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by WJ Guitars
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Walnut bend
Replies: 12
Views: 676

Re: Walnut bend

When I bend sides on my bending machine generally temperature is set around 280 to 300 degrees F. Once the side bend is completed I reset the temperature controller to 260 degrees F and let it cook for 15 minutes. Then I switch the temperature control off and let it cool down to room temperature bef...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop build pics
Replies: 3
Views: 278

Re: Archtop build pics

Great result. Beautiful looking guitar build. Makes you want to pick it up and play this guitar.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Edvin Guitars first falcate braced OM Size
Replies: 9
Views: 885

Re: Edvin Guitars first falcate braced OM Size

Brilliant guitar build. Falcate bracing is the way to go. Like the youtube demo.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Replies: 9
Views: 34799

Re: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build

Here is more information to consider when installing the 'LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System' in a Martin D-18, 1939 Authentic with a through Saddle. The Martin D-18 Authentic has a Narrow Bridge Plate, Rearward 'X' Brace and an oversized Tail Block. For a correct installation o...
by WJ Guitars
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Fretboard shaping jig
Replies: 9
Views: 20218

Re: Fretboard shaping jig

This fretboard jig looks great and these type of jigs are very good. In 2023, I posted another method using a special shaped router bit set up on my router table. "Radius the Fretboard using the Router Table". It also works very well and is quick once you have set it up. A number of various radius r...
by WJ Guitars
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer d hole
Replies: 13
Views: 25356

Re: Selmer d hole

Another great guitar builds. Blackwood looks great!.

Does the guitar sound better only using two pickups sensor disks or would three sensor disks be better.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Dec 27, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Shop listening recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 41255

Re: Shop listening recommendations

I like the thought to clean up and sharpen tools in the workshop. However, for me I am aiming to keep ahead with a new guitar build for a client that is scheduled to start in January 2024. I have made a start and at the moment am making the laminated falcate primary and secondary bracing for this gu...
by WJ Guitars
Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Recent build, Cassie.
Replies: 5
Views: 10328

Re: Recent build, Cassie.

Worth all the effect to make a great looking guitar.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Flamenco Blanca
Replies: 9
Views: 29683

Re: New Flamenco Blanca

Interesting build and beautiful looking guitar with the height adjustments for Flamenco playing.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Christmas Greetings
Replies: 3
Views: 16800

Re: Christmas Greetings

Thanks Martin & Jeremy for all the support with the forum in 2023.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Wayne
Merry Christmas ANZ2023.jpg
by WJ Guitars
Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Small guitar
Replies: 5
Views: 22206

Re: Small guitar

Great looking guitar and I like the timber combinations.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The Cockatoo "000'
Replies: 8
Views: 15528

Re: The Cockatoo "000'

I like all the inlay details with the timber combination used to create this great guitar.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: European spruce QLD Maple classical & backwood and sitca med jumbo
Replies: 5
Views: 19308

Re: European spruce QLD Maple classical & Backwoods and sitca med jumbo

Love the timber grain features on both guitars.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: IRW and Spruce Concert Classical
Replies: 6
Views: 26945

Re: IRW and Spruce Concert Classical

Excellent craftsmanship and a beautiful looking guitar. The satin finish lets the timber grain to be seen as great feature.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Replies: 9
Views: 34799

Re: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build

Here are some more details regarding an installation of the 'Custom Blend System' in an 'X' braced guitar. See photos.

Wayne
X Brace Page 1.jpg
Assembly Page 2.jpg
by WJ Guitars
Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Replies: 9
Views: 34799

Re: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build

There has been some interest in my Custom Blend System. I now have an order from a musician in the USA with a similar playing style to Tommy Emmanuel. I will be assembling the Custom Blend System and shipping it to my client who has arranged for installation by a luthier in his new Martin D-18, 1939...
by WJ Guitars
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
Replies: 14
Views: 66073

Re: Gypsy jazz guitar

Those guitars on the youtube sound great!

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mandolin in Engelmann Spruce and RIver Oak (redux)
Replies: 10
Views: 35100

Re: Mandolin in Engelmann Spruce and RIver Oak (redux)

Bob, these mandolins look great and are built excellently built! I like the hard shellac finish.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Replies: 9
Views: 34799

Re: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build

Thanks All for the comments for this posting. Jeez Wayne......I think you've just surpassed yourself with that detailed set of videos and instructions. No excuses for anybody to stuff up fitting one of these pickup systems now!! :mrgreen: Bloody nice looking guitar. Yes Martin, I probably have reach...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
Replies: 10
Views: 23625

Re: LMI is closing its doors.

This a great loss also to me. Their range of general and special items that LMI have grown was great. I will miss not being able to purchase some of their quality products that will now be harder to find elsewhere.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pricilla TD18 build
Replies: 2
Views: 16291

Re: Pricilla TD18 build

Taffy your very versatile to the client's request. Great Result.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Replies: 9
Views: 34799

Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build

On a previous posting: ‘Pickup for falcate classical or steel string by JurgenV, 19th April 2023’ , I indicated that on my next guitar build that I would be installing the new ‘L R Baggs Hi Fi Pickup System’ and the ‘L R Baggs Lyric Microphone’ together as a customised blend system. I have now compl...
by WJ Guitars
Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Best Friends Warning
Replies: 7
Views: 20144

Re: Best Friends Warning

I am also familiar with the no money problem. I repaired, restored and fitted new strings to a very old Maton classical style guitar. I trusted the client, however, after sending the invoice three times over a three month period of grace I never got paid. I learn my lesson about how to handle the mo...
by WJ Guitars
Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A Rose-Mahogany baritone ukulele
Replies: 5
Views: 15789

Re: A Rose-Mahogany baritone ukulele

Like the details. Interesting bridge shape.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
Replies: 14
Views: 66073

Re: Gypsy jazz guitar

Another great guitar build. The rosette for the sound hole shape looks like a lot of careful and thoughtfully work.

Wayne