them it would be very difficult to open them without inflicting some damage. Guitars in the other hand have to be open in rare occasions for restoration work but they are not build with that idea in mind.