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- Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Slotting boards
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12570
- Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:10 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 69831
Re: Gypsy jazz guitar
Yeah if you stare at that guitar for too long it feels like it wants to eat you!DickHutchings wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:17 amThat is one honking big ass hole there. I loved listening to it and could listen to your guitar and those 2 pickers all day.
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:20 am
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Nodes and anti-nodes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25924
Re: Nodes and anti-nodes
You probably used Mozarella....that's only used for shredders
Barry Daniels wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:22 amI put a layer of cheese on my current build but it did not tell me anything. What did I do wrong?
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Posting Youtube Videos
- Replies: 0
- Views: 30692
Posting Youtube Videos
Instructions for including links to Youtube videos in posts: 1. Bring up the Youtube video in your browser and copy the URL for same. Screenshot 2023-09-13 at 12.05.49 pm.png 2. Go to menu directly above the post edit window and select "youtube". Two sets of square bracketed codes will appear. Scree...
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:33 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15932
Re: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****
Ive bought a few tops from them over the years and not had any issues. I suspect most of the Eurospruce comes from a small number of suppliers. I'll report back on quality of the wood Ive got on the way. Theyre AA grade so Im not expecting anything spectacular. Thats an exceptional price. However my...
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:28 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Midnight Blue - A Rod Octigan Build
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8795
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:31 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15932
Re: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****
Just bought 3 classical Eurospruce tops. Per unit price with Stewmax free shipping worked out at $85.68Au per top.
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:26 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15932
**** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****
For those of you with a Stewmax membership the current special on European Spruce tops might be of interest. Hurry as it ends soon: https://www.stewmac.com/tonewoods/shop-tonewood-by-instrument/acoustic-guitar-wood/acoustic-guitar-soundboards-and-tops/?utm_campaign=European-Spruce-Soundboards-2023.0...
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Octave mandolin
- Replies: 12
- Views: 27370
Re: Octave mandolin
Nice work Bob.
If you're going with ebony for the bindings be prepared for some heart aches bending the stuff.
If you're going with ebony for the bindings be prepared for some heart aches bending the stuff.
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:59 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Shipping between Aus and NZ
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7746
Re: Shipping between Aus and NZ
Might be easier just taking a short holiday to Australia and hand carrying the guitar there and back.
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:59 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24646
Re: LMI is closing its doors.
They still have some Gramils. I just ordered one. Thanks for the info Barry That's strange as I couldn't see the gramils on the site last time I checked (about a week ago)....only the blades. Ive just ordered a second one for my workshop. Here they are: https://www.lmii.com/binding-tools/2624-schne...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:33 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Mandolin in Engelmann Spruce and RIver Oak (redux)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 36849
Re: Mandolin in Engelmann Spruce and RIver Oak (redux)
I don't play mandolin but how about you lend me that lovely instrument for a couple of years while I learn how to play?!!
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:22 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: hello and a first question for King billy pine top thickness
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9451
Re: hello and a first question for King billy pine top thickness
Welcome to the forum mate. King Billy Pine top thickness.......this discussion might be of help: http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?t=4075 2.7-3.0mm would seem to be a reasonable target but actual thickness will depend on stiffness. I've found KBP varies a bit in stiffness....I had some really flopp...
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24646
Re: LMI is closing its doors.
Sad news... Maybe I'll order one thing from them before they're done. Something small-ish, maybe some fretting files ... What would be one thing you bought from LMI which you'd recommend ordering? For me the priority is spares for LMI tools Ive bought over the years. The Schneider gramil is no long...
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:17 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
- Replies: 9
- Views: 36786
Re: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Jeez Wayne......I think you've just surpassed yourself with that detailed set of videos and instructions. No excuses for anybody to stuff up fitting one of these pickup systems now!!
Bloody nice looking guitar.
Bloody nice looking guitar.
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:30 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24646
Re: LMI is closing its doors.
Sad news. I notice Stewmac is going heavy on the emails and special promotions so obviously things are tough for all players. I've just stocked up on spare blades for my Schneider gramil....one of the best tools I ever bought from LMI. I remember a few years back LMI sent me a couple of radius dishe...
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:55 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: 2024 luthier course?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 22601
Re: 2024 luthier course?
https://www.brisbaneguitarmaking.com.au/
Trent Palelei who runs the school is a member on this forum.....drop him a message/email.
Trent Palelei who runs the school is a member on this forum.....drop him a message/email.
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:01 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Best Friends Warning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20917
Re: Best Friends Warning
Nothing in your bank but you would have definitely banked a healthy amount of good karma.
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:30 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Archtop Back and sides
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11140
Re: Archtop Back and sides
Blackwood would work.
Rod Octigan is our archtop specialist....Im sure he'll chime in with some advice.
Rod Octigan is our archtop specialist....Im sure he'll chime in with some advice.
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:00 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bridge length on WRC OM build
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10621
Re: Bridge length on WRC OM build
Nice work Doug and thanks for putting up the data.
I've done a couple of paired builds and they were endless trouble.
I've done a couple of paired builds and they were endless trouble.
- Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Best Friends Warning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20917
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Help with OSMO PolyX
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14442
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:38 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: bracing
- Replies: 30
- Views: 41308
Re: bracing
So I'm about to start my next guitar build and I want to use some NZ timbers on it , specifically the top the neck and the bracing. I'm using black walnut for the back and sides and I wanted to use Pauduk for the the back bracing for some colour and strength but obviously that's not a kiwi timber a...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Mandolin Repair
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12396
Re: Mandolin Repair
LOL.........I got my hands on a couple of old planes a few years back.....now Ive got a shop full of the bloody things awaiting restoration.
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:35 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Best Friends Warning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20917
Re: Best Friends Warning
The next day he arrives back for some work on his guitar. Suspecting he has no money I offered him the part if he could do the job himself, he said he would like the job done properly, so I did the work. He called to pick up the guitar and spun me the same tale as before, I'll drop the money back l...