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by soulman
Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Col Finley special guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 25074

Re: Col Finley special guitar

Ackley wrote:
Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:39 pm
That's a really nice guitar. :cl
Thanks Ackley. Appreciate your comment
by soulman
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pickups??
Replies: 8
Views: 11822

Re: Pickups??

Thanks for taking the time to respond all.
I can certainly do some homework now.

Cheers

Ross
by soulman
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: I'm retiring
Replies: 45
Views: 65224

Re: I'm retiring

All the best for your future endeavors Bob.
Thanks for keeping the forum running throughout the years.
Its a fantastic forum and I have appreciated the opportunity to share my creations as a newby to the field luthiery.

Kind Regards

Ross Wohling
by soulman
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Col Finley special guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 25074

Re: Col Finley special guitar

Cool. Nice prize for someone. For what it's worth, it looks like Blackwood to me. I've handled plenty of material I know to be Blackwood that has looked just like that. It is a highly variable timber. Cheers, Jeremy. Thanks Jeremy. The guy I got it from was sure it was Blackwood. I had to really ov...
by soulman
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Multiscale Gore OM - Finished!
Replies: 16
Views: 23769

Re: Multiscale Gore OM - Finished!

Thanks Martin.
Really appreciate your reply.
I'll have to get hold of Trevors books at some stage. Would like to try a Falcate brace style guitar

Ross
by soulman
Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pickups??
Replies: 8
Views: 11822

Re: Pickups??

I use mainly K and K western pad type transducer systems on my builds....they don't have the quacky sound that alot of under saddle piezo pickups have. My last build was fitted with a Fishman Elipse system which has an under saddle pickup and a mini mike. It sounded ok with only the saddle pick up ...
by soulman
Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Col Finley special guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 25074

Re: Col Finley special guitar

lamanoditrento wrote:
Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:47 am
Nice :cl :cl :cl I like the fretboard end detail
kiwigeo wrote:
Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:01 pm
Nice work.
Thanks Martin And Trent for your comments.
This has been a fun build and sounds really nice.
by soulman
Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A strat with a twist?
Replies: 13
Views: 16081

Re: A strat with a twist?

Now that's thinking outside the box.
Some really intricate detail throughout.
Awesome

Ross
by soulman
Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Multiscale Gore OM - Finished!
Replies: 16
Views: 23769

Re: Multiscale Gore OM - Finished!

:D :D :D

I`m sure i`ll face many challenges.
On the scale length's you've chosen, what approximate strength increased have you applied for braces compared to a say 25" scale.

Thanks
Ross
by soulman
Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pickups??
Replies: 8
Views: 11822

Pickups??

I have always used LR Baggs Pickups and really like them.
I am interested to hear what everyone else uses and why.
Cheers
Ross
by soulman
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:54 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Some advantages of modern tools
Replies: 8
Views: 9820

Re: Some advantages of modern tools

Wow well done :cl :cl
by soulman
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Col Finley special guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 25074

Col Finley special guitar

I finished this recently. I built this for Aussie Country music artist Col Finley. He is celebrating his 25th year as an Independent artist. Those who purchase his pre order for new CD go into the draw to win this guitar. Soundboard; Sitka Spruce Back and side; Unknown. I was told it was Blackwood b...
by soulman
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Multiscale Gore OM - Finished!
Replies: 16
Views: 23769

Re: Multiscale Gore OM - Finished!

Nice job Martin.
looks good. well done. persistance pays off
I`m going to be building a multiscale soon.
by soulman
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Babinga and Ancient Spruce Tenor
Replies: 6
Views: 9444

Re: Babinga and Ancient Spruce Tenor

Looking Good Allen.
Another ripper
How do you find the sound with side sound port compared to one without?

cheers Ross
by soulman
Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Baritone Uke Photo Set
Replies: 5
Views: 8399

Re: Baritone Uke Photo Set

Wow. Looking Awesome as always Allen. :cl :cl :cl
by soulman
Sun Oct 02, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Rose Maple and Walnut Dreadnought.
Replies: 4
Views: 7853

Re: Rose Maple and Walnut Dreadnought.

Hi Richard Thanks for that. Yeah for me its all about experimenting and trying ideas and theories. Every guitar I build I get better and have aquired more experience. I'm happy to try different timbers. who knows what I might discover. for me it's about building to suit someone preference. I To me t...
by soulman
Sat Oct 01, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Rose Maple and Walnut Dreadnought.
Replies: 4
Views: 7853

Re: Rose Maple and Walnut Dreadnought.

Hi Richard. I have experimented with neck profile and wanted to do something different with the heal. just started carving and ended up with this. Feels unusual when first start to play but actually feels extremely comfortable once you sit and play for a bit. This is my first attempt at side sound p...
by soulman
Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Rose Maple and Walnut Dreadnought.
Replies: 4
Views: 7853

Rose Maple and Walnut Dreadnought.

I`ve called this my campfire guitar. kept it simple. I wanted to create a look of a guitar that one could chuck in the ute and not worry about being knocked around and still have something that sounds and plays great. It's a bit rough around the edges so to speak. light sand then finished with a bur...
by soulman
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Blackbean, Cedar Guitar
Replies: 6
Views: 10017

Re: Blackbean, Cedar Guitar

Bloody beautiful and what a finish. Thanks for sharing your work of art. Cheers Alan Thanks Alan. It's a beautiful piece of board. the mirotone certainly comes up nice. Those woods look great together. Epic finish! If I was any good with a spray gun I'd be tempted to buy some Mirotone. What did you...
by soulman
Mon Aug 15, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Blackbean, Cedar Guitar
Replies: 6
Views: 10017

Blackbean, Cedar Guitar

I delivered this guitar yesterday. going to a family band called Chasing Sunday
Top- Cedar
Back, sides and headstock-Blackbean
Binding-Figured Blackwood
Fingerboard-Ebony
Tuners-Gotoh 510
Finish-Mirotone 3220
Pickup-LR Baggs Pro Element
by soulman
Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Father - Daughter Build.
Replies: 11
Views: 14170

Re: Father - Daughter Build.

Cool idea for the rosette. I love the go bar deck- thinking of making one soon too. Great job. Thanks Jim. She wanted random bits of wood for rosette. The gobar deck is the best thing. :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl Great project and well done to your daughter, I wish I'd had that 'bonding' experience wit...
by soulman
Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:10 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Father - Daughter Build.
Replies: 11
Views: 14170

Re: Father - Daughter Build.

Thanks For all your comments. She's doing really good for her first attempt
by soulman
Tue May 31, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Father - Daughter Build.
Replies: 11
Views: 14170

Father - Daughter Build.

My Daughter Was showing an interest in playing guitar and as a result was playing mine. I suggested we build one together. So the deal is that when she gives me some time we work on her guitar together. I didn't want to end up doing it all for her. So far we have the body complete with the binding c...
by soulman
Fri May 27, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Walnut Spruce Dreadnought
Replies: 8
Views: 11377

Re: Walnut Spruce Dreadnought

Thanks Stratoa.
Fortunately I still have a bit more to play with.
by soulman
Tue May 24, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Walnut Spruce Dreadnought
Replies: 8
Views: 11377

Re: Walnut Spruce Dreadnought

Thanks Martin. This is my first dready. They are popular in the country scene so I wanted to make one.