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by WJ Guitars
Fri Jul 07, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The Queen of Hearts
Replies: 5
Views: 23881

Re: The Queen of Hearts

Congratulations Taffy on your fifty years of marriage. This is a special guitar well thought out and inlay heart details are very appropriate reflecting the 50 years.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: semi hemispherical fretting
Replies: 6
Views: 18397

Re: semi hemispherical fretting

Recently, I have installed Hemi Spherical shaped frets onto a fretboard. The fretboard is attached to the bolt on neck. I created a Measuring Template for measuring the lengths of the Hemi Spherical frets. The installation onto the fretboard was achieved with an even 0.5mm offset from the outer edge...
by WJ Guitars
Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Trouble Build
Replies: 20
Views: 141489

Re: Trouble Build

Martin It must be frustrating not yet being able to resolve the woof note issues. Could there be a small area where the bridge is attached to the top having a spot location with a gap between the bridge and the top causing this problem?

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Radius the Fretboard using the Router Table
Replies: 1
Views: 17122

Radius the Fretboard using the Router Table

I have been using a sanding radius block to shape my fretboards and this takes a long time and effort to do. I have seen various router jig setups to do this task, however, I recently saw a youtube showing a router table with a 'Precision Radiusing Router Bit' to radius the fretboard. There are a nu...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Triple 0 in Blackhearted Sassafras and Bunya Pine
Replies: 28
Views: 86475

Re: Triple 0 in Blackhearted Sassafras and Bunya Pine

The guitar and the finishing is looking great Bob with the hard shellac. I think it also time now for me to also try out the hard shellac.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed May 17, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Circle Cutter, shop made.
Replies: 2
Views: 11501

Re: Circle Cutter, shop made.

Taffy, a very effective circular hand cutting tool.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sun May 14, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Health and Safety
Topic: Improvements to Dust Extraction in the Guitar Workshop
Replies: 2
Views: 23919

Re: Improvements to Dust Extraction in the Guitar Workshop

Thx for the pic's Wayne, looks impressive, are you happy with the productivity of this unit? I'm about too build a similar set up . Dm sent. Cheers, Gaz Thanks Gaz for your comments. I am happy with my air purifier. So far I have found that 30 minutes running time is all that is required after mach...
by WJ Guitars
Fri May 12, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Health and Safety
Topic: Improvements to Dust Extraction in the Guitar Workshop
Replies: 2
Views: 23919

Improvements to Dust Extraction in the Guitar Workshop

In my workshop I have a Jet Dust Extractor with a Pleated Filter that is connected to: Jet 22-44 Drum Sander Jet Belt / Disc Sander Powermatic Band Saw Recently, I added further pipes and connections from the Jet Dust Extract to: Jet Oscillating Spindle Carbatec Drill Press Router Table While the du...
by WJ Guitars
Sun May 07, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cutaway bending
Replies: 11
Views: 25161

Re: Cutaway bending

LOL....you never fail to impress with the clear and neat labeling of everything in your photos. Impressive. Here are some photos showing my fox bending machine of a cutaway. Of recent times I now use spring steel slats. Wayne Cutaway Bernding.jpg Thanks Martin. I hope that providing more detail is ...
by WJ Guitars
Sun May 07, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cutaway bending
Replies: 11
Views: 25161

Re: Cutaway bending

Here are some photos showing my fox bending machine of a cutaway. Of recent times I now use spring steel slats.

Wayne
Cutaway Bernding.jpg
by WJ Guitars
Wed May 03, 2023 6:53 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Falcate Braced Guitar No CF
Replies: 13
Views: 27399

Re: Falcate Braced Guitar No CF

Hello everyone, David form Salz guitars here. I love how the discussion evolved from my instagram photo. As Steve wrote, the top is not yet glued to the rim. The photo was only a work in progress photo, staged to show my progress. There are however CF strands under the braces, I'm building the se t...
by WJ Guitars
Mon May 01, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lapacho L00
Replies: 1
Views: 8393

Re: Lapacho L00

Great timber choices and well crafted guitar build.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Mon May 01, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Falcate Braced Guitar No CF
Replies: 13
Views: 27399

Re: Falcate Braced Guitar No CF

Be interested to know the forum's thoughts are regarding the bracing with no CF for this guitar hybrid design build. Im more concerned about the lack of UTB on that top..... :shock: :shock: :shock: However, on closer look at the photo, i reckon that top is not glued to the sides yet (otherwise why ...
by WJ Guitars
Mon May 01, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Falcate Braced Guitar No CF
Replies: 13
Views: 27399

Re: Falcate Braced Guitar No CF

Hey Wayne, thanks for posting that video, it's just what I needed to spur me along. However, I can't offer any comments on the falcate bracing, I know nothing about it, but I will be learning slowly hanging out here. Cheers Taff Yes Taffy, there is lots to learn about falcate braced guitars. I wond...
by WJ Guitars
Sun Apr 30, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Falcate Braced Guitar No CF
Replies: 13
Views: 27399

Falcate Braced Guitar No CF

I was looking at a recent Tom Sands youtube video see link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmtnACzaZ6k&t=261s Tom was talking about some luthiers guitar builders and one of the samples included a Falcate braced guitar build by 'Salz-Guitars'. The guitar shown was a falcate braced guitar and appeare...
by WJ Guitars
Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?
Replies: 17
Views: 17724

Re: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?

Thanks a lot Wayne. That´s a very detailed answer which helps me a lot. I hope that this information will be helpful to you. There are a lot of acoustic pickup on the market and what is important is to find what suits your client. Some musicians are looking for a natural acoustic guitar sound and m...
by WJ Guitars
Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:42 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 12 fret 000 Indian Rosewood
Replies: 3
Views: 9415

Re: 12 fret 000 Indian Rosewood

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

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: semi hemispherical fretting
Replies: 6
Views: 18397

Re: semi hemispherical fretting

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
by WJ Guitars
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Maton C50 neck reset
Replies: 9
Views: 11247

Re: Maton C50 neck reset

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...
by WJ Guitars
Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?
Replies: 17
Views: 17724

Re: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?

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...
by WJ Guitars
Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?
Replies: 17
Views: 17724

Re: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?

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...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?
Replies: 17
Views: 17724

Re: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?

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...
by WJ Guitars
Sun Apr 23, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?
Replies: 17
Views: 17724

Re: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?

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...
by WJ Guitars
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?
Replies: 17
Views: 17724

Re: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?

kiwigeo wrote:
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
Acoustic Guitar Sound Rig01.jpg
Acoustic Guitar Sound Rig02.jpg
by WJ Guitars
Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?
Replies: 17
Views: 17724

Re: pickup for falcate classical or steel string?

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...