Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

I was looking at 'StewMac' Rosewood timber Back & Sides Sets today and noticed that no warning came up regarding exporting it to Australia. I Googled to find out more and from the 26th November 2019, you no longer need CITES permits to import or export rosewood, refer to link. https://www.environmen...

Anyone tries Trevor's online course at O'Brien Gutiars? I recently purchased the online video series from Robbie O'Brien and found them was very helpful explaining some of the setup aspects related to modular tuning and VA setup requirements after reading the Gore / Gilet books. Wayne https://wjgui...

Thanks Martin for answering my questions. I am planning to build my first falcate mid body size with a 12 fret body joint. All my guitars that have built so far have been 'X' braced that include a Macassar Ebony Bridge that weigh around 32grams. I like the clarity and dynamic range that I have heard...

I noticed Martin from your excellent photos that the 14th fret is at the body joint instead of the 12th fret that is generally applied with falcate bracing. Hope you don't mind if you could provide some background in regards to: Were adjustments required to the falcate bracing layout in view of the ...

A great looking guitar!

I like the timber combinations. Did you have any issues working with the Australian Red Cedar timber being very soft? What was the final thickness of the Top? Like here a sound sample if possible.

Wayne
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Thanks all for the information links. This was very helpful and will be purchases CF soon.

Wayne
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I am planning on building my first Falcate Bracing Guitar using Gore/Gilet Design/Build Books. At this stage I am searching for the specifications for the Carbon Fiber Tape Weave used for the bracing, the Carbon Fiber Bridge Patch and the recommended places to purchase these items. Where can it be p...

Nigel FYI, not sure whether this appropriate in your location. I insulated my guitar workshop (brick wall with colour bond roof sheeting as follows: 1. Foil skin 2. 30 mm thickness industrial foam sheeting (Very efficient insulator, can be purchased in various thickness, depending on the level of in...

Trent it is great to see you teaching guitar building so skillfully! This student must be very happy with the final result.

Wayne
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As mentioned, I would recommend more passes at a thinner rate and more regularly cleaning of the drum sand paper with an 'Abrasive Belt And Disc Cleaning Stick'. I get my cleaning sticks from 'Carbatec'.

Wayne
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After a bit of research, I ended up buying it from Amazon.com.au. It's a Neoteck digital indicator Model: NKT021, sold by neoteckau Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com.au/Neoteck-Indic ... 8208&psc=1 Your guitars look incredible. I'm very much at the other end of your journey. Made one onto num...

The thickness gauge looks great. I like the gauge, who did you purchase the gauge from? I would like to up grade my gauge.

Wayne
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Welcome Dave to the forum. I like your workshop.

The guitar build looks great. Nice looking fingerboard timber grain that gives an interesting character to the guitar.

Wayne
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Sanding the radius into the sides by "driving the porcelain bus" is an absolute pain in the arse job. There was one builder in the US who had rigged up his sanding dish on a potters wheel. He got the wheel turning and then just held the sides down on the dish and hey presto. It's something I plan t...

I agree that laminated side linings definitely for the top is recommended and also for the back side linings is good (kerfing lining for the back is still ok). The closed box is structural stronger and helps reflecting sound back on the top as explained in the Gilet / Trevor Gore books. If you check...

I'm more thinking about where the radius is when fitted to the sides. I not sure whether this information is useful regarding the guitar sides and top / back radius shaping of acoustic guitars. In the stages before the sides are bent and fitted into the guitar mold re: sanding the sides using a rad...

I agree you need to be careful with dust and especially fine dust from shell. I use a mask and set up a dust extractor pipe near the pearl cutting slabs when making inlays.

Wayne https://wjguitars.wixsite.com/mysite-1

Using routers has their issues as you have indicated. I learnt from a John Hall you tube video re: using a router for binding channels on acoustic guitars that he recommended putting tape around the edges to minimise potential splits and tear outs. I take this precaution hopefully to avoid these kin...

Thanks for the good comments on the guitar build. Please note: I have updated the You Tube. Unfortunately, I forgot to set the video rendering quality correct and I have now created an updated You Tube version. Please now refer to new link below. https://youtu.be/W_d304VVmhA Gallery Photos Spec.pdf ...

Since completing this guitar I have prepared a Youtube Video with a Sound track sample and also pdf gallery photos with spec details, refer to link and attachment. I started this build in Feb 2019 and completed the build in June 2019 and over this period I provided progress photos in the Forum Build...

I have now been able to finish the guitar and after a few days of settling in the relief and intonation has been set up, refer to pdf photo attachment. I will post in the 'Gallery' a series of photos with a video sound track soon. Wayne https://wjguitars.wixsite.com/mysite-1 WJGS Build finishing.pdf

Welcome to guitar building forum. Like the workshop.

Wayne
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Wonderful guitar build. How does it sound?

Wayne

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I enjoyed the video and liked the smooth sound as well as the playing style. Great result.

Wayne
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