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
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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:29 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: OO cutaway
- Replies: 3
- Views: 326
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:25 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Thinning Mirotone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1047
Re: Thinning Mirotone
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...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Thinning Mirotone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1047
Thinning Mirotone
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...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:16 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Walnut bend
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2743
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...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:44 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Archtop build pics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 648
Re: Archtop build pics
Great result. Beautiful looking guitar build. Makes you want to pick it up and play this guitar.
Wayne
Wayne
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:09 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Edvin Guitars first falcate braced OM Size
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1931
Re: Edvin Guitars first falcate braced OM Size
Brilliant guitar build. Falcate bracing is the way to go. Like the youtube demo.
Wayne
Wayne
- 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: 38102
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...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:22 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Fretboard shaping jig
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21124
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...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:01 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer d hole
- Replies: 13
- Views: 28802
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
Does the guitar sound better only using two pickups sensor disks or would three sensor disks be better.
Wayne
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 1:51 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Shop listening recommendations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 48044
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...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:53 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Recent build, Cassie.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11515
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:52 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: New Flamenco Blanca
- Replies: 9
- Views: 33256
Re: New Flamenco Blanca
Interesting build and beautiful looking guitar with the height adjustments for Flamenco playing.
Wayne
Wayne
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:20 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Christmas Greetings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 18619
Re: Christmas Greetings
Thanks Martin & Jeremy for all the support with the forum in 2023.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Wayne
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Wayne
- Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:30 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Small guitar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 24406
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:06 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The Cockatoo "000'
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16850
Re: The Cockatoo "000'
I like all the inlay details with the timber combination used to create this great guitar.
Wayne
Wayne
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:20 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: European spruce QLD Maple classical & backwood and sitca med jumbo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20218
Re: European spruce QLD Maple classical & Backwoods and sitca med jumbo
Love the timber grain features on both guitars.
Wayne
Wayne
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: IRW and Spruce Concert Classical
- Replies: 6
- Views: 28764
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
Wayne
- 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: 38102
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
Wayne
- 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: 38102
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...
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:39 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 72196
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:56 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Mandolin in Engelmann Spruce and RIver Oak (redux)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 38446
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
Wayne
- 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: 38102
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...
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:01 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 25392
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
Wayne
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:26 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Pricilla TD18 build
- Replies: 2
- Views: 17293
Re: Pricilla TD18 build
Taffy your very versatile to the client's request. Great Result.
Wayne
Wayne
- 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: 38102
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...