Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hi welcome to the forum, If your looking for some growl in that tele I'd recommend talking to Mick Brierly At http://www.brierleyguitarpickups.com.au/index.htm

Thanks Jeff & John, How would it go as Binding or Bracing ?

BTW John I had a look at your website......Some nice work

Hi All,
I have just been given a small piece of Huon Pine 690mm long x 110 mm x 30mm Thick. I'm after suggestions where I could best use this,a four piece top maybe, Any advice appreciated

Thanks John,
Sally Wattle Hey !!!! I have a couple of contacts in the Wauchope area, I might see if I can get hold of some.

The build is early stages, have just milled to suitable billets, So a long way to go, my employer keeps rudely interupting me

John, I was wondering, what timbers local to the Hastings area would you consider a good back and side choice ?

Hi All, Well it looks like I asked this Question in the right forum, Some good answers that make sense, Thanks for the replies. I think I will push on with this build,mainly as a learning curve and the fact that I got this timber free ,and have noted some of the concerns re the weight etc, I think I...

Hi All, I'm new on the forum,I am a budding luthier (actively practicing), I have just finished a Strat type build useing Australian Red Mahogany ( Eucalyptus resinifera) Found it to be a great timber, I am currently starting an acoustic build useing this timber as back and sides also neck, bridge a...