Well done. I like the Walnut back and the guitar story.
Wayne
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- Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:00 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Guitar with a story...sorry about that.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19770
- 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
Wayne
- 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
Wayne
- 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
Wayne
- 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
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
- 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
Wayne
- 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
Wayne
- 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...
- 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
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: 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...
- 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' ...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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
Wayne
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
Wayne
- 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
Wayne
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:44 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mun Ebony - Ancient Sitka Tenor Uke
- Replies: 10
- Views: 26800
- 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
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: 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...
- 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 ...