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- Sun Nov 06, 2016 11:18 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: falcate nylon "cross-over" style
- Replies: 8
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Re: falcate nylon "cross-over" style
Really pretty guitar, Mark. It's nice to see a classical that is different to the usual Hauser or Torres shape. If my counting is right... the 13 fret join means 20 frets and still plenty of real estate for the soundhole to be a circle (although even more space in this case with the oval). Nice ide...
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 10:16 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: falcate nylon "cross-over" style
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12533
Re: falcate nylon "cross-over" style
Really pretty guitar, Mark. It's nice to see a classical classical that is different to the usual Hauser or Torres shape. If my counting is right... the 13 fret join means 20 frets and still plenty of real estate for the soundhole to still be a circle (although even more space in this case with the ...
- Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:10 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Spruce/cypress classical
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15488
Re: Spruce/cypress classical
Lol Martin, I hadn't noticed that on the can, now I can't unnotice it. After reading that crazy scary epoxy thread in the health and safety section I refuse to touch the stuff... I plan to either stick to this can of healthy living or to do a shellac FP in future. Bruce, I hit record on the iPhone t...
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:37 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Spruce/cypress classical
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15488
Re: Spruce/cypress classical
Thanks Mark. It's funny how things work out sometimes... my favourite design element is the cypress back and sides. While it's a AAA soundboard, I used cheap B grade cypress for the back and sides. I also have some top grade cypress, but after using the B grade it turns out I much prefer the interes...
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:55 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Spruce/cypress classical
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15488
Re: Spruce/cypress classical
Thanks all.
Bruce - I haven't recorded a sound clip yet but will do so shortly. The sound has opened up a lot the last couple of days... if it keeps improving on this trajectory I might just have to keep putting it off longer!
Bruce - I haven't recorded a sound clip yet but will do so shortly. The sound has opened up a lot the last couple of days... if it keeps improving on this trajectory I might just have to keep putting it off longer!
- Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:44 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Spruce/cypress classical
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15488
Re: Spruce/cypress classical
Thanks Richard. Yeah, it's a first but what you see now was my second crack at a couple of components.... there's a rosette on the inside and a second backstrip too! The first were practise ones.. cough
- Fri Oct 21, 2016 11:04 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Spruce/cypress classical
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15488
Re: Spruce/cypress classical
Thanks guys, especially Martin for the rosette advice from your build thread. I've now built three rosettes this way (pics below) - I'm a fan of the look. Paying it forward... if anyone wants to know the method I used.... 1. Draw the design on baking paper or similar then cut and join the pieces a t...
- Fri Oct 21, 2016 7:59 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Spruce/cypress classical
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15488
Spruce/cypress classical
Finished my first guitar build... (well, the first coat of finish went on last night). It's euro spruce and mediterranean cypress with rosewood bindings and a rosewood rosette. I'm pretty happy with how it has turned out...there's plenty of volume, intonation is ok, and the tone isn't too bad at all...
- Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:22 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: My take on the Red Special
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20272
- Fri Sep 23, 2016 3:20 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Rosewood, Spruce, bloodwood classical
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7969
- Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:19 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18645
Re: 00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck
Great looking guitar, looks like the Bears really got into that soundboard! Looks fantastic.
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:08 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mini Jumbo Wenge
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15175
Re: Mini Jumbo Wenge
Thanks Graham.
Forgot to mention that purple bauhinia is pretty striking stuff! Like the colours...
Forgot to mention that purple bauhinia is pretty striking stuff! Like the colours...
- Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:22 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mini Jumbo Wenge
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15175
Re: Mini Jumbo Wenge
Looks great, Graham. My next build will be Wenge so I'm glad to see how nice this guitar turned out!
What did you use to pore fill?
Cheers
Peter
What did you use to pore fill?
Cheers
Peter
- Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:09 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Cocobolo classical
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8666
Re: Cocobolo classical
Beautiful looking guitar, Wayne, congratulations.
That jarrah rosette ties in really nicely with the cocobolo, but all the wood choices are great on this guitar
Is the armrest stuck on or held in with magnets? Looks great.
That jarrah rosette ties in really nicely with the cocobolo, but all the wood choices are great on this guitar
Is the armrest stuck on or held in with magnets? Looks great.
- Thu May 26, 2016 8:27 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Introduction and Fine Luthier's Gallery
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6239
Re: Introduction and Fine Luthier's Gallery
Nice one, Strato. Looks great with the display cases.
i know where my next holiday will be ...
i know where my next holiday will be ...
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:23 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Quiet in here
- Replies: 35
- Views: 35935
Re: Quiet in here
Great looking instrument. Love the headstock design too.kiwigeo wrote:Yeah I had the same thoughts........the guitar comes with free Tie-dye T shirt, beads and incenseNick wrote:Woah Bob! That tiger Myrtle body and neck....insane, thought I was flashing back to the seventies and psychedelia!
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:21 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Quiet in here
- Replies: 35
- Views: 35935
Re: Quiet in here
Cypress/spruce classical build is on hold until the rain stops ... it has been wet on and off for a week or so.
But I do have a Laguna to assemble this weekend
But I do have a Laguna to assemble this weekend
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:50 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Some new design ideas...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3407
Some new design ideas...
Stumbled across this website just now which has a rather innovative guitar. Actually there are so many modifications I'm amazed it still sounds like a classical in his YouTube clips. Obviously a lot of thought and development has gone into the design ... What do you think about the various elements?...
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:12 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bandsaw advice
- Replies: 25
- Views: 37143
Re: Bandsaw advice
I recently purchased the Laguna 1412 . Not the suv though. Along with a 3/4" resaw King blade. If you want to do any resawing, this is the best thing I have ever bought. I am cutting Blackwood and tiger myrtle backs about 4 mm thick as straight as you would ever want. It would cut them 1 mm if you ...
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 12:12 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bandsaw advice
- Replies: 25
- Views: 37143
Re: Bandsaw advice
Cheers all
Turns out the second hand Jet was "incomplete" and has now been withdrawn from sale.
Have decided to double the budget to 2k and get the Laguna 14 12 and a 1/4 inch blade.
Turns out the second hand Jet was "incomplete" and has now been withdrawn from sale.
Have decided to double the budget to 2k and get the Laguna 14 12 and a 1/4 inch blade.
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:14 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bandsaw advice
- Replies: 25
- Views: 37143
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:10 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bandsaw advice
- Replies: 25
- Views: 37143
Re: Bandsaw advice
The Jet machine looks good ... I'll aim for one of those (looks like Gregory's has one second hand at the moment). Re old school = solid, stumbled across this 36" beast on gumtree just now ... http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mitchell/miscellaneous-goods/wolfenden-36-inch-bandsaw-tilt-table-hardly-use...
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:57 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bandsaw advice
- Replies: 25
- Views: 37143
Re: Bandsaw advice
Thanks all for the advice, saves me buying the wrong thing! Also cheers for the heads up on Gregory's and Machinery House, I didn't know about those either. It sounds like 14" is the option... And I shouldn't be stingy as it is an important bit of kit. Now to find the best one for the budget, which ...
- Tue Jan 05, 2016 10:01 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Current Build - Falcate Braced Multiscale OM cutaway
- Replies: 217
- Views: 201418
Re: Current Build - Falcate Braced Multiscale OM cutaway
Almost a pity to hide that beautifully executed joint under the fretboard! At least we all know it's there
- Tue Jan 05, 2016 9:51 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bandsaw advice
- Replies: 25
- Views: 37143
Bandsaw advice
Hi all I'm looking to get a bandsaw that will handle my guitar building needs. Cutting through plywood by hand to create forms does not sound like fun to me! I don't know much about them - can you please recommend a decent brand? The books I have suggest 14" for guitars, but that's bigger than the t...