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- Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:35 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: solid body construction books and beginner timber blanks
- Replies: 2
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Re: solid body construction books and beginner timber blanks
You could try tas oak ( kd hardwood ) from Bunnings it's fairly cheap and actually makes a pretty good neck. I've used it on a few builds. Wayne
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:23 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Left handed Selmer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 343
Re: Left handed Selmer
Thanks Taffy. It's easy to get confused making a left hander, which I did a couple of times.
Wayne
Wayne
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:12 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Left handed Selmer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 343
Re: Left handed Selmer
Thanks Al. It is nice when the owner is really pleased with the guitar.
Wayne
Wayne
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:15 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Left handed Selmer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 343
Re: Left handed Selmer
Thanks Dave. Funny you should mention the fret markers, the first f/b I made i put them on the wrong side, luckily I hadn’t cut the end so I can use it on the next one. The black wood is another beautiful set from Tim at Australian tonewood his wood is top quality and he’s really reasonable with his...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:10 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Left handed Selmer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 343
Left handed Selmer
My first left handed guitar, it’s easy to get confused but overall the build went well.
Figured black wood b/s from Tim
AAAA Sitka top
QLD maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Eirw bridge
Marri bindings
K&K twin spot p/up
Wayne
Figured black wood b/s from Tim
AAAA Sitka top
QLD maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Eirw bridge
Marri bindings
K&K twin spot p/up
Wayne
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:28 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Tassie double bass
- Replies: 8
- Views: 363
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:25 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Walnut bend
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1508
Re: Walnut bend
I find walnut bends easy, I thickness to 2mm, at the cutaway section it's about 1.8mm I always use fabric softener. Cutaway sides I soak in hot water with fabric softener for about 25 minutes. Non cutaway I just spray with water and bend, I use aluminium slats for bending. Make sure your blanket is ...
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 5:29 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer d hole
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27523
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:33 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: 12 string build advice
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1995
Re: 12 string build advice
I've used sass for one neck but wouldn't use it again, it's prone to movement. I use CF in all my necks and I'd highly recommend that, it's easy enough to install. Maybe get some QLD maple, NGRW or mahogany for the neck I think they would be a better choice. Wayne
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:17 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Martin Parlor design queries
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1231
Re: Martin Parlor design queries
I've built a few parlour guitars and I also radius the top bracing, I use a 25ft radius. Wayne
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:09 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: F5 style mandolin
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7298
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:26 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: F5 style mandolin
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7298
Re: F5 style mandolin
Thanks Taffy.
The owner is really happy with it. He's coming tomorrow for a test play so I can tweek it for him if need be.
Wayne
The owner is really happy with it. He's coming tomorrow for a test play so I can tweek it for him if need be.
Wayne
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:36 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Archtop Spanish Heel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9959
Re: Archtop Spanish Heel
Not too sure if a Spanish heel would be suitable for an archtop. I think the mortise and tenon is a much better option I’ve used it on 4 archtops with good results. Wayne
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:32 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: F5 style mandolin
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7298
F5 style mandolin
This is my first mandolin. It was an order from a guy from the mens shed. He wanted it to look unique and he wanted the top stained to match the look of his Australian red cedar topped OM that I built for him. Blackwood b/s and neck. Red spruce top Ebony fretboard and bridge. K&K internal mandolin p...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:38 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer d hole
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27523
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:20 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer d hole
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27523
Re: Selmer d hole
No problem Dave. Yeah they really are a different animal. They're also a real challenge, I'm starting to get the hang of them now but I can tell you the first one did my head in and took me 12months to build, I had to walk away from it for about 3 months so I could get motivated to finish it. Thanks...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:38 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer d hole
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27523
Re: Selmer d hole
This is the left handed guitar I’m working on. I closed the box today. Wayne
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:35 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer d hole
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27523
Re: Selmer d hole
Thanks Dave. The bridge is just designed this way. As long as you use a decent timber then the saddle section is fine. This one is Blackwood, I normally use EIRW which is great. The top has a crease ( pliage) just behind the bridge, it makes the top a lot stronger, so then it can be thinned more tha...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:23 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer d hole
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27523
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:50 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer d hole
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27523
Selmer d hole
Another Selmer finished, this is number 6. I have an oval hole about 50% finished and I have a left handed d hole started.
This one is Blackwood b/s from Tim.
Australia red cedar top
Blackwood neck and bridge and veneers
Katalox fretboard
Marri bindings
This one is Blackwood b/s from Tim.
Australia red cedar top
Blackwood neck and bridge and veneers
Katalox fretboard
Marri bindings
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: How to create a vintage amber stain ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8383
Re: How to create a vintage amber stain ?
Stewmac stains mix with water and lacquer, I've used it many times. Wayne
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:57 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Tough times for suppliers?
- Replies: 12
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- Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:21 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 69878
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:31 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
- Replies: 9
- Views: 36795
Re: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Well done Wayne that's great news, I hope it all goes well and you get some more orders.
Wayne
Wayne
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:01 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 69878
Re: Gypsy jazz guitar
Thanks Dave, Wayne. Here’s a photo of the top bracing. Not that top but it’s the same. Wayne