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by ozziebluesman
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Left handed Selmer
Replies: 6
Views: 339

Re: Left handed Selmer

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
by ozziebluesman
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tommy a 000 style guitar
Replies: 3
Views: 1064

Re: Tommy a 000 style guitar

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
by ozziebluesman
Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: F5 style mandolin
Replies: 4
Views: 7283

Re: F5 style mandolin

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
by ozziebluesman
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer d hole
Replies: 13
Views: 27470

Re: Selmer d hole

Great looking guitar Wayne.
The Blackwood set is to dye for.
Thanks for posting the pictures.
Cheers
Alan
by ozziebluesman
Mon Dec 25, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Recent build, Cassie.
Replies: 5
Views: 10963

Re: Recent build, Cassie.

Another fine looking guitar Taffy.
Beautiful work and inlay.
Cheers
Alan
by ozziebluesman
Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Christmas Greetings
Replies: 3
Views: 17919

Re: Christmas Greetings

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
by ozziebluesman
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Vale Frank Ford - luthier and teacher
Replies: 5
Views: 17763

Re: Vale Frank Ford - luthier and teacher

A wealth of information came from this man.
RIP, and thank you for your website and contribution to the Luthier world.
Alan
by ozziebluesman
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The Cockatoo "000'
Replies: 8
Views: 16218

Re: The Cockatoo "000'

Hi Taffy,

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

Cheers

alan
by ozziebluesman
Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hi, introducing myself
Replies: 22
Views: 50279

Re: Hi, introducing myself

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...
by ozziebluesman
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hi, introducing myself
Replies: 22
Views: 50279

Re: Hi, introducing myself

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 ...
by ozziebluesman
Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
Replies: 14
Views: 69785

Re: Gypsy jazz guitar

Hi Wayne,
That is a ripper guitar. I love the Marri binding. It looks a treat.
Cheers
Alan
by ozziebluesman
Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: R.I.P. David Churchill
Replies: 5
Views: 18580

Re: R.I.P. David Churchill

Yes sad news. I haven't met David but heard many good things about his craftmanship.
RIP
by ozziebluesman
Tue May 23, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 'OOO' finished at last.
Replies: 4
Views: 11675

Re: 'OOO' finished at last.

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...
by ozziebluesman
Wed May 10, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Another hollow electric
Replies: 9
Views: 14333

Re: Another hollow electric

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
by ozziebluesman
Mon May 08, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Another hollow electric
Replies: 9
Views: 14333

Re: Another hollow electric

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
by ozziebluesman
Sun May 07, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Another hollow electric
Replies: 9
Views: 14333

Re: Another hollow electric

Hi Mark,
Outstanding work mate. Attention to detail is a credit to you.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers
Alan
by ozziebluesman
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Classical rosette after Fleta
Replies: 6
Views: 7372

Re: Classical rosette after Fleta

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. ...
by ozziebluesman
Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Triple 0 in Blackhearted Sassafras and Bunya Pine
Replies: 28
Views: 86395

Re: Triple 0 in Blackhearted Sassafras and Bunya Pine

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...
by ozziebluesman
Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Guitar Story..
Replies: 5
Views: 10944

Re: New Guitar Story..

Hi Taffy,
What a beauty.
Love your inlay work.
Cheers
Alan
by ozziebluesman
Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Les Paul Junior Build
Replies: 5
Views: 12261

Re: Les Paul Junior Build

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

Alan
by ozziebluesman
Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer
Replies: 6
Views: 18081

Re: Selmer

Hi Wayne,
Ripper guitar mate I hope mine will not do my head in.
Cheers
Alan
by ozziebluesman
Wed Mar 01, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guitar with a story...sorry about that.
Replies: 4
Views: 10596

Re: Guitar with a story...sorry about that.

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...
by ozziebluesman
Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Joe Dart Look alike
Replies: 0
Views: 23145

Joe Dart Look alike

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
by ozziebluesman
Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A build from a few years ago
Replies: 1
Views: 9461

Re: An build from a few years ago

G'day Taffy,
I never got to see or hear that one. It looks fabulous mate. Especially the incredible hand cut inlay work.
An oldie maybe, but a real goodie.
Glad you have got the hang of the pic uploading.
Cheers
Alan
by ozziebluesman
Thu Feb 16, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Carbon fiber Nut n saddle
Replies: 15
Views: 19410

Re: Carbon fiber Nut n saddle

G'day William, Here is a link to Paul Reed Smith vid on the very subject, guitar nuts material. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3o2FHxz9O8 So I reckon just try the carbon fiber. In my personal experience the difference in tone between say brass, bone, ebony and the synthetic nut materials is huge. ...