Very Sassy & sleek, Liam,with a touch of Salvador Dali bridge work!
Nominations for best uke bridge, 2013, pending
Gaz
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- Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:35 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Ziricote & Spruce Tenor Ukulele
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11545
- Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:35 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Newly made O.M & wee parlourish guitars...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8618
Re: Newly made O.M & wee parlourish guitars...
Elegant bridge design on the OM Rob....that wee parlour is a humdinger!!! , such a classical clean look, sometimes no bling is eye catching, let the timber say it all. Well I love it!!
What tops are on these beauties Rob?
Gaz
What tops are on these beauties Rob?
Gaz
- Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:09 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Hubcap banjo uke
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4494
Re: Hubcap banjo uke
Old Mate's pretty chuffed with that rendition, much MOJO Mike.
Gaz
Gaz
- Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:48 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Warning ! Machinery Porn.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 36739
Re: Warning ! Machinery Porn.
COOL cutter Paul!!!!! I'd be very interested in a brutal review, my 17" carba-tec 1" re-saw not cutting the mustard,your machinery mentor could advise,something to do with extra ballast in the vertical column!!!...I'd rather upgrade than destroy. Any idea where these little beauties are produced?? I...
- Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:13 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Electric lap steel guitar
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16615
Re: Electric lap steel guitar
Annie Oakley eat your heart out!!.......Dead eye Dick is back in town!!!!! nice grouping there Tod & I'm liking your original thought out build.
Once you've strung her up, any chance of a demo on that lappy jobby
Gaz
Once you've strung her up, any chance of a demo on that lappy jobby
Gaz
- Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:15 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Kiwi Humour
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3301
Kiwi Humour
Fairly ordinary day here in sunnyless Brisvegas, looking for the bright side, I stumbled across this giggle from across the ditch...enjoy! Gaz "After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, British scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 200 years and came to the conclusion that their...
- Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:07 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: first build - Blackwood tenor uke
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17149
Re: first build - Blackwood tenor uke
Terrific Tenor Kevin, for # 1. As a matter of recent string interest, what breed of strings are you running on this melody box??
Gaz
Gaz
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:38 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Milo and Red Spruce Concert Ukulele
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22697
Re: Milo and Red Spruce Concert Ukulele
Excellent compilation Allen!! & that Milo combo, your making us thirsty for MORE please
Barron River Rules!!
Gaz
Barron River Rules!!
Gaz
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:16 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: A major disaster
- Replies: 34
- Views: 31051
Re: A major disaster
OUCH!! Wayne... What happened next?, fright or flight?? fright being, a full lung gasp of air, held in till eye's bulge, hands clasp wobbling head with vice grip, eyes glued tightly shut...or, flight...briskly pacing workshop floor, darting death looks at said damaged box, growling precise profaniti...
- Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:47 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Only in Australia?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4005
Re: Only in Australia?
GO Gary Go!!... Local council could maybe use a few more of these furry fettlers, Mmaaaaa told me some of the council gang lads are feeling the summer strain, you know.....overworked...???
Gaz
Gaz
- Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:39 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Improved Rosette Cutter
- Replies: 150
- Views: 154658
Re: The Improved Rosette Cutter
Perfect timing Micheal,
I'm in need of a GOOD rosette cutter
send one up to Brisvegas please mate.
Cheers
Gaz
I'm in need of a GOOD rosette cutter
send one up to Brisvegas please mate.
Cheers
Gaz
- Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:23 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Honey Toda's Tenor Ukulele
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12969
Re: Honey Toda's Tenor Ukulele
Plink..Pling..hear Honey sing, an amazing combination of craftsmanship Allan, will only enhance the duo performance of Honey & Bosko, with instrumentals like ' Odyssey ' & the encapsulating voice of Honey on ' Sunbird ' & Tuck me in, the woman is one cheeky artist. Kudos to you Allan, locally made &...
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: T. A . S. Teaser...WADKIN Anyone?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3498
Re: T. A . S. Teaser...WADKIN Anyone?
Which ever one starts better than my seized relic Marcus.
That's one job I despise, takes me away from the man cave for more time than my anal retentiveness deems necessary
Where are all the "bob a job" boy scouts when you need one
Gaz
That's one job I despise, takes me away from the man cave for more time than my anal retentiveness deems necessary
Where are all the "bob a job" boy scouts when you need one
Gaz
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:36 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: New 000 "The kauri"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9062
Re: New 000 "The kauri"
Looks like a fine woman I know....
Sleek....Blonde-ish... & Real curvy, but is SHE also highly strung & sings like a lark?
Keep em coming Christian
Sleek....Blonde-ish... & Real curvy, but is SHE also highly strung & sings like a lark?
Keep em coming Christian
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:16 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: T. A . S. Teaser...WADKIN Anyone?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3498
T. A . S. Teaser...WADKIN Anyone?
Fine machinery posted on Gumtree recently...if only I could manage my W A S !!!
Hopefully here's the link: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kingston ... 1008726605#
Gaz
Hopefully here's the link: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kingston ... 1008726605#
Gaz
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:53 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Minnerichi bridge....Wow nice stuff!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18367
Re: Minnerichi bridge....Wow nice stuff!!!
Hi Rod, As they say here in Aussie, When your on a good thing.......! one of the lads , 68matts, recently completed a Tenor uke of Australian Blackwood with Minnerichi trimmings & posted to the gallery, nice combo of good woods. I hope you post some pic's of your fine looking build when completed. i...
- Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:24 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: the recycled tool box guitar
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12421
Re: the recycled tool box guitar
That's one funky rhythm box Luke, great to see what a recycling mind can produce, thanks for the heads up, now I know what to do with the tool box when I pack it all up for a better life style
Gaz
Gaz
- Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:25 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Finally.....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11319
Re: Finally.....
Fine bit of craftsmanship Nick & great combinations of the good woods, AWESOME!!
Could you tell us what the finish is on this beauty uke ?
Gaz
Could you tell us what the finish is on this beauty uke ?
Gaz
- Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:21 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Whatnot Guitars
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18535
Re: Whatnot Guitars
WHAT! not another inspirational instrument from the Buckham brigade.
WOW....Awesome work Wiley fox, er, Woodrat
Gaz
WOW....Awesome work Wiley fox, er, Woodrat
Gaz
- Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:15 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Uke No.3
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9601
Re: Uke No.3
Excellent! Thanks Matt, I've decided to take a similar line with all Blackwood build for one of the young nephew's, but ,concerned the B/w neck may have been top heavy, he's built like spaghetti, fairy fine :) so I'll chuck myself in the deep end & go for it !! Quest: Lightest playable tenor uke, if...
- Sun Aug 05, 2012 11:07 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Uke No.3
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9601
Re: Uke No.3
Great combo Matt, the coffee chocolate hues of Minerichi binding really bring out that beautiful Blackwood.
Does the Blackwood neck give this uke an even weight balance, or, top heavy?
Just as a matter of interest, what is the total grams?
Well done for thrice.
Gaz
Does the Blackwood neck give this uke an even weight balance, or, top heavy?
Just as a matter of interest, what is the total grams?
Well done for thrice.
Gaz
- Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:33 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Brisvages ukulele festivities
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3207
Brisvages ukulele festivities
Heads up to all you uku fanatics The Brisvages B.U.M.S. are holding their annual blowout festival :shock: Tonight the Brisbane ukulele musicians society, based at Coorparoo bowels club, hosted ,LIVE on stage, the one & only Bosko & Honey, ukulele duo...What a Hoot... this entertaining couple are on ...
- Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:39 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Journeyman Model
- Replies: 39
- Views: 32363
Re: Journeyman Model
I concur Ozwood! Beauty is only skin deep, whats inside emanating out is proof of pudding :wink: It would be interesting John, too hear the tonal differences you have applied,with a little help from masters Gore/Gilet, between all four instruments 1st to last. I know a couple of young fellas from th...
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:48 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New member intro
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6679
Re: New member intro
Thanks fellas for making me feel at home.
Look forward to swapping yarns in regards to this STRESS FREE hobby journey
Cheers
Gaz
Look forward to swapping yarns in regards to this STRESS FREE hobby journey
Cheers
Gaz
- Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New member intro
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6679
New member intro
G'day Ladies & Gents, My folks chose my handle, Gary Martin, but i prefer GAZ. At present I'm setting up the cave in my backyard shed here in Brisvegas,but struggling with controlling humidity levels. Recently I purchased a number of uku sets from a gent at Dorrigo,Thanks Steve, & the rosewood set, ...