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by WJ Guitars
Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:40 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A couple of guitars with Aussie woods
Replies: 5
Views: 12531

Re: A couple of guitars with Aussie woods

Excellent looking Guitar with the Aussie timber. What are your comments regarding how it sounds.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 000- 12 Nera in Blackwood/German Spruce
Replies: 4
Views: 11317

Re: 000- 12 Nera in Blackwood/German Spruce

Good to see you in action again with another great guitar build.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Backwood/WRCedar Mandolin from Tasmania
Replies: 6
Views: 13259

Re: Backwood/WRCedar Mandolin from Tasmania

Excellent build.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Fifteen inch Semi Hollow
Replies: 8
Views: 16457

Re: Fifteen inch Semi Hollow

I Like the colour combination. Beautiful finish.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:33 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: King billy & Amboyna nylon
Replies: 14
Views: 22843

Re: King billy & Amboyna nylon

Love all of the fine details. Excellent craftsmanship. I like the rosette. Trent can you explain what the timber rosette is made up of.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bluetop35
Replies: 10
Views: 7720

Re: Bluetop35

Amazing finish. Excellent building craftsmanship!

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Falcate Bracing Question with 14 Fret Body Joint
Replies: 7
Views: 5400

Re: Falcate Bracing Question with 14 Fret Body Joint

by kiwigeo » Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:33 pm Looking at the centre strip forward of the UTB....you're not doing a bolt down fretboard extension?/quote] For this build Martin it will be a bolt on neck joint with glued on fretboard extension I need to make up the router jig first for my next guitar build in...
by WJ Guitars
Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Falcate Bracing Question with 14 Fret Body Joint
Replies: 7
Views: 5400

Re: Falcate Bracing Question with 14 Fret Body Joint

After long pause I have able to get back to my falcate 14th fret body joint guitar build. The top is Sitka Spruce and back Amboyna. Just started to close the box. Refer to photos. I will make a post in the 'Gallery' when completed. Wayne Falcate Top 14th BJ.jpg Back Live Bracing.jpg Closing Box.jpg
by WJ Guitars
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining
Replies: 10
Views: 22066

Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Great idea Allen. Easier to overlay the soundboard joint on the candle jig at the bench.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu May 26, 2022 4:15 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Huon Pine & Tassy Mrytle Acoustic Bass
Replies: 11
Views: 18934

Re: Huon Pine & Tassy Mrytle Acoustic Bass

Great review Trent. Great to see you succeed !

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Mon May 09, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Figured Koa Acoustic
Replies: 7
Views: 12334

Re: Figured Koa Acoustic

Beautiful Koa and timber rosette detail is amazing. Excellent craftsmanship. Would like to hear a sound sample.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sat May 07, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: B & G style guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 14327

Re: B & G style guitar

Great result. Like the style and timber finish on the top.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Slow progress on the neoclassical
Replies: 10
Views: 6699

Re: Slow progress on the neoclassical

That's a lot of clamps Martin. Should be a full life time bridge glue job. Great work!

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: More improvements to pantograph jig for guitar inlays
Replies: 9
Views: 10591

Re: More improvements to pantograph jig for guitar inlays

I am currently on my next SS guitar build and have started some of the inlay required for the headstock. Since providing information to the forum about my modified router pantograph I decided to make a video to demonstrate it in operation. The video is around six minutes long, refer to youtube link....
by WJ Guitars
Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:19 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Applying G&G techniques to a kit guitar
Replies: 14
Views: 8931

Re: Applying G&G techniques to a kit guitar

I also use EIRW for my bridges on my SS guitar builds and I am very happy with the results. IO also agree that the weight is not heavy. I have not tried alternatives such as Blackwood that would be lighter. The natural finish with oil on an EIRW bridge ties in nicely a Macassar Ebony fretboard. Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Mar 24, 2022 7:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ziricote and Spruce Exotic Classical
Replies: 5
Views: 8858

Re: Ziricote and Spruce Exotic Classical

Excellent result and beautiful timber combination. Sounds great.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Mar 16, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 0 Taper Bridge Pins
Replies: 19
Views: 13143

Re: 0 Taper Bridge Pins

Wayne, who's behind this company? I'ts not old Robert McCrae is it? I just returned home from a 5 day break today and looking forward to starting the next guitar project. However, in regards to who is behind 'Tasmanian Acoustic Tonewood', I'm not sure. I have only had contact with Bentley Cross. Wa...
by WJ Guitars
Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 0 Taper Bridge Pins
Replies: 19
Views: 13143

Re: 0 Taper Bridge Pins

LMI and Stewmac have a wide range of bridge pins plus Soundboard, Back and Sides, tools. Stewmac offer free shipping with a joining fee. Worthwhile if you intend to make a number of orders during the year. Worth a look at their website. Australian Guitar Timbers in Maleny, QLD, supply Backs And Side...
by WJ Guitars
Thu Mar 10, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 0 Taper Bridge Pins
Replies: 19
Views: 13143

Re: 0 Taper Bridge Pins

Forgot to mention that tapered slotted or unslotted pins can be purchased. There are various views around which is the best. Unslotted pins keep the string touching all of the bridge area within the pin hole. You need to file a 45 degree angle on the bridge pin to lock the string ball. Using unslott...
by WJ Guitars
Thu Mar 10, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 0 Taper Bridge Pins
Replies: 19
Views: 13143

Re: 0 Taper Bridge Pins

Generally, there are two taper angles 3 degrees and 5 degrees. I like using bone pins with a 3 degree taper or you can use timber ebony or rosewood depending whether you want a more brighter response that bone pins have.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Staring out again in 2022 and getting ready for more guitar builds
Replies: 0
Views: 28923

Staring out again in 2022 and getting ready for more guitar builds

Before launching back into new guitar builds this year and now having some recent potential clients, the family when for a bush walk on Australia day to Jingga Pool, Dharawal National Park. This was good to refresh and clear the mind and body before starting the next guitar build and soon try out so...
by WJ Guitars
Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Plans
Topic: New Tenor plan
Replies: 8
Views: 23938

Re: New Tenor plan

Martin, excellent CAD drawings.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Shed advice
Replies: 16
Views: 19278

Re: Shed advice

jeffhigh » Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:25 am Having a small, sealed, dehumidified room for assembly and pre assembly storage is a must IMHO. All the other things like insulation, ventilation and Air con will make the place more comfortable for you but not necessarily reduce the Relative humidity to accepted...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Jan 03, 2022 3:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Shed advice
Replies: 16
Views: 19278

Re: Shed advice

Hi Bob I converted my old fibro double garage into a guitar workshop. I stripped back to the frame and insulated the roof, walls and floor. See youtube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJG8bx5qLYQ For insulation and sound rating being in a residential area I used: - Outer skin foil - 30mm thick...
by WJ Guitars
Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Christmas family gathering
Replies: 2
Views: 4752

Re: Christmas family gathering

An excellent family of guitars and great craftsmanship.

Wayne