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- Mon Dec 24, 2012 7:55 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: It's that time of the year
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11259
Re: It's that time of the year
Thanks Chalks, I find every year interesting!! :lol: Here's wishing everyone all the very best for Christmas and an incredibly happy 2013. Many thanks to all who participate on the ANZLF and make the forum what it is. To all those traveling on our roads over the silly season , please be bloody caref...
- Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:45 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Does size matter?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13312
Re: Does size matter?
I like the Gotoh 510's with metal buttons . Enough weight to make it almost "neck heavy ".I've also fitted wooden buttons on them but changed back to metal . Seems the extra weight really does make a big difference at the anchoring point. I'm also a fan of having the tuners pretty much in line with ...
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:16 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Wet, damp Weather
- Replies: 24
- Views: 19484
Re: Wet, damp Weather
Wow that's nice Bob. The Huon pine is a knockout .
Know what you mean about the damp weather . Day after day..........
Know what you mean about the damp weather . Day after day..........
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:49 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Twelve String Plan
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8297
Re: Twelve String Plan
G'day Alan, In some cases, ( Lower tuning , light guage strings etc )it would seem 12 stringers ( or 10 ) don't need any extra bracing as the tensions are probably no higher than a six. The danger here is that some time in the future ( when you're not around ) someone is going to string it up differ...
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:55 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Twelve String Plan
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8297
Re: Twelve String Plan
I don't have a plan for a 12 Alan , but my thread here will hopefully be of some help : http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=60 As you can see , my design included a 24.9 scale with a 13 fret neck. Not only makes it good to play but also saves a little stress on the neck. I'd also recommend mak...
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:44 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Smallman style armrests
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10013
Re: Smallman style armrests
G'day Jeff, I've made a number of attempts at these type of armrests. I think the John Pearse model ( available from L.M. I .) was the first I'd noticed ( Many years ago )and thought they would have to be a good idea .A bit like a chin rest on a violin !. Why go to all the trouble of getting the sou...
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:52 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Braz O-16 New Yorker
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12890
Re: Braz O-16 New Yorker
Crikey that's nice Bob ! . What a beautiful piece of Brazilian . It really has "Popped " under this finish. I'm curious as to what pore filler you have used ?.
Mate ,,, You can't sell this one . Truly superb Bob
Mate ,,, You can't sell this one . Truly superb Bob
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:33 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: A couple of new sympathetic string fiddles
- Replies: 21
- Views: 19677
Re: A couple of new sympathetic string fiddles
Absolutley stunning Graham. You've got to love Tasmanian Myrtle ,in all it's forms . Incredible instruments .
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
It's all in fun I can assure you Lillian. We all love a laugh. The ribbing between Kiwis and Aussies has always been around as far as I know , but when it comes to the crunch we're very close mates. I'm looking forward to seeing what young Nick is going to deliver with this one .His builds never fai...
- Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:26 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
I would suggest that you ditch the theodolite and go with a scanner. You'll need a robust laptop to be able to handle the point cloud, but I think its do-able. Mobil scanning is da bomb. G'day Lillian Great to see you about again. Scanner you say ! . Hmmmmmm,,, O.K. , I'm on it . Always helpful as ...
- Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:40 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
He takes an hour to park his car at the supermarket......the process involves giant straight edges, laser range finders and a surveyor's theodolite. :lol: ........Micrometer,, check ,,,,,, calculator , check,,,,,,protractor , check,,,,,,,,,, And the feeler guages ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DON'T FORGET THE FE...
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:38 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Compensating for nutcases
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11364
Re: Compensating for nutcases
Matt , I've not gone to the trouble of compensating the nut to the degree of a Buzz Feiten system ,or that described in the Gore/Gillet book. ( Thus far . ) I've merely shortened up the end of the fingerboard ( a bit more so on the bass side )bringing the nut a little closer to the first fret. Techn...
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:23 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
Nick wrote:Would that be to make it a Lowden Clear Craig?Craig wrote: Nick , you might find it interesting that Lowden now includes 3 lower braces on his 6 stringers.
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:17 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
Thanks Craig for your layout & thoughts it's all very useful info for me at this stage! I have seen the triple bracing layout & was thinking I'd go down this route but also I've seen Bob's double X and thought that would add strength without compromising top movement also, so it's still up in the a...
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:12 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
Look at that frickin' lining will ya'. It's so neat and pretty it should be on the outside of the frickin' instrument. Was thinking this too and then noticed the inlay on the heel block!!! :lol: The guitar sports a soundport Matt . Whilst it's there for sound purposes it also enables those interest...
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:20 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Look whoes in the GA....Local Lad Makes Good......(guitars)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14203
Re: Look whoes in the GA....Local Lad Makes Good......(guita
Congrats Bob . You and your work deserve much more recognition.
Medical advances come in leaps and bounds . Here's hoping those advances are headed your way mate.
Medical advances come in leaps and bounds . Here's hoping those advances are headed your way mate.
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:53 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
I made my bracing 10% taller than what I would on a 6 string . Virtually no weight increase . I used an Englemann soundboard as I thought it's properties would suit a 12 . You would normally leave Englemann a little thicker ( as I did ) but it depends on the qualities of the piece you are using. A s...
- Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
Because youve got paired strings with big differences in string guage the ramping at the saddle is a bit more challenging than on a 6 string. If the initial saddle placement is not spot on then you can find yourself right at the edge of the saddle with the ramping on some strings. Theres a thread f...
- Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:57 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
Forgot to mention ! Also a 6 pin bridge ( saves a heap of weight and smaller footprint ) Here's the tute link : http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=354 zzas51.jpg I also went for a 13 fret 24.9 " scale . Just a little easier to play and less tension on the neck. Check it out . http://www.anzlf....
- Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:31 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum's Choice
- Replies: 65
- Views: 45103
Re: Forum's Choice
Go for the 12 Nick ! you won't regret it . Mine gets a fair amount of playing. Compensate all the strings and you'll find it awesome. Have another quick listen to John Butler !
- Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:25 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: A Baritone for Renee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 23163
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:22 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: French Polishing--when is enough bodying?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 35865
Re: French Polishing--when is enough bodying?
Would make polishing safer though Nick !
Umm,,,might explain why they give it another name
Umm,,,might explain why they give it another name
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: French Polishing--when is enough bodying?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 35865
Re: French Polishing--when is enough bodying?
The old French Polisher guy I learnt from served his apprenticeship in the U.K. and only ever referred to it as a rubber. It's all I had known it as until reading an American forum. The majority of french polished American pianos I've come across all seem to have developed a crazed finish ( usually ...
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:22 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: A Couple of New Weissenborns
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20462
Re: A Couple of New Weissenborns
Wow Bob !! Superb ! If they don't steal the show I'll eat my hat !
Your Binding and herringbone purfling on the Blackwood model was a perfect choice . Incredible bit of Blackwood too !!
The simplicity of the Huon pine model is also a class act. Beautiful work Bob
Your Binding and herringbone purfling on the Blackwood model was a perfect choice . Incredible bit of Blackwood too !!
The simplicity of the Huon pine model is also a class act. Beautiful work Bob
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:20 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Soundports?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10500
Re: Soundports?
WOW, Craig, that guitar is beautiful. The plug is a nice touch. Did you cut it out before bending? the grain looks perfectly matched? Thanks Nick, No ,the soundport cut-out isn't big enough to make that stopper ( it's larger than the actual soundport hole as you can see.) I hunted through all the o...