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by Dekka
Sun Jan 21, 2018 8:57 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Telealike.
Replies: 8
Views: 16954

Re: Telealike.

Looks awesome, Jim.
by Dekka
Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: I'm retiring
Replies: 45
Views: 65123

Re: I'm retiring

Although I am a small time contributor, I wish you all the best for your whiskey business and thank you for providing such a world class forum.
This forum and its contributors have provided untold knowledge and shared immense knowledge amongst members. Bravo!
by Dekka
Mon May 01, 2017 11:28 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop vs Steel String Acoustic Sound
Replies: 8
Views: 9136

Re: Archtop vs Steel String Acoustic Sound

What I mean is total body volume. like if you filled the two guitars with water and poured it out they would measure at the same amount. that and the port size determine the helmholtz resonance, what you get when you hum in the sound hole. I get what "volume" is ... but am struggling with the "inde...
by Dekka
Mon May 01, 2017 9:56 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop vs Steel String Acoustic Sound
Replies: 8
Views: 9136

Re: Archtop vs Steel String Acoustic Sound

I'm definitely in the less-educated category.... but I think if you go back to the original instruments, Archtops were large-bodied instruments that needed to be heard acoustically in an orchestra. Those instruments would have had a lot of punch but not so much sustain. Flat tops were comparatively ...
by Dekka
Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Major f**k ups
Replies: 14
Views: 14735

Re: Major f**k ups

Recently, I finished my first Uke (a gift for my wife). Proud of the result, I took it to show a luthier mate who had helped me along the way and upon leaving his place with a sense of accomplishment I hopped into my car just as the wind blew the door shut; pinning the uke against the steering wheel...
by Dekka
Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:23 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lurkers first Tenor Ukulele build
Replies: 5
Views: 8634

Re: Lurkers first Tenor Ukulele build

Wow! You gotta be happy with that. Looks great!

-Derek
by Dekka
Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Anniversary issue
Replies: 4
Views: 8116

Re: Anniversary issue

lamanoditrento wrote:What number is the ukulele anniversary? :D

Nice work!!
In our case, it's 15 years.
30 years is Double-bass ! (Gulp) :|
by Dekka
Mon Jan 09, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Anniversary issue
Replies: 4
Views: 8116

Re: Anniversary issue

Here's a pic of the interior with home made pickup. (18mm piezos set in Araldite)
by Dekka
Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:58 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Anniversary issue
Replies: 4
Views: 8116

Anniversary issue

With my anniversary approaching my wife expressed her desire to learn the Ukulele ...so I made my first ever uke: a concert (on a budget). Huge thanks to Paul (Ozwood) for his assistance and advice. Top : Spruce (Ozwood cast-off) Neck: Meranti Back and sides: Alleged Meranti? ...but looks more like ...
by Dekka
Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ukulele bridge, quarter or rift, etc?
Replies: 6
Views: 7098

Re: Ukulele bridge, quarter or rift, etc?

Is that always with the grain perpendicular to the strings (across the bridge)?
Perpendicular to the soundboard.
by Dekka
Wed Nov 09, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ukulele bridge, quarter or rift, etc?
Replies: 6
Views: 7098

Re: Ukulele bridge, quarter or rift, etc?

Hi Jim

Researching on the net has some suggesting that the perpendicular growth rings of quartersawn can create a splitting point in front of the saddle and argue for rift sawn.
(I'm tempted to use burl and avoid the restless nights of torment and worry. Lol!)
by Dekka
Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ukulele bridge, quarter or rift, etc?
Replies: 6
Views: 7098

Ukulele bridge, quarter or rift, etc?

Hi. About to make a uke bridge but unsure of best grain orientation.
Thought I'd ask what most of you folks do?

Cheers, Derek
by Dekka
Tue Jun 14, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Surround soundbox???
Replies: 7
Views: 12827

Re: Surround soundbox???

kiwigeo wrote:You could fit downlights on the arch so you can play in the dark.
First archtop that comes complete with soffit.
by Dekka
Sun Jun 12, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Surround soundbox???
Replies: 7
Views: 12827

Surround soundbox???

Saw this dandy. Had to share.
(Not sure if the proud owner is our former PM.)

-Derek
by Dekka
Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:44 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Internet Security Anti Virus
Replies: 10
Views: 13162

Re: Internet Security Anti Virus

It's EVIL, I tells yer ...wiv great big, pointy teef!

+1 on Norton being slow.
by Dekka
Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Internet Security Anti Virus
Replies: 10
Views: 13162

Re: Internet Security Anti Virus

That's a hard one to answer, Lex, given that Windows 10 is essentially spyware. This is an extract from their terms and conditions:- "We will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private fold...
by Dekka
Sun Feb 14, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Another Quake
Replies: 3
Views: 7388

Another Quake

My thoughts are with the people of Christchurch enduring yet another quake. Info is sketchy at the moment but I'm sure the memories of 2011 must make it all the more traumatic.

-Derek
by Dekka
Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Electric Bass Timbers
Replies: 51
Views: 72436

Re: Electric Bass Timbers

I should have mentioned that this sketch just shows the "concept" of how you can go about it but the colours may not be right for the Musicman pup. Nordstrand pickups has a schematic for a different switch (on/on/on) that might be worth while. http://nordstrandpickups.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/...
by Dekka
Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Electric Bass Timbers
Replies: 51
Views: 72436

Re: Electric Bass Timbers

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by Dekka
Tue Dec 08, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Electric Bass Timbers
Replies: 51
Views: 72436

Re: Electric Bass Timbers

Not a bass but an interesting material choice.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/72001/ma ... ard-guitar
by Dekka
Mon Dec 07, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Instruments owners?
Replies: 0
Views: 16036

Instruments owners?

Seymour and Shepparton police have arrested a man and a woman in relation to a number of offences including the alleged thefts of multiple musical instruments. Police have released photographs of some of the stolen items in the hope that someone may recognise them. http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/ne...
by Dekka
Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hlw do I install jack in a cigar box.
Replies: 18
Views: 17397

Re: Hlw do I install jack in a cigar box.

It's a bit dodgy but it works.... 1. Secure your box to a bench. 2. Dill 1/4" hole where jack is to go. 3. Get yourself a 3/4"+ diameter straight router bit with a 1/4"shaft. (make sure the cutting edges run the full length of the cutter body or slightly beyond at the shaft end) 4. Insert shaft via ...
by Dekka
Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: How gut strings are made.
Replies: 1
Views: 4634

How gut strings are made.

Not a cat to be seen on this video.

http://www.thestrad.com/cpt-latests/how ... -are-made/
by Dekka
Wed Aug 05, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Motorbike on water
Replies: 3
Views: 6081

Motorbike on water

Sharing this just because it was unbelievable to see.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDi9uFcD7XI

Enjoy - Derek
by Dekka
Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Will HHG fix this?
Replies: 4
Views: 5334

Re: Will HHG fix this?

Thanks very much for the advice, guys.

-Derek