Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Like I said, dangerous. Joe

I respect all opinions. If you think Obama has done a good job an should continue, all I can say is " A little knowledge is dangerous thing" Joe

Thanks, Dave and Mike for those pictures. Hope mine will look half as good. Joe

Thanks to all who responded with help. I really appreciate and respect your input. I'm going for it. Joe

In the process of building a weissenborn guitar. Would like input on using a 3 piece top. I have some great, really old quarter sawn mahogany, but only five inches wide. Top would be in 3 pieces. I have no experience in this sort of thing and I have the greatest respect for the members of this forum...

Great guitar, great sound. One question. The top appears to be glued solid to the Baltic birch plywood frame? Thanks Joe

I'm sorry for the confusion that I have caused. I have put tape over my "caps lock" key and will try not to abbreviate again. I am so impressed with the knowledge and skills of all the members. I just want everyone to know that I really appreciate and value your opinions and help. I will be off line...

Thanks for all the help. I think 27 inches is what I'll go with. I'm a little gun shy about posting, so I hope this reply is ok.. Thanks again Joe

Sorry. I'm a newbie and did not pay attention to the letter size. I beg your pardon and thanks again for any help. Joe

THINKING OF BUILDING A BARRATONE WESSIE AND READ THAT THE SCALE LENGTH SHOULD BE 30 INCHES, OR THERE ABOUTS. THIS SEEMS EXTREME TO ME. I WOULD MUCH APPRECIATE ANY INPUT ON THIS SUBJECT. MANY THANKS JOE

Thanks to all for your tips and suggestions for rope binding. I know it will be some what of a task, but I'm going to go with it. Allen the tip about using veneer strips to help hold everything together, kind of puts my mind at ease, when it comes time to bend.

Would appreciate any help making rope binding. This is a great forum and my first post. Hope i'm doing it right. Thanks