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by Graham Long
Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Coming out reprise
Replies: 8
Views: 10979

Re: Coming out reprise

Really Nice, good timber selections, it all just fits together.
Well Done! :cl
by Graham Long
Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:50 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The First Mandolin
Replies: 2
Views: 5489

Re: The First Mandolin

Kamusur wrote:You've got some mighty fine stuff going on there Graham, very well done.

Steve
Thanks Steve, the new owner is very happy with it. The appearance and sound is just what she wanted.
by Graham Long
Sat Jul 30, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck
Replies: 12
Views: 18653

Re: 00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck

Great sound too!
by Graham Long
Sat Jul 30, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck
Replies: 12
Views: 18653

Re: 00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck

Very Nice, great choice of timbers.
What Bracing patterns have you used?
by Graham Long
Fri Jul 29, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The First Mandolin
Replies: 2
Views: 5489

The First Mandolin

This is the first of two mandolins I've been working on. A 60th Birthday Gift. Soundboard - Adirondack Spruce Back and Sides and Headstock - East Indian Rosewood Neck - Curly American Maple Bindings, Fretboard and Bridge - Ebony Tail Piece and Truss Rod Cover - Hand Engraved Gold Plated Brass Tuners...
by Graham Long
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:32 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sassafras Baritone on its way to a new home
Replies: 3
Views: 6521

Re: Sassafras Baritone on its way to a new home

Thanks Trent,
I looked all over for a piece of the right Tartan, had to be Gordon Clan Dress Tartan. After a week or more trolling the Internet, I showed my wife, and voila! she had a piece in amongst her patch work material.
And now it's in the headstock.
by Graham Long
Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sassafras Baritone on its way to a new home
Replies: 3
Views: 6521

Sassafras Baritone on its way to a new home

A nice Baritone Ukulele, commissioned by Paul Gordon Paul wanted something to reflect his Scottish Heritage, so I added a bit of the Gordon Clan insignia. Named - BYDAND which is the Gordon Clan slogan. Back and Sides - Black Heart Sassafras Neck - Queensland Maple Soundboard - Engelmann Spruce Head...
by Graham Long
Fri Jul 08, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Falcate bracing - bass back
Replies: 7
Views: 10973

Re: Falcate bracing - bass back

Well done, that philosophy will come in handy elsewhere.
Did you still install it at around 45% RH?
by Graham Long
Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mini Jumbo Wenge
Replies: 13
Views: 15176

Re: Mini Jumbo Wenge

Thanks Graham. Forgot to mention that purple bauhinia is pretty striking stuff! Like the colours... It looks darker in the photos than it is in the flesh. It's feels quite oily but machines and sands well. I'm keen to get some bigger pieces for back and sides, they are hard to get as most trees hol...
by Graham Long
Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mini Jumbo Wenge
Replies: 13
Views: 15176

Re: Mini Jumbo Wenge

Extremely nice looking. The Wenge I've seen in the UK has ben rather blacker looking than that. Do you think the horn works well as saddle and nut material? I have some large billets of Wenge and they look darker than the back and side sets that have been sanded. Buffalo horn works well for nuts an...
by Graham Long
Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Avodire modified Dreadnought
Replies: 5
Views: 8288

Re: Avodire modified Dreadnought

Thanks for that, I did have an all brown piece of ringed gidgee on the headstock, but didn't look right with the Rosette.
by Graham Long
Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ancient Kauri Tenor
Replies: 6
Views: 8846

Re: Ancient Kauri Tenor

Hi Dave,
yes, it a bit different knowing just how old it is.
The dark brown piece in the heel is a bit of desert oak, same as the heel cap.
Cheers
Graham
by Graham Long
Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mini Jumbo Wenge
Replies: 13
Views: 15176

Re: Mini Jumbo Wenge

I used Bote Cote epoxy resin on this one, also used West Systems and Z-Proxy. I think Bote Cote is the best of them, and its made in Australia

Boat Craft - Brisbane
(07) 3806 1944
They sell it in sample packs.
by Graham Long
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jumbo Wenge
Replies: 2
Views: 5260

Re: Jumbo Wenge

Yeh, I put that style of label in all of my instruments, it is busy, but should the instrument get resold or given away the new owner has record of what it is was built from.
Helps me to, I keep the a copy of the labels, cause I can't remember what I did yesterday let alone last year.
by Graham Long
Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:19 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jumbo Wenge
Replies: 2
Views: 5260

Jumbo Wenge

I my posting for the Mini Jumbo, I mentioned that it was modelled from a full size Jumbo also out of Wenge (When-Gay) This is it: Back & Sides - Wenge Headstock, Fretboard, Bridge, Bindings, Backstrip and Heel cap - Native (Purple) Bauhinia from Central Queensland Soundboard - Bearclaw Sitka Spruce ...
by Graham Long
Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:45 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mini Jumbo Wenge
Replies: 13
Views: 15176

Re: Mini Jumbo Wenge

Hi Mark,
Yes, its CF Falcate Braced. The Headstock is a give away isn't it.
The nut and saddle are Northern Teritory Buffalo Horn. I was given a couple of Buffalo Horns, its easy to work and polishes up really well.
Cheers
Graham
by Graham Long
Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mini Jumbo Wenge
Replies: 13
Views: 15176

Re: Mini Jumbo Wenge

Your pronunciation is correct, according to Wikipedia anyway.
Wenge (/ˈwɛŋɡeɪ/ weng-gay)
Either way it makes great sounding guitars.
Cheers
by Graham Long
Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mini Jumbo Wenge
Replies: 13
Views: 15176

Re: Mini Jumbo Wenge

Yep, sure did, it's like trying to pore fill a cheese grater.
I think it's worth the effort though. Sounds Great.
by Graham Long
Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mini Jumbo Wenge
Replies: 13
Views: 15176

Mini Jumbo Wenge

I made this for a good friend, who already had one of my full size Jumbo Guitars, also out of Wenge. I'll include some pictures of it as well Back and Sides Wenge ( I've been told it should be pronounced [Ven-ga] as its an African wood and its name has Dutch origins) Headstock overlay, Bindings, Fre...
by Graham Long
Sun Jul 03, 2016 2:39 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ancient Kauri Tenor
Replies: 6
Views: 8846

Re: Ancient Kauri Tenor

Yep, have to be careful, I found the same thing with other spruces, not just Engelmann.
I found that a light coat of shellac helps prevent it, but you still have to be careful.
by Graham Long
Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ancient Kauri Tenor
Replies: 6
Views: 8846

Ancient Kauri Tenor

Made this one last year, had the wood since 2009. Got enough for a few more.
New Zealand Ancient Kauri, unusual stuff to work with, cuts like craft wood.
Somewhere between 35,000 and 50,000 years old
by Graham Long
Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: First Archtop
Replies: 7
Views: 12501

Re: First Archtop

That looks fantastic, and mostly Australian wood to boot.
Can't wait to see the next one
Great work!, not over stated, just quality.
by Graham Long
Sat Jul 02, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Engelmann/Rosewood Dread cutaway - built with the assistance of CNC
Replies: 14
Views: 15283

Re: Engelmann/Rosewood Dread cutaway - built with the assistance of CNC

Very Nice, even with the assistance of CNC Technology!
by Graham Long
Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:05 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Current build Flat top Mandolins
Replies: 8
Views: 9335

Re: Current build Flat top Mandolins

No I didn't, it was done by London Engravers. He does very nice work, this is about as simple as he does.
by Graham Long
Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Avodire modified Dreadnought
Replies: 5
Views: 8288

Avodire modified Dreadnought

Back and Sides - Curly Avodire
Headstock, bindings, bridge - Ringed Gidgee
Neck - Curly American Maple with Ringed Gidgee Spine.
Soundboard - Adirondack Spruce.
CF reinforced Falcate Bracing.
Body and fretboard Purfling - Paua Shell