Well done Wayne that's great news, I hope it all goes well and you get some more orders.
Wayne
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- 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
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- Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:01 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 72236
Re: Gypsy jazz guitar
Thanks Dave, Wayne. Here’s a photo of the top bracing. Not that top but it’s the same. Wayne
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:28 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 72236
Re: Gypsy jazz guitar
https://youtu.be/PKkeAeDU6hI?si=DkxKDcxbSExsJZDe
https://youtu.be/kmFiSBtV6VI?si=eV1HynQ7Y5mdHer3
Here's a demo of the guitar if anyone wants a listen. Wayne
https://youtu.be/kmFiSBtV6VI?si=eV1HynQ7Y5mdHer3
Here's a demo of the guitar if anyone wants a listen. Wayne
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:21 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Trouble Build
- Replies: 20
- Views: 153556
Re: Trouble Build
Good fix Martin. I've started using a triangular file to recrown frets I find it much faster and easier than the diamond z crown file I got from stewmac. I bought it from Bunnings and ground off edges and made them smooth, much cheaper than buying one from a luthier supply. $15 was all it cost. Wayne
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 4:49 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 72236
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:29 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 72236
Re: Gypsy jazz guitar
Thanks Martin and Wayne.
The rosette is a challenge, I've made routing templates for the channel so that's not too bad, getting the rosette to fit nicely takes a bit of finicky fiddling around.
Wayne
The rosette is a challenge, I've made routing templates for the channel so that's not too bad, getting the rosette to fit nicely takes a bit of finicky fiddling around.
Wayne
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 72236
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:33 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Nomad nut files
- Replies: 9
- Views: 35104
Re: Nomad nut files
Thanks again Martin. I have taken chips out of nuts before when filling the slots so I’ll definitely wax up for the next one.
Wayne
Wayne
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:30 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 72236
Gypsy jazz guitar
I’ve just finished this Selmer guitar. It’s my fourth Selmer and I have another one that’s just waiting for the lacquer to cure and I’ve been asked to make two more so they’ve been started. This one is going to Qld and will be in the oz manouche festival in November. B/s are Ovankol Top Is Sitka Qld...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:29 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Nomad nut files
- Replies: 9
- Views: 35104
Re: Nomad nut files
Thanks Martin I'll do that, don't know why I didn't think of it, I do it to my fret saw when cutting slots and small screws so they hopefully won't break. Wayne
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:47 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Nomad nut files
- Replies: 9
- Views: 35104
Re: Nomad nut files
I bought a set of those nut files off eBay for about $100, 6 files in the set I've used them quite a bit and they're still good, they do tend to bind up a bit if you go too deep. It was a few years ago and seemed expensive at the time, now it looks like I got a bargain. Wayne
- Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Mirotone 3220 buffing
- Replies: 5
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Re: Mirotone 3220 buffing
I use mothers and Maguire car polish. Show car polish etc. You can get it from supercheap, autobahn Repco.
There's probably other polish you can use, but they're readily available and not that expensive. Wayne
There's probably other polish you can use, but they're readily available and not that expensive. Wayne
- Sat May 06, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Cutaway bending
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25850
Re: Cutaway bending
I use aluminium slats for bending, I've never had any problems with them going around the cutaway section. I'm not sure what thickness they are probably around .7mm. I have some SS slats as well but I've found them too stiff so I've never used them. Wayne
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:28 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Archtop Truss Rod
- Replies: 2
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Re: Archtop Truss Rod
I stop mine near the extension joint. I make my own and they're just a single action truss rod not dual action.
Wayne
Wayne
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:22 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18568
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: Vendors and Suppliers
- Topic: Guitar Templates
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13251
Re: Guitar Templates
I had a problem logging into my account last night, I rang Andrew this morning and he sorted it all out in no time. Great to deal with. Wayne
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:52 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18568
Re: Selmer
Thanks Wayne.
I've only recently started using ARC and so far the guitars have sounded great. I'm a real fan of it now.
One of the two Selmers I've just started will have an ARC top, the other will be Sitka.
Wayne
I've only recently started using ARC and so far the guitars have sounded great. I'm a real fan of it now.
One of the two Selmers I've just started will have an ARC top, the other will be Sitka.
Wayne
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:29 pm
- Forum: Vendors and Suppliers
- Topic: Guitar Templates
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13251
Re: Guitar Templates
Yes I'll third it. Bought a few things and quality was good and delivery was pretty fast.
Wayne
Wayne
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:26 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18568
Re: Selmer
Thanks Martin.
You're spot on, the first one did my head in so bad I left it for 6 months then went back and finished it.
Second one wasn't nearly as bad and this one was ok. I have 2 more on the bench I've just started.
Wayne
You're spot on, the first one did my head in so bad I left it for 6 months then went back and finished it.
Second one wasn't nearly as bad and this one was ok. I have 2 more on the bench I've just started.
Wayne
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Selmer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18568
Selmer
Hi everyone. This latest Selmer is now finished and I’m really happy with it. These guitars are a bit of a challenge. Australian red cedar top. Chechen back and sides. Maple neck.Qld walnut f/board. Eirw bridge. Marri bindings. K&K internal twin spot pickup https://youtu.be/vEqDdVTLVRM The link is f...
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:11 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Goings on in the workshop
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16060
Re: Goings on in the workshop
Almost finished a d hole Selmer, Australian red cedar top and Chechen b/s. I’ve also received an order for another one.
Wayne
Wayne
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: straight dovetail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9070
Re: straight dovetail
I'm with Alan. A mortise and tenon joint is the way to go. I've built 3 archtops with that joint and had no problems, it's a much easier joint to do than a dovetail. I also access the bolts through the jack hole with a steel rod with an allen key welded to it. Wayne
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:10 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4680
Re: Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
http://www.carbonfiber.com.au/category11_1.htm
Here you go have a look. Wayne
Here you go have a look. Wayne
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:07 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4680
Re: Carbon Fibre Rods for Acoustic Guitar Neck
Hi Wayne. You can get 6mm x 4mm from Australian carbon fibre there's a minimum order of $30. They come in 1mt lengths. I usually buy about 20 lengths then they last for a while. Wayne
- Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:36 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Vendors and Suppliers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3649
Re: Vendors and Suppliers
I've been speaking with Tim over the last few months while he was getting organised, although he hasn't got everything listed yet he's ready to go with most stuff. He's a great bloke and happy to help if anyone has something specific they're after. He's helped me out a few times with special orders....