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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: 3407

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: 3407

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: 3407

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: 7637

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: 14484

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: 4526

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: 4526

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: 3539

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: 1823

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: 7708

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: 7708

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: 7708

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: 16239

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: 3576

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: 3576

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: 3407

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 ...
by WJ Guitars
Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Safety first with Featherboards
Replies: 1
Views: 10241

Safety first with Featherboards

Recently, I purchased a 'Featherboard' kit from 'Carbatec' costing $84.00 and have been using's them on my router table when shaping back braces, plus on the bandsaw as supporting control guides. This has proven to be a great assistance and increased safety when using the router table and the bandsa...
by WJ Guitars
Wed Oct 12, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Working when tired
Replies: 1
Views: 3303

Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Working when tired

When feeling tired my moto is leave the workshop and come back the next day. If I have made a mistake, then sleep on it is the best thing to do. Once the mind is clear then a solution comes forth to proceed.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
Replies: 5
Views: 11837

Re: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed

Beautiful sounding guitar, Wayne. Thanks for the YouTube link. I'm struck by how rich and even it sound across trebles, mids and base, and how closely this guitar sounds to the Falcate guitars I have made. I think Trevor is on to something here. Great job. Eric Thanks Eric for your comments on the ...
by WJ Guitars
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
Replies: 5
Views: 11837

Re: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed

Thanks Greg for your comments on the guitar build. I purchased a Camphor Laurel back and sides set from 'Australia Guitar Timbers'. David Linton sources the Camphor Laurel in Queensland and is very experienced in milling this timber in quarter cut format. I used a side to make the bindings strips an...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
Replies: 5
Views: 11837

Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed

Thanks Martin for helping with my login problem. After many disruptions this year I have finally been able to complete a Falcate 14 fret body SS Guitar build. Having to stop and start then making mistakes through out this project I did have some rework. For the first time I made hemispherical frets ...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:19 pm
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: Wood species for Falcate braces
Replies: 37
Views: 56119

Re: Wood species for Falcate braces

Here is a photo of my Primary and secondary Falcate Jigs.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: Wood species for Falcate braces
Replies: 37
Views: 56119

Re: Wood species for Falcate braces

I noticed on the 'Tasmanian Acoustic Tonewood' site that the King Billy Bracing Billets are now currently sold out. Looking for spruce bracing billets may be an alternate options. I have used Adirondack Spruce pieces cut from billets and then thickness on a drum sander to 1.7mm thickness to make the...
by WJ Guitars
Thu Sep 01, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: Wood species for Falcate braces
Replies: 37
Views: 56119

Re: Wood species for Falcate braces

Tasmanian Acoustic Tone Wood has bracing billets in King Billy Pine. I have been happy with the King Billy Pine billets that I have purchased from them. See link: https://www.tasmanianacoustictonewood.com.au/ On another matter, I see that 'Australian Tonewoods' from Western Australia has moved to Ta...
by WJ Guitars
Tue Aug 23, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Blackwood & Australian Red Cedar OM
Replies: 9
Views: 13744

Re: Blackwood & Australian Red Cedar OM

Another great guitar build. Like the Blackwood back and the Red Cedar top.

Wayne