Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hey Bob, interesting project. When I'd seen some specs on weight/strength info of sassafras I was wondering how it would go as a top. I'd look forward to your findings. Another Aussie timber I'm curious about is eucalyptus muellerana or Yellow stringy bark. I gave some to TimS last year and he recko...

Having seen on the forum some threads about interesting designs by Batson Guitars and Parker Archtop Guitars, I thought I'd post another interesting design I saw while browsing the net by Mervyn David- the Smoothtalker. While the guitar is a little out there, I'm thinking the main design could be re...

You are viewing a re-constructed thread by the ANZLF recovery team. For more information click here . " Originally Posted on:"Thu Aug 12, 2010 " Hi All, I'm interested in testing out some different neck profiles to find one that is most comfortable for my carpal tunnel. I have an idea of making up ...

John, certainly some of the rosewood species. Some of the more exotic species like Koa, Cocobolo. What about the spruces, maples or mahoganies? Are they in danger of being logged out or supply limited? In WA the greenies have been trying to stop all logging native forests with timbers like Jarrah, K...

You are viewing a re-constructed thread by the ANZLF recovery team. For more information click here . " Originally Posted on:Mon Aug 09, 2010 " I work in the timber industry and am constantly thinking about the sustainability of logging and timber processing practices. As a lot of the highly valued...

Thanks guys for the replies.

WHat is the usual dimensions for the Kerfing and space between the cuts?

Brenden

You are viewing a re-constructed thread by the ANZLF recovery team. For more information click here . " Originally Posted on:Mon Aug 16, 2010 " Hi All, I'm looking at making up some kerf linings. How wide are they between each cut? I did an experiment at work with the bandsaw and cut some practice ...

Hi, Thanks for the replies. Puff, I'm sure it was the truss rod I adjusted. There are no other bolts or stickers that may have bolts underneath. As for different guitars, the scale length on my Mini Maton EML/6 is 3/4 or 579mm. I know this scale length is ideal for me as the last 3/4 size Acoustic I...

You are viewing a re-constructed thread by the ANZLF recovery team. For more information click here . " Originally Posted on: Sat Aug 07, 2010 5:42 pm " Hi All, A quick question for those of you who do repairs etc. How do you go about removing a neck from an acoustic guitar where you cannot see how...

Hey Bob,

How is the acoustic/electric prototype going?

I started a thread about small bodied chambered acoustic guitars, then I found this. I'm curious if it's finished and whgat sort of sound you got out of it?

Brenden

Hi Rick, The Renaissance RS-6 is exactly the sort of thing I'm looking to build. It's the side bending part that I don't have the equipment or skill to be able to do. I just wish I could see what these look like internally in terms of the chambers, bracing etc. So are these esentially a solid block ...

Thanks Nick, I am am really looking for as close to regular acoustic amplified sound as possible, not unplugged. A carved out solid body with say 20mm or more sides, would give enough space to do things like arm bevels and body contours without the complications & engineering challenges of trying to...

You are viewing a re-constructed thread by the ANZLF recovery team. For more information click here . I'm interested in solid body/chambered acoustic guitars as a simplified build for someone who has not built a guitar before. Carvin does them, Washburn has done them, Gibson/Epiphone with the Chet ...

Lillian, Making my own silent/electro acoustic guitar from my dinky strat is exactly what I'm trying to do. I just measured from inside the nut to the centre of the 12th fret and it is 322mm. So I'm assuming this means my guitar has a 644mm scale length. That StewMac Calculator says: Bridge placemen...

No problem Martin. I was taken back a bit by the initial comments. Not much choice in Dr's here unfortunately. My Dr should have retired 5 years ago, but I can get in to see him, whereas the other Dr's in town I think December is the earliest appointment. A mate of mine had CTS surgery done and was ...

I already use the lightest acoustic strings I can get. I love playing the acoustic guitar. I've found that the scale length, body thickness and other factors affect how much pain I'm in and how much feeling I lose in my hands. I've bought and sold more guitar than I care to admit to try to find the ...

NO!!!!....I am not on drugs or drunk......I have been watching and joining in the discussions and enjoy what you guys are doing here, but when I asked for some advice, I didn't expect to be ridiculed. I have carpal tunnel that makes playing my acoustic difficult and painful. I play at church every w...

Hi All, I'm working on an idea on my dinky strat. I want to turn it into a solid body acoustic. img~ I was wondering if you guys might be able to suggest how I go about placing the bridge in the right spot. It was all black paint before, but I sanded the back and front and left the sides black. I do...

Sheoak?

regards

Brenden