Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

My intention is for this to be a long term hobby. What sort of measurements should I take of the instruments to start to get an idea of what effect the sound has on design/construct? As well as physical dimensions and materials you should be doing a bit of tap and Chladni testing to quantify the so...

That was some nice cooba . It was stuff that I supplied to Chris , sourced from a fallen tree between Deniliquin and Moulmein . That was one of a few sets I'd chased out flat sawn for a different figure . Given that cooba is so stable it seems to have been a safe decision . Lovely work , you have t...

Thanks guys Very pleased. I've got some tiger myrtle for the back and sides on the next build. My intention is for this to be a long term hobby. What sort of measurements should I take of the instruments to start to get an idea of what effect the sound has on design/construct? I've got the gore book...

Hi All, After a fairly intense 6 week block, i finished my first acoustic guitar. I did a 2 week course last November with Chris Wynne Thomas Lloyd Guitars but due to a significant error on my part I never got to finish the guitar. The 2 weeks was enough to get me the basic skills to get a good star...

Thanks guys I don't think my wife would allow me to take over another room. I have sealed the garage door and put a dehumidifier in. Hopefully Steve is right and won't be a big issue in perth. If it fluctuates too much ill have to go the cupboard route. Since the rain stopped the humidity has droppe...

Hi All, Long time lurker here. Last year I completed the Thomas Lloyd guitars building course. It's taken me awhile but I have finally claimed territorial rights of the double car garage at home and converted it to a workshop. I'm starting my first home acoustic build in about 3 weeks. I have some r...

Thanks guys Received another stewmac order today. Amazing how fast they are. Prob one more order from them to go and ready to start. Will go for the guitar as I at least have a better understanding of them. Will start a thread so you guys can laugh at my efforts. Anyone purchased one of the fancy st...

Thanks Guys

Time to start getting organisd with jigs etc. Will start with the guitar first.

Cheers

Got the timber ready for both projects. I probably have more reference material on an acoustic guitar.

Initially thought that Uke would be easier but now i'm not so sure.

Any thoughts?

cheers

Matthew

Trevor Gore wrote:Posted out today, Matthew.

Thanks for the order!

Thanks Trevor

Looking forward to it.

Cheers

Just put my order in. By all reports I need to brush up on my Math skills.

Look forward to getting into the detail.

Cheers

Matthew

Thanks for the kind words guys. I've seen the level of detail you guys get on the acoustics and that's a whole new world. I'm already hooked on the building (only done 2 electrics). It seems to have taken over the garage (and the wallet). Got most of the tools sorted now but probably need to get a d...

Hi All, I have been lurking this forum for awhile and thought I would post my 2nd build which is a telecaster. A big shout out to Tim Spittle who provided a stunning top for the guitar and Perry Ormsby who provided a flamed maple neck blank (both of which are stellar). Next challenge is to do an aco...