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Hi Taffy, Love the weissenborn guitars. I have one of your weiss builds that you built for me along with some pics that really helped me get the feel of guitar building. Also your cryptic answers to my questions were a highlight. I learnt so much from you. A big thank you. This guitar is a ripper an...

Hi Johnny,
I have bought bits from these guys. Some are cheap and you only get what you pay for but their service is good. Their better quality bits are priced well. Business in Australia.
https://www.endmill.com.au/?srsltid=Afm ... 2KlaFPGGw2
Cheers
Alan

But my finish is not a French Polish as such. My old joints and bones won't allow me to push the rubber hard while applying a shellac.
So I call my method a shellac finish not a French Polish as such where you definitely need some sort of lubricant and many. many hours of hand rubbing.
Cheers

Alan

Hi Jeff, Yes that is exactly what I do. The advantage is if the rubber becomes sticky just add a little, 2 drops of ethanol and keep rubbing a little longer till it stops sticking and re-load the rubber for the next patch usually 100mm x 100mm area. The big necessity is to let the instrument finish ...

Yep, I agree with Martin.
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Al

Hi Jeff, I have been doing shellac finishes on my stringed instruments for years. My finish is not a French Polish but layers of shellac to achieve a good coverage of shellac to be able to cut back with sandpaper between sessions. I use dewaxed blonde in a 2lb cut. when applying I have two syringes ...

Welcome to to the forum Martin.
Look forward to your contributions and questions.
Cheers
Alan

Thanks Mark you have explained it well.
On my Les Paul which has a 14 degree angled headstock and a zero nut I can do a tone bend on the b string third fret and not have any feel changes.
Thanks for your attention to my question.

Cheers

Alan

Hi Mark, Could you explain the side slip you are experiencing please? Is the string loosing tune when bent or is it sliding off the side of the fingerboard? My plan states 17 degree angled headstock? Seems a little excessive! As the neck is already 4 degree angled with the 5 degree applied to the he...

Hi Mark, I'm just about to embark on a SG Junior build with the one p90. If my project can look as good as yours I will be a happy man. Congratulation on a fine build. I will also be using a zero nut after I build a LP recently using the zero nut. The guitar has a great feeling neck and spot on into...

G'day Johnny, You are right, there is no such thing as a stupid question. Twenty five years ago I was in the same position. I think pine is great to start with. Maybe look out for some pine pieces and laminate them together till you have a slab big enough to build your PRS. Approach the body like a ...

G'day Matt, I've used Angelus dye and added a few drops into my shellac mix. Then you can try it on some scrap until you get the colour you want and then apply so the first coats are like a sealer and then went back to my shellac mix which will become darker the more layers you apply. I have seen a ...

Lovely guitar Taffy.
Like Kiwigeo I also like the Parlor size guitar.
The the right guitar to reach for to play on the couch.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Alan

Yep I started building seriously in 2005 and this forum has been my learning library.
The information here is second to none.
Please come and ask your questions, show us your work and woodwork issues.
Cheers
Alan

Hi Wayne,
I'm with the rest of the guys, a guitar worth waiting for.
Beautiful silking figure in the top and first class finish.
Cheers
Alan

Hi Taffy,

Great work there to bring the old guitar back to life.
When are you calling in to see me next?

Cheers Al

RIP Bob, I also had many dealings with RC Tonewoods and he was always a very generous person with his time and advice not to mention some great deals. Very sad to hear.
Alan

Hi Taffy,
Great story. What a beautiful instrument and it was in the right hands to become such a stunner. Beautiful work.
Is this project only been finished recently?
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Cheers
Alan

Hi Wayne,

Classy build as we come to expect.
It is so good to hear the new owner is so pleased with his new guitar.
Very satisfying as a builder.
Thank you for sharing the pictures

Cheers

Alan

Hi Taffy,
A fitting tribute. As I have said before I just admire your inlay skill and love the story it depicts.
The walnut displays beautiful figure.
I think you may like the 000 size guitar?
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Alan

Hi Wayne,

Congratulations, the new owner will be pleased when he sees that beautiful instrument.
The inlay work is imaginative and is an ascetically, well thought out theme.

Thanks for sharing

Cheers

Alan

Great looking guitar Wayne.
The Blackwood set is to dye for.
Thanks for posting the pictures.
Cheers
Alan

Another fine looking guitar Taffy.
Beautiful work and inlay.
Cheers
Alan

Merry Xmas to all our members and guests.
Thank you to Martin and Jeremy for keeping the forum a great place to be a part of.
Cheers
Alan

A wealth of information came from this man.
RIP, and thank you for your website and contribution to the Luthier world.
Alan