Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Recently, in May 2024, I completed an acoustic guitar build for a client who requested that 'GS' guitar box body depth be reduced to make it more comfortable to play the guitar. Most of the 'GS' models that I have built depths was around: 118mm to 120mm at the tail block end and 88mm to 90mm at the ...

Excellent result for an electric guitar build especially since you mainly build acoustic guitars.

Wayne

Another amazing guitar build. Great looking guitar!

Wayne

When I contacted 'Mirotone' earlier this year regarding their thinners: Mirotone Thinners.jpg I was advised that using either 1222 or 1220 are very similar and that both achieve the same result as a fast thinner. At this stage there is no indication on 'Mirotone's' Website (https://mirotone.com/) th...

Joel a very interesting story for a successful guitar build! Every time I build a falcate braced guitar I am always referring back to Trveor's Books and videos for guidance. You next build will have less cursing.

How does this guitar build sound?

Wayne

I've been mixing my miritone as per Allen's post for about 10 years now. I started off using miritone thinners but one time my supplier never had any and they told me general purpose thinners would be ok, so that's what I've been using for about 8 years, I just get it from autobahn, it's way cheape...

I was reading a post by Allen 16th Sept 2014 regarding using Mirotone 3220 (see below) and would appreciate if Allen could confirm how much to thin Mirotone 3220 for Full Gloss spraying an instrument. The post first indicates to thin each coat to around 100% . What thinners do you use to achieve aro...

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...

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

Wayne

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

Wayne

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...

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...

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

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...

Worth all the effect to make a great looking guitar.

Wayne

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

Wayne

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

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Wayne

Great looking guitar and I like the timber combinations.

Wayne

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

Wayne

Love the timber grain features on both guitars.

Wayne

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

Wayne

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

Wayne

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...

Those guitars on the youtube sound great!

Wayne

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

Wayne