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by Valben
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Custom LMX - Crossover Nylon in Ovangkol / Red Cedar
Replies: 3
Views: 9642

Re: Custom LMX - Crossover Nylon in Ovangkol / Red Cedar

Thanks Wayne, a very happy owner here :-) the guitar sounds awesome (not my words :) ) powerful with clear and balanced trebles, I went to the lower limit of thickness with this soundboard, unfortunately I only have another set of this quality. The rosette was pre-made, owner choice. I had other eng...
by Valben
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Custom LMX - Crossover Nylon in Ovangkol / Red Cedar
Replies: 3
Views: 9642

Custom LMX - Crossover Nylon in Ovangkol / Red Cedar

Happy new year to everyone :-) Some details and pics of my my last built completed just before Christmas Details: - Near 000 size with 12 frets at the body. - Fan bracing - Scale length 650mm - Width at nut 48mm. - Brass strings counter plate - Platina Shellac finish - Set-up with normal tension Oas...
by Valben
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mun Ebony - Ancient Sitka Tenor Uke
Replies: 10
Views: 16239

Re: Mun Ebony - Ancient Sitka Tenor Uke

whoa ! that is the most beautiful Uke I have ever seen :cl
by Valben
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:02 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed
Replies: 5
Views: 11837

Re: Falcate 14 fret body joint SS Guitar completed

Thanks Wayne, awesome looking and especially sounding guitar. You made me wanting to start looking into falcate bracing :-)
by Valben
Wed Sep 28, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Dead notes on 13th fret
Replies: 11
Views: 4872

Re: Dead notes on 13th fret

I guess the fret is loose, you may need to glue it in place. Tap with something hard (but not to hard so you don't damage the fret) and see if it sounds different that the other frets. A loose fret will have a dead sound compared to a properly seated fret.
Cheers
V.
by Valben
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:40 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Blackwood & Australian Red Cedar OM
Replies: 9
Views: 13747

Re: Blackwood & Australian Red Cedar OM

very nice Trent.
I like your geometric approach to inlays, really unique :cl
by Valben
Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 000- 12 Nera in Blackwood/German Spruce
Replies: 4
Views: 11317

Re: 000- 12 Nera in Blackwood/German Spruce

lamanoditrento wrote:
Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:19 pm
Nice Wayne. That rosette inlay looks tricky but very crisp.
Hi Trent
Valter here :-)

that the sharpness given by a 0.6mm router bit mounted on a little cnc :wink:
by Valben
Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 000- 12 Nera in Blackwood/German Spruce
Replies: 4
Views: 11317

000- 12 Nera in Blackwood/German Spruce

Hi everyone, sorry for the long absence from the forum. It has been quite some time since the last guitar built as I have been distracted with other projects (mainly Native American flutes and a drum .. yes a drum with an hairy deerskin :D ). Anyhow, here we are with the last build, the Custom Nera:...
by Valben
Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate
Replies: 22
Views: 24168

Re: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate

this is a top build Trent, double thumbs up to your skills :-)
by Valben
Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:42 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Huon Pine & Tassy Mrytle Acoustic Bass
Replies: 11
Views: 18937

Re: Huon Pine & Tassy Mrytle Acoustic Bass

Beautiful instrument Trent :-) thanks for sharing.
I never built an acoustic bass but I have been always tempted … and my brother has been pestering me for the last few years.
Valter
by Valben
Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:45 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 13 frets Prima-R in Padauk/Bearclaw Sitka
Replies: 5
Views: 7469

Re: 13 frets Prima-R in Padauk/Bearclaw Sitka

Thanks Asgilbert & good spot Mark :-) , A couple of years ago have built a small cnc machine that I mainly use for inlays.. My job relates to process automation so it wasn't to difficult to go hand-on with the cnc tech. I prefer to spend my time in designing nice inlays more than becoming half blind...
by Valben
Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 13 frets Prima-R in Padauk/Bearclaw Sitka
Replies: 5
Views: 7469

13 frets Prima-R in Padauk/Bearclaw Sitka

This is my last build: Valben Custom Prima-R Details: - Valben Prima design with wide x-bracing, cut-away, side port and arm bevel. - Scale length 25.4" with 13 frets at the neck joint. - Width at nut 45.5mm with zero fret. - Brass strings counter plate - Super Blonde Shellac finish - Set-up with 12...
by Valben
Mon May 25, 2020 10:39 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: NAF (Native american flute)
Replies: 2
Views: 14624

Re: NAF (Native american flute)

here some more pics. Hope to do some quality recording soon :-)
by Valben
Mon May 25, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: how to embed youtube video in posts ?
Replies: 4
Views: 15301

Re: how to embed youtube video in posts ?

thank you Martin, following this procedure it works fine :-)
by Valben
Mon May 25, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 13.5 Frets Prima in Maple/Redwood
Replies: 10
Views: 15333

Re: 13.5 Frets Prima in Maple/Redwood

Thanks to Martin :-) , finally I am able to embed the youtube video directly into the post , see viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8830
Cheers Valter


youtu.be/a32penp1Bao

youtu.be/dMzVMfGvWWM

youtu.be/Qt_yfst8AtY
by Valben
Tue May 19, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 13.5 Frets Prima in Maple/Redwood
Replies: 10
Views: 15333

Re: 13.5 Frets Prima in Maple/Redwood

[youtube]http://youtu.be/Qt_yfst8AtY[/youtube]
by Valben
Tue May 19, 2020 9:09 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 13.5 Frets Prima in Maple/Redwood
Replies: 10
Views: 15333

Re: 13.5 Frets Prima in Maple/Redwood

[youtube]http://youtu.be/dMzVMfGvWWM[/youtube]
by Valben
Mon May 18, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Flame Maple & Red Spruce Jumbo
Replies: 11
Views: 14829

Re: Flame Maple & Red Spruce Jumbo

That is a really nice work Trent, nice, nice and really nice :-)
Enjoyed listening the sound clip ... booming and sharp at the same time, I guess the customer will be extremely happy.
Valter
by Valben
Thu May 14, 2020 10:04 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: how to embed youtube video in posts ?
Replies: 4
Views: 15301

Re: how to embed youtube video in posts ?

Hi Martin, any hint from your side? I have spent some time trying but can only get the link in the post but not the embedded box :-) thanks VB
by Valben
Tue May 12, 2020 9:35 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: how to embed youtube video in posts ?
Replies: 4
Views: 15301

how to embed youtube video in posts ?

Hi all,
Anyone knows how to embed a youtube video box in a post ?
I mean not only the link but the video itself, like this post from Robbie O-Brien : viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3028

Thanks for help
Valter
by Valben
Wed May 06, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bridge minimum gluing area
Replies: 3
Views: 4657

Re: Bridge minimum gluing area

Thanks for the comment Dave.
The bridge Martin doesn’t like is about 3950 sqmm ....so I guess I am going to take the risks. Cheers Valter
Oh, I have got the books few weeks ago and I am slowly going through the theory volume now.
by Valben
Tue May 05, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bridge minimum gluing area
Replies: 3
Views: 4657

Bridge minimum gluing area

Hi everyone :-) The pic below shows a bridge which I have built for my new guitar project (Prima-R). The idea was to build a smaller bridge with the aim to slightly decrease the overall mass with respect to a standard belly bridge. The E to e is exactly as I wanted (56.5mm) but I am now wondering if...
by Valben
Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 3 piece laminated neck blanks, trying something new
Replies: 2
Views: 4998

Re: 3 piece laminated neck blanks, trying something new

And another 5 pieces laminated billet ready for slicing: EI rosewood (center) , Rewarewa and Mangeao sides.
by Valben
Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:44 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 14 frets OM in Jarrah/King Billy
Replies: 10
Views: 19941

Re: 14 frets OM in Jarrah/King Billy

and another one : [youtube]https://youtu.be/fX8KkVDfavA[/youtube]