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by Pappy Green
Sat May 31, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mandocello plan/advice
Replies: 5
Views: 9625

Re: Mandocello plan/advice

I am much obliged for the advice. I think I will go with standard guitar style bracing.

Kerry how does the small body handle the low C?
by Pappy Green
Tue May 27, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mandocello plan/advice
Replies: 5
Views: 9625

Mandocello plan/advice

Hi, I am planning to build a mandocello based on a standard size classical body shape with a scale length of around 25inch. I am unsure which bracing pattern to use that would serve me best in such a low register and I am unabe to find a plan anywhere. I have built an octave mandolin in an O size gu...
by Pappy Green
Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Advice on neck repair
Replies: 12
Views: 11467

Re: Advice on neck repair

I am much obliged to you all for the advice. :D
by Pappy Green
Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Advice on neck repair
Replies: 12
Views: 11467

Advice on neck repair

Hi all,
wondering if I can get some advice. I have been asked to repair a banjo neck that was damaged on a flight. It looks pretty clean (haven't seen it up close). Are there any specific tips from the greater font of wisdom?

thanks
by Pappy Green
Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Parlor Cases
Replies: 1
Views: 3329

Parlor Cases

At the risk of being a little but "five minutes ago" I have recently taken possession of some nice parlor cases from TKL. There are two version 'flash' and 'not so flash' but both the same dimensions. I saw these cases on Elderly website for $99 but the shipping of $255 killed the deal. I contacted ...
by Pappy Green
Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Meet 000 "Tommy"
Replies: 14
Views: 14789

Re: Meet 000 "Tommy"

Taffy you are a generous soul with a gift
by Pappy Green
Sun May 13, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Fret Board Taper Jig - Table Saw Method.
Replies: 18
Views: 33954

Re: Fret Board Taper Jig - Table Saw Method.

Alan I was just discussing this with Allan H here in Townsville and he said "why don't you look on the forum". Brilliant in its simplicity.

thanks

Brett
by Pappy Green
Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A pair just finished
Replies: 6
Views: 7966

Re: A pair just finished

thanks for the positive comments. I actually didn't think to put many photos up but I will on the weekend once I find the camera. These were on the iPhoneI got the Goncalo Alves on line from the US 'cause it has that unique colour. Bought it when I first caught the bug and colour was as good a reaso...
by Pappy Green
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A pair just finished
Replies: 6
Views: 7966

A pair just finished

Just finished two guitars. First one is Lutz Spruce, Goncalo Alves B&S, QLD maple neck, rosewood fretboard and bridge. Body size is modeled on a Tanglewood TW45 body size, (think mini jumbo/folk). I started out to make a baritone but when I was measuring up to fit the neck realised the bridge plate ...
by Pappy Green
Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: What, next one already?
Replies: 12
Views: 10252

Re: What, next one already?

love blackwood. Hey what dehumidifier did you get. I am in Townsville and humidity is a killer
by Pappy Green
Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lutz and Blackwood classical
Replies: 13
Views: 15200

Re: Lutz and Blackwood classical

Beautiful work. Bet it looks a darn sight better than your Yamaha too :D
by Pappy Green
Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar cases for smaller/parlour guitars
Replies: 11
Views: 10277

Re: Guitar cases for smaller/parlour guitars

Bob which case are you getting from Cedar Creek? I emailed Artist and they were non comittal. I have also found a TKL case at Elderly that is about $220 landed (the case is only $90).

Brett
by Pappy Green
Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Rebuilt Mandolin
Replies: 3
Views: 5797

Re: Rebuilt Mandolin

Pete I'm tired just reading the list of work let alone doing it. Great job :D
by Pappy Green
Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: OM #5
Replies: 9
Views: 10297

Re: OM #5

Very classy
by Pappy Green
Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar cases for smaller/parlour guitars
Replies: 11
Views: 10277

Re: Guitar cases for smaller/parlour guitars

Bob that would be great. He averages $79 for a case. Pretty darn good.
by Pappy Green
Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My First Nylon.
Replies: 15
Views: 14827

Re: My First Nylon.

well chuffed indeed Paul
by Pappy Green
Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Parlour Guitar
Replies: 15
Views: 16384

Re: Parlour Guitar

Bello
by Pappy Green
Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Maple Tenor Ukulele
Replies: 15
Views: 14378

Re: Maple Tenor Ukulele

Beautiful
by Pappy Green
Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar Strings
Replies: 17
Views: 14219

Re: Guitar Strings

Elderly Instruments (http://www.elderly.com/departments/strings) have very keen prices on strings though they can't ship Elixer for some reason.
by Pappy Green
Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bunya/ Sassafras Parlor
Replies: 11
Views: 12389

Re: Bunya/ Sassafras Parlor

Hey Tod it is a very easy wood to bend and work in general. Good for first timers.
by Pappy Green
Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Kowhaiwhai
Replies: 10
Views: 11888

Re: Kowhaiwhai

now that is something to aspire to
by Pappy Green
Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bunya/ Sassafras Parlor
Replies: 11
Views: 12389

Re: Bunya/ Sassafras Parlor

Thanks all for your kind words. I think the extra fret (13 to the body) makes the body look longer and now that you have pointed it out it does look like one of those older styles. Can I take credit for that accident :?: I used the Scott Antes plan. Only have a hard copy unfortunately. It is availab...
by Pappy Green
Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bunya/ Sassafras Parlor
Replies: 11
Views: 12389

Bunya/ Sassafras Parlor

Hi, here is my first home built. A parlor with Bunya top, Sassafras B&S, QLD Maple neck, Ebony binding (very hard for a newbie to get on - not recommended for a first build), Mulga fretboard and bridge. 24.9 scale, 13 fret. My thanks to Alan the Ozzie Blues man for his support and encouragement. Ont...
by Pappy Green
Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Advice for a newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 14760

Re: Advice for a newbie

Wow thanks for the advice everyone. I had some timber packs arrive yesterday and am keen to get a crack on though I will need to deal with the humidity as I was reading in another post last night. I really appreciate your welcome :D

Brett
by Pappy Green
Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Advice for a newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 14760

Re: Advice for a newbie

Thanks Rod. Not sure what re-sawing sides even means that's how new I am. :?