Thanks Alan, I was able to watch the video of the OM guitar on your Facebook channel. It certainly has good volume range. It was interesting to see how you were able to find a suitable slab of western red cedar for the guitar top from Bunnings.
Wayne
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- Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:01 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: OO Acoustic Guitar
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16842
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:59 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: OO Acoustic Guitar
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16842
Re: OO Acoustic Guitar
Alan I missed out on replying to your post in August 2022. Unfortunately, for a number of months I could not login to the forum due to a password problem that I had. Eventually, I was able to contact Martin and my problem solved. I did enjoy listening to your youtube of the guitar build and the soun...
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:39 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Custom LMX - Crossover Nylon in Ovangkol / Red Cedar
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10915
Re: Custom LMX - Crossover Nylon in Ovangkol / Red Cedar
Great looking guitar and craftsmanship. I like the rosette design. How does that 100 year old red cedar top sound? I expect that it would have some warmth qualities.
Wayne
Wayne
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:41 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Installation of LR Baggs Lyric Microphone on Falcate Braced Guitar
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3662
Re: Installation of LR Baggs Lyric Microphone on Falcate Braced Guitar
Sorry about this. Please disregard previous post as I have not found a way to edit this posting. I have revised the video due to the previous video overall length being too long and had the wrong audio track. The edited video is now shorter with the long blank ending removed and enhancement tools us...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:55 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Installation of LR Baggs Lyric Microphone on Falcate Braced Guitar
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3662
Re: Installation of LR Baggs Lyric Microphone on Falcate Braced Guitar
As an addition to the acoustic 'Guitar Recording Comparison' youtube video I have produce another youtube of the Audio track of the 'L. R. Baggs Lyric' microphone with enhancement and effects. See link below. https://youtu.be/AfbvcSR1oUI These improvements support the use of the 'L. R. Baggs Lyric' ...
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:05 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Installation of LR Baggs Lyric Microphone on Falcate Braced Guitar
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3662
Re: Installation of LR Baggs Lyric Microphone on Falcate Braced Guitar
I have made a comparison recording (no effects added) with my latest acoustic guitar build, see photo attachment. This has involved recording with the 'L .R. Baggs Lyric' Microphone and Rhodes Microphones. I think that the 'Rhodes' Microphone produced the better audio. The 'Lyric' does need some EQ ...
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:46 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Christmas Greetings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8990
Christmas Greetings
This year seems to pass quickly again and time to put up some Christmas lights. I have prepared a youtube video showing our home Christmas lighting display and also included an instrumental sound track of a Christmas Carol 'Silent Night'. I created and recorded all the guitar sound tracks using my l...
- Sat Dec 17, 2022 11:33 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Tiger Myrtle OM
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15881
Re: Tiger Myrtle OM
The guitar looks amazing and as you mentioned has a great sound. Excellent style and craftsmanship!
Wayne
Wayne
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 7:37 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4902
Re: Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
by 56nortondomy » Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:07 pm Hi Wayne. You can get 6mm x 4mm from Australian carbon fibre there's a minimum order of $30. They come in 1mt lengths. I usually buy about 20 lengths then they last for a while. Wayne The 4X6mm rods that are linked are the ones I've been using for 10 years...
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 2:09 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4902
Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
To minimise lateral twist with an acoustic steel string guitar neck would installing carbon fibre rods glued in with epoxy on each side of the truss rod help? Maybe installing carbon fibre rods would help to control neck twisting and therefore help to improve the guitar's ability to cope better with...
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:58 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Pattern Makers Vice on Special at Carbatec
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3840
Re: Pattern Makers Vice on Special at Carbatec
I needed an addition vise for the workshop and ordered one today. It will be my birthday present in 2023.
Wayne
Wayne
- Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:30 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Veneer Supplier
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1912
Re: Veneer Supplier
Martin, Very interesting website with lots of veneers and specialty tools.
Wayne
Wayne
- Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8643
Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
Need to look around locally. I noticed that 'Carbatec' and 'Beaut Polishes' sell Hard Shellac. See pdf attachment. Wayne Lacquer products.pdf I get my shellac and hardener/plasticizer separately from Restorers Choice and mix up the hard shellac myself. Not sure why but I've had better results with ...
- Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:43 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8643
Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
Great Wayne. I haven't used it but would be keen to hear what you think of it once you have had a go. Mark I had a closer look at the Royal Lac website and a quart container in Blond was $71.00 US and has shipping restriction. It can only be shipped to the 48 states. Need to look around locally. I ...
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:04 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8643
Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
LMI is on-selling it from another supplier. You can get it elsewhere. This place in San Diego says they will ship "anywhere in this world". http://www.shellacfinishes.com I checked out the website and looked at the instructional videos using Royal Lacquer. I have no experience with French Polishing...
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:44 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mun Ebony - Ancient Sitka Tenor Uke
- Replies: 10
- Views: 18048
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:40 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Miratone 3220 source
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3853
Re: Miratone 3220 source
I had look at Mirotone's website re: 3220 data sheet:
Shelf life 36 months
Comes in 4 litre and 20 litre sizes
Wayne
Shelf life 36 months
Comes in 4 litre and 20 litre sizes
Wayne
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:31 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Miratone 3220 source
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3853
Re: Miratone 3220 source
My understanding is that the lacquer from 'Mirotone', Yennora NSW, https://mirotone.com/, is only sold in the larger size containers. Another option is 'Mohawk' that can be purchased in quart size and one gallon size from: Guitaraust Vic, https://www.guitaraust.com.au/finishing/lacquers.html Austral...
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:13 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Installation of LR Baggs Lyric Microphone on Falcate Braced Guitar
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3662
Installation of LR Baggs Lyric Microphone on Falcate Braced Guitar
For a guitar pickup I like the sound quality of the LR Baggs Lyric Microphone. For an 'X' braced guitar the microphone is normally mounted horizontally on the front of the bridge plate. To get the best performance the microphone needs to be mounted flush on the bridge plate and this is not feasible ...
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:08 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Safety first with Featherboards
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11556
Safety first with Featherboards
Recently, I purchased a 'Featherboard' kit from 'Carbatec' costing $84.00 and have been using's them on my router table when shaping back braces, plus on the bandsaw as supporting control guides. This has proven to be a great assistance and increased safety when using the router table and the bandsa...
- Wed Oct 12, 2022 12:31 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Working when tired
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3433
Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Working when tired
When feeling tired my moto is leave the workshop and come back the next day. If I have made a mistake, then sleep on it is the best thing to do. Once the mind is clear then a solution comes forth to proceed.
Wayne
Wayne
- Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:35 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13313
Re: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
Beautiful sounding guitar, Wayne. Thanks for the YouTube link. I'm struck by how rich and even it sound across trebles, mids and base, and how closely this guitar sounds to the Falcate guitars I have made. I think Trevor is on to something here. Great job. Eric Thanks Eric for your comments on the ...
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:48 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13313
Re: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
Thanks Greg for your comments on the guitar build. I purchased a Camphor Laurel back and sides set from 'Australia Guitar Timbers'. David Linton sources the Camphor Laurel in Queensland and is very experienced in milling this timber in quarter cut format. I used a side to make the bindings strips an...
- Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:47 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13313
Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
Thanks Martin for helping with my login problem. After many disruptions this year I have finally been able to complete a Falcate 14 fret body SS Guitar build. Having to stop and start then making mistakes through out this project I did have some rework. For the first time I made hemispherical frets ...
- Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:19 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Wood species for Falcate braces
- Replies: 37
- Views: 64737
Re: Wood species for Falcate braces
Here is a photo of my Primary and secondary Falcate Jigs.
Wayne
Wayne