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by WJ Guitars
Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guitar with a story...sorry about that.
Replies: 4
Views: 19770

Re: Guitar with a story...sorry about that.

Well done. I like the Walnut back and the guitar story.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:27 am
Forum: Vendors and Suppliers
Topic: Guitar Templates
Replies: 4
Views: 48227

Re: Guitar Templates

I have also bought a number of items from Guitar Template. They have a wide range of guitar products available.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:23 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: GS Mini / Mandolin
Replies: 9
Views: 31381

Re: GS Mini / Mandolin

I like all the timbers used for both instrument and the hardener shellac finish looks great. Well done.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer
Replies: 6
Views: 28305

Re: Selmer

Great looking and sounding guitar Wayne. The you tube presentation and playing of the guitar was very enjoyable. Beautiful craftsmanship and was definitely worth the effort. The Australia Red Cedar top has a wide dynamic range that has added power to the sound of the guitar.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Shape of Braces - Is conical cross-section the best shape?
Replies: 13
Views: 13008

Re: Shape of Braces - Is conical cross-section the best shape?

Here is another Youtube video to add into the mix of comments regarding guitar 'I' beam braces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-VeV4n6X-M

As for myself, I will continue using Carbon Fibre top and toe in accordance with the Gore / Gerald books.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Short scale steel string - 2nd guitar
Replies: 11
Views: 12988

Re: Short scale steel string - 2nd guitar

Great result. I like The blackwood back and sides plus the finish.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: OO Acoustic Guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 25997

Re: OO Acoustic Guitar

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
by WJ Guitars
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: OO Acoustic Guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 25997

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...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Custom LMX - Crossover Nylon in Ovangkol / Red Cedar
Replies: 3
Views: 17517

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
by WJ Guitars
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: 5926

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...
by WJ Guitars
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: 5926

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' ...
by WJ Guitars
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: 5926

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 ...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Christmas Greetings
Replies: 1
Views: 28443

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...
by WJ Guitars
Sat Dec 17, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tiger Myrtle OM
Replies: 5
Views: 19088

Re: Tiger Myrtle OM

The guitar looks amazing and as you mentioned has a great sound. Excellent style and craftsmanship!

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Dec 14, 2022 7:37 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
Replies: 4
Views: 8981

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...
by WJ Guitars
Tue Dec 13, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
Replies: 4
Views: 8981

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...
by WJ Guitars
Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pattern Makers Vice on Special at Carbatec
Replies: 4
Views: 6886

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
by WJ Guitars
Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Veneer Supplier
Replies: 1
Views: 3047

Re: Veneer Supplier

Martin, Very interesting website with lots of veneers and specialty tools.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
Replies: 11
Views: 25521

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 ...
by WJ Guitars
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
Replies: 11
Views: 25521

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 ...
by WJ Guitars
Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Royal lac
Replies: 11
Views: 25521

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...
by WJ Guitars
Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:44 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mun Ebony - Ancient Sitka Tenor Uke
Replies: 10
Views: 26800

Re: Mun Ebony - Ancient Sitka Tenor Uke

The wood combination looks amazing.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Miratone 3220 source
Replies: 4
Views: 6773

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
by WJ Guitars
Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:31 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Miratone 3220 source
Replies: 4
Views: 6773

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...
by WJ Guitars
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: 5926

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 ...