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by Jim
Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Blackwood 0 Size
Replies: 2
Views: 4672

Blackwood 0 Size

All blackwood 0 Size
Martin short scale
Casurina fretboard and bridge
Blackwood, Crows Ash and mystery wood laminated neck
Sounds really different to my other recently finished 0 Size- darker and more mellow- lot of headroom.
by Jim
Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate
Replies: 22
Views: 23876

Re: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate

Beautiful work Trent- been meaning to have a go at some bevels but must admit I find it a bit intimidating- these look superb!
by Jim
Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:01 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Rain Drop Figure Koa Teor Uke
Replies: 6
Views: 8059

Re: Rain Drop Figure Koa Teor Uke

Stunner!
by Jim
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New tenor build
Replies: 5
Views: 6804

Re: New tenor build

Looks absolutely beautiful! How did you find the ebony to work with?
by Jim
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:58 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: O size Englemann and Sassafras
Replies: 6
Views: 8423

O size Englemann and Sassafras

Hi All, I've been slack about posting lately but have been plodding away slowly and have recently completed a few builds. Here's the first: Size 0 Englemann Spruce Sassafras back and sides Casurina fretboard and bridge Laminate silky oak and Houn neck. It's a beautifully bright and articulate little...
by Jim
Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Archtop and matched amp
Replies: 8
Views: 12213

Re: Archtop and matched amp

Looking schmick all round! What scale lengths did you run with on the multi?
by Jim
Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:28 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Another hollow electric
Replies: 11
Views: 12905

Re: Another hollow electric

Just superb!
by Jim
Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Brazilian Rosewood Parlour Classical
Replies: 5
Views: 8881

Re: Brazilian Rosewood Parlour Classical

Beautiful!
by Jim
Mon May 25, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: King Billy Pine/Blackwood Tenor guitar
Replies: 3
Views: 5961

Re: King Billy Pine/Blackwood Tenor guitar

Beautiful! That King Billy looks amazing.
by Jim
Mon May 25, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lyon&Healy Restoration Demo
Replies: 9
Views: 10140

Re: Lyon&Healy Restoration Demo

Super effort- sounds great!
by Jim
Wed May 20, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: My pore filling
Replies: 12
Views: 13419

Re: My pore filling

I've had Allen's experience with the pumice/french polish- amazing but hugely time consuming and hard work. Just purchased the colortone clear waterbased pore filler from stewmac- will let you know how it goes.

Jim
by Jim
Tue May 19, 2020 2:40 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Englemann and Blackwood O size
Replies: 2
Views: 4773

Englemann and Blackwood O size

This is a 0 size guitar I made recently for my 9 yr old.
Top: Englemann
Back and Sides: Australian Blackwood
Bridge and fingerboard: Casurina
Neck: Blackwood and silky laminate
Martin short scale
French Polish
This one sounds so sweet, I'm really happy with it.
by Jim
Tue May 19, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A new classical mandolin
Replies: 9
Views: 10210

Re: A new classical mandolin

It looks beautiful!!
by Jim
Fri May 15, 2020 11:34 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Flame Maple & Red Spruce Jumbo
Replies: 11
Views: 14759

Re: Flame Maple & Red Spruce Jumbo

Looks fantastic Trent! Pity about the supple jack, looks just right with these woods.
by Jim
Thu May 14, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Heater blanket for Ukulele
Replies: 3
Views: 21636

Re: Heater blanket for Ukulele

I also have the guitar one with the temperature control and have been very happy with it. They'll put an Australian plug on there too if you ask.
by Jim
Thu May 14, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bunya Blackwood OM
Replies: 3
Views: 5030

Re: Bunya Blackwood OM

I'm intending to soon, just have to get a decent recording setup happening!
by Jim
Thu May 14, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Honduran Rosewood Baritone
Replies: 5
Views: 13691

Re: Honduran Rosewood Baritone

Next level as always!
by Jim
Thu May 14, 2020 9:23 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bunya Blackwood OM
Replies: 3
Views: 5030

Bunya Blackwood OM

Bunya and Blackwood OM, 14 frets to the body. Laminated silky and huon neck, casurina fretboard and bridge. French polished.
by Jim
Thu May 14, 2020 9:05 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tiger and Bunya O size
Replies: 3
Views: 5074

Tiger and Bunya O size

Finished this one recently, Tiger Myrtle and Bunya O size. Laminated silky and blackwood neck, casurina fretboard and bridge.
French polished.
Martin short scale. My first go at this size, sounds very sweet.
by Jim
Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:19 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guitar No.2
Replies: 5
Views: 10381

Re: Guitar No.2

Looks great, you must be pumped with it!
by Jim
Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Torres Style
Replies: 3
Views: 6897

Re: Torres Style

Smashing Dave, Looks amazing
by Jim
Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 2 geets on the go
Replies: 10
Views: 12625

Re: 2 geets on the go

Actually didn't see them 'till I read the post..... I'm sure it'll end up looking great anyway.
by Jim
Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 2 geets on the go
Replies: 10
Views: 12625

Re: 2 geets on the go

Looking great Yakka. What's the second rosette?
by Jim
Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bunya/Silky 000-12
Replies: 3
Views: 8880

Re: Bunya/Silky 000-12

Thanks Gents,
I'm really happy with the sound, I tried to take my time voicing the top so I'm thrilled it turned out like it did.
The stain is Colortone tobacco brown from Stewmac.

Jim
by Jim
Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bunya/Silky 000-12
Replies: 3
Views: 8880

Bunya/Silky 000-12

Hi All,

Bunya Top
Silky Oak back and sides (stained)
Casurina fretboard and bridge
Blackwood binding
Blackwood and silky laminated neck
12 frets to the body

Jim