V. Richelieu QC Checklist
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11"
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14"
15"
15.5"
DaSalo
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Top Machining
Back Machining
Top Graduation
Back Graduation
Neck Set/Pigment
Pre-Varnish
Post-Varnish
Setup - 1
Steup - 2
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Top Machining
What Size - Top Machining?
Top Mach - Center Line - Lower
Top Mach - Center Line - Upper
Top Mach - Edge Thickness
Top Mach - Purfling Channel Depth
Top Mach - OAL Length
Top Mach - Margin Width – Purfling to Edge
Top Mach - Thin Spot Graduation
Top Mach - Breakpoint Graduation
Top Mach - Center Graduation
Top Mach - Mensur Length
Top Machine Failures
Rows
Good
Bad
Sap Pockets
Center Seam
Knot/Branches
Top Machine Quality
Rows
Very Good
Good
Not Great
Bad
Surface Condition
Inside F-Holes Chipping
Edge Smoothness
Issues/Other Comments - Top Machining
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Back Machining
What Size - Back Machining
Back Mach - Center Line - Lower
Back Mach - Center Line - Upper
Back Mach - Edge Thickness
Back Mach - Purfling channel depth
Back Mach - Length
Back Mach - Margin width
Back Mach - Thin Spot Graduation
Back Mach - Breakpoint Graduation
Back Mach - Center Graduation
Back Mach - Offset for soft wood
Back Mach - Button Extension Width
Back Mach - Button Extension Length - from purfling
Back Machine Failures
Rows
Good
Bad
Sap Pockets
Center Seam
Knot/Branches
Back Machine Quality
Rows
Very Good
Good
Not Great
Bad
Surface Condition
Inside F-Holes Chipping
Edge Smoothness
Issues/Other Comments - Back Machining
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Top Graduation
What Size - Top Graduation?
Top Grad - Center Line - Lower
Top Grad - Center Line - Upper
Top Grad - Edge Thickness - HIDDEN
Top Grad - Purfling Channel Depth - HIDDEN
Top Grad - OAL Length - HIDDEN
Top Grad - Margin Width – Purfling to Edge - HIDDEN
Top Grad - Thin Spot Graduation
Top Grad - Breakpoint Graduation
Top Grad - Center Graduation
Top Grad - Mensur Length
Top Graduation Quality
Rows
Very Good
Good
Not Great
Bad
Surface Condition
Issues/Other Comments - Top Graduation
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Back Graduation
What Size - Back Graduation
Back Grad - Center Line - Lower
Back Grad - Center Line - Upper
Back Grad - Edge Thickness - HIDDEN
Back Grad - Purfling channel depth - HIDDEN
Back Grad - Length
Back Grad - Margin width
Back Grad - Thin Spot Graduation
Back Grad - Breakpoint Graduation
Back Grad - Center Graduation
Back Grad - Offset for soft wood
Back Grad - Button Extension Width
Back Grad - Button Extension Length - from purfling
Back Graduation Quality
Rows
Very Good
Good
Not Great
Bad
Surface Condition
Inside F-Holes Chipping
Edge Smoothness
Issues/Other Comments - Back Graduation
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Neck Set/Pigment
What Size - Neck Set/Pigment
NS - Overstand Treble/Bass
NS - Fingerboard Projection
NS - Fingerboard Width (Nut End)
NS - Fingerboard Width (Bridge End)
NS - Fingerboard Length
NS - String Length
NS - Neck Width nut
NS - Neck Width heel
NS - Neck Thickness Nut (w/FB)
NS - Neck Thickness Heel (w/FB)
NS - Neck Length
Neck Set/Pigment Yes/No
Rows
Good
Bad
Fingerboard Centered
Glue Along Joints
Bare/Bald Spots of Color
Branches
Cracks/Tear Out
Ribs Flush along Neck Joint
Neck Set/Pigment Likert
Rows
Very Good
Good
Mediocre
Bad
Scroll Smooth/Clean Surface
Pigment Surface of Plate
Raised Grain Plate Surface
Inside of F-Hole Colored
Color Depth
Issues/Other Comments - Neck Set/Pigment
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Pre-Varnish
What Size - Pre-Varnish
PV - Fingerboard Projection
PV - Fingerboard Edge Height
PV - Overstand Treble/Bass
Purfling Flush with Plate
Yes
No
Needs Deft
Wood Surface Finish
Best
1
2
3
4
Worst
5
1 is Best, 5 is Worst
Pre-Varnish Yes/No
Rows
Good
Bad
Open Seams
Glue Drips
Bald Spots
Fingerboard Surface/Edge
Issues/Other Comments - Pre-Varnish
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Post-Varnish
Post-Varnish Yes/No
Rows
Good
Bad
Bald Spots
Drips
Sanding Marks/Dust
Dull Spots
Polish Dry
Varnish Color
Light
1
2
3
4
Dark
5
1 is Light, 5 is Dark
Varnish Texture/Consistency
Smooth
1
2
3
4
Rough
5
1 is Smooth, 5 is Rough
Thickness
Thin
1
2
3
4
Thick
5
1 is Thin, 5 is Thick
# Of Coats
Roll & Depth of Color
Barely Visible
1
2
3
4
Deep and Obvious
5
1 is Barely Visible, 5 is Deep and Obvious
Soft or Fully Dry
Soft
1
2
3
4
Dry
5
1 is Soft, 5 is Dry
Oily
No Oil
1
2
3
4
Too Much Oil
5
1 is No Oil, 5 is Too Much Oil
Fingerprints of Smudges
None
1
2
3
4
Lots
5
1 is None, 5 is Lots
Issues/Other Comments - Post-Varnish
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Setup - 1
What Size - Setup-1
S1 - Pegs - Distance Scroll Edge to Inner Ring
S1 - Saddle Height
S1 - Saddle Width
S1 - Nut Height
S1 - Nut Thickness
S1 - Nut String Groove Spacing
S1 - Nut Width
S1 - Fingerboard Projection
S1 - Fingerboard Edge height
S1 - Fingerboard Width (Nut End)
S1 - Fingerboard Width (Bridge End)
Setup-1 Yes/No
Rows
Good
Bad
Pegs Straight
End-button Centered
Saddle Centered
Saddle Flat, Good Contact
Nut Flush w/Fingerboard
Soundpost Fit
Soundpost Placement
Fingerboard Centered
Fingerboard Scoop
Nut/Fingerboard Transition
Issues/Other Comments - Setup-1
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Setup - 2
What Size - Setup-2
S2 - Bridge Height Above Fingerboard
S2 - Bridge String Spacing
S2 - Bridge Feet Width
S2 - String Height Upper/Lower
S2 - Fingerboard Projection
S2 - Fingerboard Width (Nut End)
S2 - Neck Length
S2 - Tailpiece length
S2 - Tailpiece Afterlength
S2 - String Length
Tailgut Type
Fingerboard Finish-Edges, Surface Quality
Bad
1
2
3
4
Good
5
1 is Bad, 5 is Good
Setup-2 Yes/No
Rows
Good
Bad
Bridge Feet Centered
Bridge Feet Fit
Seams
Fingerboard Centered
Fingerboard Scoop
Fingerboard Blended
F-Holes Move Freely
Nut/Fingerboard Transition
Issues/Other Comments - Setup-2
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