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That looks absolutely beautiful. Great work.

That's very nice Chuck. Great job.

That is Beautiful.
I have got to try some Ziricote.
What is the finish coating. I see the top was masked off. I'm assuming top is diferent to back and sides?

Nice one Markus. Lots of work gone into that.

Hi

Jeremy D wrote:I have bought a lot from there. At my branch they have not replenished the stock since they opened so I don't trust it anymore (some of the bottled dates are as far back as 2010).

Hi Jeremy.
I have a Masters close to me if you need some.

cheers Ross

I really like a couple of brands. South Coast Ukes for a harder brighter sound. More piano / harp like. There are a few others I've tried that have a similar sound. Worth clears for instance. Worth Browns to give a warmer more tone. Easier on the fingers. Far more expressive. And the comments that ...

Beautiful work as always Allen. How much are the strings Worth?
O.K. I don't care how much they cost, just thought it was funny.
Ive been using Aquilla strings with good results but haven't tried these. Could you give me your view on how you choose your strings. Thanks. Ross

Looks good Allen. great save.

Just realised I have put this in the wrong post. should have been in in first acousti build. Oops my bad.

Here is an update of the maple guitar. nearly finished the coating process. Happy with the back not so the front. This is what Jess wants though. She loves it. I guess that's what counts.

Will have to check that book out thanks Allan.
Thanks Curly. It has the aroma. I have finish sanded a section with 320grit. and sprayed some pressure pack shellac.
Here's a couple of photo's. These are the same piece just taken inside shed, the other (pinker) outside.

I have been given some planks of timber. Looks to have been cut professionally with bandsaw. It has Rose Maple written on it. I haven't been able to find out much about it on line. Anyone have any information on it. Thanks Ross

charangohabsburg wrote:Very nice Ross!
That blackwood is gorgeous and was put to its best use. I can't help thinking that all you guys are just spoiled by that stuff!

Thanks Markus. Yeah we have got it real good here.

Thanks for the kind words Steve, Martin & Tod. The community here is fantastic.

You would have to be happy with that Ross :cl what a great effort for a First. how long did it take you all up ? That bound headstock adds plenty of class or is it a laminate ? Thanks Tod I started in August last year. I've been building three at once. Second one is ready for clear. The headstock i...

This has been a great experience. I am so pleased with the end results in finish and sound. Top; Sitka Spruce B&S; Blackwood as are bindings, rosette and headstock laminate. Fingerboard and bridge; Ebony, abalone side dots and fingerboard markers. Nut & saddle; Bone. Tuners; Gotoh 510 Pickup; LR Bag...

This is the blackwood one. it is now complete. Got to perform with this in Tamworth. It sounds much better than I could've dreamed of. I'm blown away. I have put the LR Baggs Anthem pickup in it. Love it.

Here is an udate of the maple one.

That looks fantastic. Stunning guitar

Very nice indeed. sounds and looks beautiful.

Thanks Everyone for your helpful responses. Looks like I`ve got some learning to do.

I have recently got a new phone and am now having troubles loading photo`s as the pixel size of photo`s appear to be outside the parameters of the forum sizing. I`m not sure how to resize them.
Some help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Ross.

Nice looking guitar. The zircote beautiful. How do you find the pickup?

Top is now on the blackwood body.

Another beautiful Uke Allen. Very elegent. The blackwood uke in the other post is a beauty to. I quite like blackwood.
Regards
Ross