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Great handcrafted guitar build! I like the rosewood back and sides. Do have a sound sample?

Wayne

Great instructional video Nigel! Your method will help me on my next guitar build when I use the grinding wheel and work the the process to and hopefully improve the quality and finish of the hemispheric fret board.

Wayne

On side my first guitar that I purchased was a Maton !2 String Guitar, Model No. FG150. It is now 52 years old and around 15 years ago all the frets were replaced, Schaller Mini Tuners, new rosewood bridge and West pickup installed. This work was undertaken by Jeff Mallia, (specialist guitar repairs...

Here is a youtube video link produced by Aaron Short Music that compares the sound of an acoustic steel string guitar with a number of playing styles of the following type of pickups with no processing. Neuman KM 184 Mic LR Baggs Anthem 100% microphone LR Baggs Element pickup The New LR Baggs HiFi p...

I also need to mention regarding micro phonic noise handling issues with microphones inside the guitar box can be a problem with acrylic or plastic type guitar strap button holders that are mounted on the guitar body causing unwanted noises with the guitar strap. Using a metal guitar strap button mi...

More information on installing the ‘LR Baggs Lyric Microphone’ in a Falcate braced acoustic guitar The ‘Lyric’ microphone is a PZM (Pressure Zone Microphone) design. This is based upon a boundary zone principle where the microphone’s charged plate is positioned slightly above the falcate braced top...

Yes Wayne thanks for the effort. I'm not into amplifying as yet but if and when I do yours will be the reference material I'll use. Cheers dave Thanks Dave for your comment. The two channel preamps that I mentioned are expensive, however, if you are aiming for a higher quality sound and better audi...

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:51 pm

Thanks for the detailed run down Wayne.

Martin your comment is appreciated.

I have included photos of my acoustic guitar sound rig.

Wayne

Here are some links regarding the two channel preamps mentioned: Grace Felix 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oui05DXCxb4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsXXOM1jzE PZ-PRO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyTCURfigm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P_vaDV5XCM K & K Quantum Blender https://www.kkso...

I just managed to squeeze the pad transducers in between the falcate braces on the two falcate builds I fitted with K and K minis. I recommend under saddle over transducers for falcate as the falcate braces can prevent ideal transducer location. Mind you I did install a K&K trinity pro recently and...

The Rosette looks amazing Martin. You must have a lot of patience and diligence to make this rosette. I like all the photos and seeing all of the components involved to make this rosette. Great craftsmanship work!

Wayne

I also forgot to mention that other type of pickup systems that use a piezo pickup that is fitted under the guitar bridge saddle are likely to have issues. You need to be careful to correctly install the piezo in the saddle bridge slot to achieve proper contact under the saddle. They tend to give wh...

I forgot to mention to install the LR Baggs pickups eg the 'Lyric' Steel Sting version or the 'Lyric' Classical version in a falcate braced acouctic guitar is different to an 'X' brace guitar. See my install photos below.

Wayne

LR Baggs have just released a new pickup for steel string guitars at this stage I'm not sure whether this pickup is suitable for a classical guitar. It is called the LR Baggs HiFi Bridge Plate Pickup System. It has two senses, preamp with volume and tone controls and comes with a 9 volt battery bag ...

Recently, I decided to make my own Guitar Neck Angle Sanding Jig that attaches to my 'JET' belt sander. This jig is similar to the 'ELEVATE' jig that can attached to a belt sanders. Mounting the "ELEVATE' jig to a belt sander requires some additional attachment modification to mount it onto the belt...

Welcome to the forum. Very impressed with your guitar inlays and look forward to learning more about your skillful methods using CNC.

Wayne

Excellent guitar build. Makes you want to pick it up and play this outstanding guitar.

Wayne

Edi, I like your creative guitar building styling, timber combination, plus your excellent craftsmanship. The headstock has a interesting shape and the guitar has a great sound. I be interested to how does the removable sound port cover says attached.

Great result!

Wayne

Great build. I like the wave theme incorporated through out the guitar.

Wayne

I have the videos and they are very helpful instructional videos. They can be purchased on line from the O'Brien Luthier Academy. To access the videos once you purchase them you need to have setup your user email address and password with the Academy when every you want to view them. https://lutheri...

Very interesting styled guitar build Trent.

What is the reason for the D tuners for the 1st and 2nd strings?

Wayne

Excellent electric guitar build!

Wayne

I also use 'Boatcote' epoxy and generally have found that three coats works the best. This involves sanding carefully back after each coat to fill the pores. It takes longer to complete the pore filling to achieve a levelled surface, however, it is worth the time spent to achieve a better finish. Wa...

Trevor you are very creative developing your acoustic guitar design, construction methods and tool jigs . I enjoyed watching your youtube videos and also viewing your website. You have e a wide range of skills. In regards to the acoustic guitar design are you able to fit a guitar strap holder button...

Great to see the finished guitar no matter how long it takes to complete.

Wayne