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by Luke
Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bob Brozman, Passes Away at Age 59
Replies: 12
Views: 13838

Re: Bob Brozman, Passes Away at Age 59

Sad news so young just listened to this interview well worth the 20 odd mins
RIP Bob Brozman

youtu.be/
by Luke
Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: The National Folk
Replies: 0
Views: 3921

The National Folk

Hi folks, I haven't being in the shed building of late, just a few repairs and maintenance of our instruments. The Recycled String Band is going to the Yackandandah folk festival this weekend than off to National folk over Easter. If any of you are coming please come and see the band and say G-day w...
by Luke
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:30 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Some call this class of instruments "SopraNANO Ukulele"
Replies: 9
Views: 8846

Re: Some call this class of instruments "SopraNANO Ukulele"

great clip also playing a uke that size makes your hair fall out :shock:
by Luke
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:25 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Fun Project
Replies: 13
Views: 13173

Re: Fun Project

:shock: gee the cigar box guitar world is getting very classy. Well done Nick looks cooool.
by Luke
Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Baritone Ukulele in Ancient Spruce and Honduran Rosewood
Replies: 28
Views: 25181

Re: Baritone Ukulele in Ancient Spruce and Honduran Rosewood

Good idea Allen what about a reso model too with your Deco vibe it would be very cool 8)
by Luke
Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Baritone Ukulele in Ancient Spruce and Honduran Rosewood
Replies: 28
Views: 25181

Re: Baritone Ukulele in Ancient Spruce and Honduran Rosewood

Very cool Allen i really like your art deco look head stock.
Have you given up the panel beating yet?
by Luke
Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Landfill Harmonic
Replies: 7
Views: 8663

Re: The Landfill Harmonic

Thanks for the link John.
by Luke
Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Illawarra folk
Replies: 0
Views: 3686

Illawarra folk

Hi folks if any one is going to the Illawarra Folk festival next month come see the band and and say hi.
(The Recycled String Band)
If you have a weird/silly recycled instrument we might even give it a test drive in the band.
Xmas greetings to all. :dri
by Luke
Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 3 String Upright Box Bass
Replies: 5
Views: 7189

Re: 3 String Upright Box Bass

8) very cool what is the scale length?
by Luke
Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Landfill Harmonic
Replies: 7
Views: 8663

Re: The Landfill Harmonic

:D Great stuff ticks all the box's music, environment, personal development, plain feel good story.
Would like a closer look at the fiddles might make one for my band.
by Luke
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: the recycled tool box guitar
Replies: 10
Views: 12244

Re: the recycled tool box guitar

Thanks Skip
lots of pics of some of my silly creations here
http://www.lukerdavies.com/instruments/
The Recycled String Band has been invited to perform at next years National Folk Festival so pleased with that news.
I will get to meet some of you guys that get there.
by Luke
Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dreadnaught for my son
Replies: 15
Views: 15370

Re: Dreadnaught for my son

looks great Al well done again. Be interesting if your son learns to play different, changes his style etc when he gets this instrument bit like when your young and you get a better car to drive might not thrash it like your last one.
by Luke
Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: ALDI this week
Replies: 1
Views: 3256

Re: ALDI this week

8) shall have to check those out Matthew when i go get my ultrasonic jewellery cleaner unit they have in my local Aldi. Had my on em a while $24.95 be excellent little harmonica reed plate cleaners they don't seem to be moving so been waiting for em to go to there bargain table. Might be handy for c...
by Luke
Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: NK Forster archtops
Replies: 14
Views: 16081

Re: NK Forster archtops

Fantastic and inspiring ideas also the build quality wow.
by Luke
Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: the recycled tool box guitar
Replies: 10
Views: 12244

Re: the recycled tool box guitar

Thanks guys nice feedback, Yes the funky kitchen cabinets are very handy in the shed Trev. They where in there when we arrived may be it was the original cabinets from the kitchen it has been renovated at some stage. We have a set to play on the big community stage on Sat night At the Wangaratta Jaz...
by Luke
Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: the recycled tool box guitar
Replies: 10
Views: 12244

the recycled tool box guitar

Been awhile sense i posted an instrument always feel a little out of place with all the proper instruments displayed on the forum. So here is the most recent instrument I built for my Recycled String Band, nothing to serious or high end hear folks just some fun It is the tool box guitar, basically a...
by Luke
Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pure Acoustic Stompbox
Replies: 8
Views: 9939

Re: Pure Acoustic Stompbox

Thought I would chime in as Nick mentioned not been about for a while i may have some ideas but alas just for a straight out acoustic version with no amplification not gone down that route other than a hat box kick drum played like a normal kick drum. If you want a low bass duff sound than it has to...
by Luke
Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Soundhole or removable pickup?
Replies: 3
Views: 4890

Re: Soundhole or removable pickup?

I have a Fishman Neo D sound hole pick up that have used many times it is there cheapest bottom line pick up sounds good and would recommend cost me $75 second hand from ebay. Definitely need a decent DI or pre amp if you are going into a PA.
by Luke
Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Banjo Ukulele
Replies: 10
Views: 12122

Re: Banjo Ukulele

I love this instrument Liam its the kinda thing I love to play. Can you tell me how you fixed the hide? is it real hide? Was it wet and than stretched on etc. I have a banjo uke that is very sensitive to the weather etc being goat skin I often sick it in front of a light / heater or in the sun befor...
by Luke
Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tenor Ukulele - Paduk and Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
Replies: 19
Views: 16074

Re: Tenor Ukulele - Paduk and Bearclaw Sitka Spruce

Hi Allan, I am liking your Art Deco look of these instruments very cool mate.
Have you considered a resophonic instrument with similar Deco style?
by Luke
Fri May 04, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Shamless self promotion.
Replies: 12
Views: 10230

Re: Shamless self promotion.

Hi Allan thanks for your support CD is in the mail ASAP internet process worked well thanks again.
Luke.
by Luke
Thu May 03, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Shamless self promotion.
Replies: 12
Views: 10230

Re: Shamless self promotion.

Hi Folks, another little clip for your entertainment CD available any day now. We had our first festival gig last weekend in the Victorian town of Mt Beauty people loved our little show and have been inspired to start making some more instruments after a break from the shed. Thanks for looking http:...
by Luke
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:05 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Shamless self promotion.
Replies: 12
Views: 10230

Re: Shamless self promotion.

Thanks guys, appreciate your support.
by Luke
Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Shamless self promotion.
Replies: 12
Views: 10230

Shamless self promotion.

Hi Folks, have been putting some of my odd ball instruments that I have shown here to use its great fun to see my friends get on board to bring them to life. There is another clip with more instruments coming. Enjoy we are available for your next wedding or festival. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q...
by Luke
Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Doggy bag!
Replies: 5
Views: 5203

Re: Doggy bag!

:cl that's a classic I have a tear.