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Thanks a lot for your advice, i will get striaght onto it. Cheers Richard

Guys I need some help, I was flooded in the January Floods here in Brisbane, I have only today been able to access my shed, all the timber tools, jigs , lets face it the bloody lot was seriously flooded, and has been in water mud for 2 weeks now in my shed in our basement, I have lots of timber, spe...

I would use the shellac (pumic) to fill it, nice work

Some very interesting reading guys, I thought I would leave this post with one more opinion. I would like to reinforce the fact that guitars are for musicians (mostly guitarists) and yes they come in all shapes and sizes, some never leave the lounge room, some record, and some perform, oh yes and so...

Yeah i have learned the hard way, i made a few backs and tops, only to find that they are now so distorted i dont know what to do with them, they were braced, any ideas on salvaging?

My commenst below relate to comments by Rick Turner Its dead right about the misicians deciding on what is best, it is also the misicians who drive the market and pricing for instruments, Supply and demand. John willliams plays a smallman, but only since Smallman listened to what it was that john wi...

I dissagree with the notion that someone who purchases a somogyi guitar is a living room guitar player and a collector, Listen to some cd's of whindam hill, great music, great artists and great instruments, some of which are somogyi guitars, I understand your comments about projection, but his philo...

Sounds like a bit of envy going on here or is it tall poppy syndrome? Why is it that in Australia we like to find fault with those who become very successfull, the negative comments are not very useful they are opinions, we all have opinions, but sometimes we should keep them to ourselves. Yes the b...

If you really want to splash out, i believe he is offering leather bound collector sets of the books.....for collectors that is

every thing waddi and Hesh said, Hesh put it to a tee, the 2 are really needed, and i agree he is not describing how to build a Somogyi Guitar, take the lessons and make it your own. That is my intent.
I bought the 2 as a set and was fortunate to get a signed copy of each

I bought his books Nick, they are very good

Lillian

I forgot to Mention they come in a black packet, these are the medium tension hanaback flamenco strings

Lillian

Hanibach (not sure of Spelling) make guitar strings with red Trebble, they are really good. They are medium tension strings. The red ones are specifically for flamenco sound, however i also have used them on my Classical guitar for a slightly brighter tone

I have been having a bit of trouble getting the pins for the bridge to fit nice & secure. Any one got some tips, pics would also be helpfull
I would be greatful

Cheers Richard

I would be interested in hearing some more feedback on this product as well as i would be keen to use it, please let me know your opinions

Thanks Guys
Dave Number 3 will be a OOO Made from African Blackwood, I am still looking at the timber combinations that i will use, I have already done the back and the soundboard(i did a few together while making # 2)
Mark The rosette is Heringbone and Pau shell

Mark Guitar look s really good, I know how proud you must feel because i 2 have just finished my second one. I have alwats wanted to make one similar to the shape you havedone, if you can let me know where you got the plans that would be great. I would love to start sharing advice on sound quality w...

Thanks for the comments guys,
Allen the top is Swiss Spruce with bear claw.
Bob I will email you a sound file when i do one, Thanks

I have finally finished number 2, learned a lot, the form has been great source of tips, and seeing everyones work has been motivation, I look forward to improving with number 3. The guitar has good volume and sustain, a tad bright at the moment but i know it will mellow with time, I am pleased with...

I noticed you have 2 holes left in the bridge slot, does this affect the sound, I thought the aim was to get as much contact from the saddle to the bridge as possible. Refer to Extract By E Somogyi "The saddle, in addition to helping to create the strings’ downward push, is an important coupling m...

Allen, I like the website, it has a good selction of images and the information is clear and concise. There was a few times when trying to navigate Page error came up. I like your work.

Very Cool, When you have it sprayed can you post some close ups of headstock I like it. Its what i was contemplating for an OO i am building. What is the bridge material, Nice design!

Thanks for th efeedback guys, i was a bit worried about the shape of the headstock but when i put on the tunners it made sense. And I agree Taffy, one of my serious weekneses. IMPATIENCE. (and poor spelling)

Thought i would share some images of the progress of this guitar. I am hoping to have it complete in 2 weeks, just in time to visit some old jamming mates in Canberra. http://www.anzlf.com/phpBB2/userpix/288_DSC_0088_1.jpg http://www.anzlf.com/phpBB2/userpix/288_DSC_0059_1.jpg I Still have to do the...

Hesh, Very Simple, Looks like a great way to do this task. I am about to enter this phase of a build, I will be using this technique. Thanks for sharing.