Guitar Building and Kumiko

3 magnets are embedded in the lining. I've made the armrest from the mahogany back cutoffs. The 3 magnets are aligned to the embedded magnet locations, and offset 4mm closer to the guitar edge so that the armrest is pulled to the sides as well as the sound board. A veneer is then glued to secure the magnets. Note the armrest do not interfere with the soundboard and the sound.     

Guitar Building Journal (SHTAN#001) This is a photo log of the building of my first guitar. The links are arranged in the sequence of build. I am also interested in Kumiko craftwork. Guitar build #001 - About - Materials - Neck - Headstock - Soundboard - Rosette - Back - Sides - Case up - Fretboard - Binding - Purfling - Bridge - Polish - Magnetic armrest - How it sounds and plays - Tools & Jigs