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Interesting concept Allen, two wound D G & two plain B E ? Extra light gauge strings? Good to see other uke lovers challenging tradition!
Could you press your open minded client for a sound sample...Love to hear it !!!!!

Cheers,
Gaz

By the looks, you're on the right track Martin.

Thx,

Gaz

I do enjoy a colourfull Sassy billet & the green purfling appointments with Paua come up a treat, the smile om Emelie adds weight to your craft Trent, Well done!
Interesting Tuners, could you share the brand Please.

Thx for sharing,

Gary.

Thx for the pic's Wayne, looks impressive, are you happy with the productivity of this unit?
I'm about too build a similar set up . Dm sent.

Cheers,
Gaz

What a BEAUTY!! Love the colour combination, a gift that will keep on giving pleasure!

What species is the purple bridge/fretboard ??

Well done Frank!

Gaz

WOW!! I'll bet that beauty didn't sit on the show stand for long !!!

Is the Purple, Acacia Carnei ?

Well done Rod.

Gaz

Another Amazing instrument from the Browklee clan, & the melodic tones are captivating!

Well done!

Gaz

Great choice of complimenting timbers Peter, beautiful Instrument!
May I ask what finish protects this Mandolin pls?

Cheers,
Gaz

Hi Peter, is this finish a semi gloss or satin?

Gaz

Two thumbs up for this little beauty Frank!! Stunning.
I'd be interested too know what brand of strings you fitted ?

Well done!
Gaz

Choice bro!! Great colour combo, Satin box pops that beautiful Sassy!
Intriguing butt strips, your own design?, & that neck to body join?? interesting, being a uke man, how does it attach
?, similar too a telecaster?

Well done!,

Gaz

Interesting shop south west of Brisbane, anders.

blackwoodtimbers.com.au

Cheers,
Gaz

I really like this colour combo Jim! The stained Silky Oak pairs well with the wild She oak F/b & bridge, while the Bunya top tones it all down, & what a great idea in the green purfling to accentuate the Paua & Pearl shell rosette, Love that feature! If I may, what stain did you use too enhance the...

Official Luthiers Forum, The answer too many topics Murray!!

Gaz

I'm keen too see your method also Thanks Steve.

Similar situation Nigel, I erected my 2nd hand shed, thinking my location by the Brisbane bay side, would be cool enough with sea breezes to omit roof insulation, NOT the case! I installed enviro friendly 2r Tontine thermal insulation 75mm thick between Top hats under existing roof sheeting & then c...

Cool pic's Mark, what is your photography set up?

Gaz

Reaching for my sunnies too protect my eye's from abundant wood porn!!!
If I was into electrics, would probs say " AWESOME AXE MAN!!!
BUT I'm into UKULELES.....so, Meh! Itsorrright! lol.
I love the look of the unbound double cutaway & the Blackwood is amazing!

Good work Mr Killer!!

Gaz

Ripper rendition! Thanks for sharing Kim & Great too see you back on the keyboard.

Happy Easter to all!

Gaz

Impressively Splendid colour tones Allen!
In regards to recon tiles, would thin ca glue hold the fragile stone better whole processing?
Does the lazer explode the crumbly tile?

Gaz

That's a little ripper slimline Cal, with a hearty jig sound sample, did you craft the tuner buttons as well?
Great patch of black eyed Daisy's for a back drop photo shoot!! I'm sure your daughter will love that plinker!

Gaz

Apologies, that is 4140 hardened shaft, Not stainless 4110.
Happy to share a local small business with like minded sharing people!
Check your inbox Nigel

Gaz

The local Brisbane distributor of 0.55 Kw motor $173 Sourced a 4110 hardened 1" shaft 36" lg, ends threaded, for $120 Bearing supplies $34 for P205 Buff wheels out of Melbourne $50 - $75 ea depending on cloth grade were to much for my hip pocket. So purchased buff wheels & flanges from Stew mac for ...

Poignant to topic Mark!. I have noted many times uploaded pic's are misconstrued to the viewing eyes. Do pic's look normal at preview before posting & then change tact when submitted?? Luthier computer whiz " Please explain". All be it upside down, Beautiful instrument Mark!! one of your creations??...

Interesting reviews from this young bloke Nigel, supplier is UK based.
https://thegunman.net.au/ani-r150-t-mini-gun-review/

Gaz