Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Thanks everyone for the positive comments. Before number 2 I have to relocate to Hong Kong (again no shop of my own yet). I have been in touch with a luthier there and will discuss with him once I am in HK. I am thinking OOO, 12 fret, and live back, to get a bit more bass. Woods are not yet determin...

Thanks everyone for the comments. On the note of the guys in Botany, I have to say they are all top notch. Gerard, Darrell, Hugh and Peter are all wonderful. Extensive knowledge, lots of patience and encouragement, wonderful teachers. Gerard is very willing to take the time to talk and explain with ...

With help from all of the guys in Botany I have built my first Guitar. Gilet OO 12 fret pattern Back and Sides/Rosette: Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle Binding: Ebony w/maple side purfling Neck: Queensland Maple Fretboard/Heelcap/Headplate: Ebony Frets: Evo Gold FWG74 Nut: Compensated bone Soundboard: Europe...

Hello, I have been lurking in this wonderful forum for a few months. Trying to absorb 10% of the great information here. I have not built a guitar before, just some woodworking years ago now. I have not had a house or workshop for the past several years due to work relocating me to different locatio...