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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

Hi Taffy,

Beautiful guitar as usual. Pity I didn't get to play that one.
Thank you for sharing your amazing craft.

Cheers

alan

Hi Amir, The kit you showed a link to I would recommend without question. The guy who owns the business is Tim and he has been a member of the forum as long as I have. I have purchased wood from Tim for almost 20 years and he is a great guy to deal with. I think a kit from Tim would be a better choi...

Hi Amir, Welcome to our forum. Sounds like you have some good, little projects to kick yourself off on the journey that never ends, building guitars. Some advice for you buy yourself some older English, European chisels and learn to sharpen them properly. A scraper blade is a very good tool to have ...

Hi Wayne,
That is a ripper guitar. I love the Marri binding. It looks a treat.
Cheers
Alan

Yes sad news. I haven't met David but heard many good things about his craftmanship.
RIP

Hi to all the forum members. Just a little bit about my past. I worked in a Bendigo Music Shop in the early 70s for four years and also 15 years in a Townsville music shop. I don't proclaim to be an expert but I have played many acoustic guitars over that time, some big names and some unknown brands...

Hi Mark,
Yes, Dr T T and his lovely wife E and two boys.
I can't enough good things about mun and dad.
Haven't seen them since they moved to Brisbane.
Pity, I really loved their company.
They are both beautiful people.
Cheers
Alan

Small world Mark.
Can you give me their initials, I can work it out from there.
It been ten years since I retired from teaching.
My guess is P S, see if I'm close.
Cheers
Al

Hi Mark,
Outstanding work mate. Attention to detail is a credit to you.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers
Alan

Exceptional inlay work Martin. I tried making my past two builds rosettes using segments and making up logs with different woods like ebony and maple together to achieve different designs. I was really happy with my efforts but have done some absolute outstanding work there. Thank your for sharing. ...

G'day Bob, Lovely instrument mate. I have a friend who builds in a similar fashion to you and he also makes class stringed instruments. I have bought guitar wood from Tim when he was in WA and will buy again in the future. His quality and service and excellent. I have a similar guitar to yours built...

Hi Taffy,
What a beauty.
Love your inlay work.
Cheers
Alan

Beautiful job. Love the guitar especially the block, neck inlay.
Any secrets on your method of inlaying/
Thanks for posting.
Cheers

Alan

Hi Wayne,
Ripper guitar mate I hope mine will not do my head in.
Cheers
Alan

Hi Taffy, You haven't told me that story before. It is sad but life is short. If looked after a guitar can last forever and get better as it ages. Too bad the same could not be said about us humans. But your friends got the chance to play some very nice instruments and I hope they will get passed do...

Hi everyone,

I have been asked by my Grandson to build him a Joe Dart Ernie ball bass. The single pickup. Looks like a straight forward build but they never are. I some of you younger builders have some info or even a template of the body it would be a big help to me.

Thanks in advance

Alan