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by 56nortondomy
Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:43 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lockdown builds
Replies: 15
Views: 17363

Re: Lockdown builds

You're right Mark, it's some nice figured black wood from Tim at Australian tonewoods.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Nov 27, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lockdown builds
Replies: 15
Views: 17363

Re: Lockdown builds

Thanks Wayne. I like doing the colour finishes. I've bought 2 more flame maple carve tops and I'm about 70% through s single cutaway PRS . Not quite sure what colour I'm going to paint it yet.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lockdown builds
Replies: 15
Views: 17363

Lockdown builds

I finished 4 guitars during the last lockdown, one was the archtop i've already posted. One is a HRW classical with master grade Sitka top, it was supposed to go to it's new owner Tuesday but the courier didn't bother to pick it up so it's going Monday ( i hope ). The other two guitars are electrics...
by 56nortondomy
Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: US Postal Service
Replies: 9
Views: 6621

Re: US Postal Service

I have a flame maple board coming, it was sent on the 30th of September via USPS, I got a message from Australia post today saying it was in Sydney so I'm pretty happy it's made it, I think I must've just beat the suspension.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Cooba Guitar now completed
Replies: 10
Views: 9766

Re: Cooba Guitar now completed

Great build Wayne, really beautiful guitar.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Hybrid X bracing
Replies: 11
Views: 10858

Re: Hybrid X bracing

Very nice Remi, it looks great and sounds amazing well done.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Maple & Red Spruce OM - Beach guitar
Replies: 6
Views: 6496

Re: Maple & Red Spruce OM - Beach guitar

Looks good to me Trent, nice b/s set,great figure.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Wed Sep 08, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress
Replies: 21
Views: 12440

Re: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress

Looks great Wayne, keep the updates coming. Be nice to hear it when you're done.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress
Replies: 21
Views: 12440

Re: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress

Cooba looks even better now with some finish on it Wayne. Have you used it before? Just wondering what it sounds like.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 16" Archtop
Replies: 11
Views: 9605

Re: 16" Archtop

No problem Mark I'm happy to help.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 16" Archtop
Replies: 11
Views: 9605

Re: 16" Archtop

Thanks Mark. The spruce top came from ASW, the back and sides came from Tim ( Australian tonewoods) also the neck and bindings. I'm not sure where you'd get a huon top, I have one here that came from Pete before he dropped off the grid. You could ask Tim he might be able to help.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 16" Archtop
Replies: 11
Views: 9605

Re: 16" Archtop

Thanks Trent.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 16" Archtop
Replies: 11
Views: 9605

Re: 16" Archtop

Thanks Wayne. No there's separate jacks for them. The toggle switch is for the coil tap on the Armstrong pickup.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 16" Archtop
Replies: 11
Views: 9605

Re: 16" Archtop

Thanks Richard and Alan. I think the sound port does give the player that little bit extra, it does make a difference even on an archtop. I'm really pleased with those bindings, I've never used Marri before but I'm definitely using it again, I bought another 2 dozen pieces and have used them on the ...
by 56nortondomy
Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 16" Archtop
Replies: 11
Views: 9605

16" Archtop

Just finished another archtop which i'm really happy with. All the timber is master grade quality. Spruce top Blackwood back sides and neck and headstock veneers. Gidgee finger rest, f/b and tail piece. Evo gold frets. Marri bindings. Kent Armstrong pickup. K&K internal twin spot pickup. Schaller lo...
by 56nortondomy
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress
Replies: 21
Views: 12440

Re: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress

Hi Wayne. That Cooba looks great I wouldn't mind trying it out. Keep the photos coming.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Jul 10, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bendy ply
Replies: 3
Views: 3446

Re: Bendy ply

Thanks guys. I was thinking along those lines too but thought I’d ask. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bendy ply
Replies: 3
Views: 3446

Bendy ply

I've had it suggested to me to use bendy ply for linings, I'm just wondering if anyone has tried it and also whether it's suitable or not.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Jun 12, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Re finish question
Replies: 6
Views: 4580

Re: Re finish question

Thanks Allen. I'll try it, if I get fish eye I'll just sand it back, it'll just cost some time.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Re finish question
Replies: 6
Views: 4580

Re: Re finish question

Ok thanks Mark. It's cocobolo and was my very first order back in 2012, it's in for a re fret which I've done and the re finish, yes it's a great looking set of timber too bad we can't get it anymore.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Re finish question
Replies: 6
Views: 4580

Re: Re finish question

Thanks Martin, that's what I'm thinking too but I want to make sure.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Jun 11, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Re finish question
Replies: 6
Views: 4580

Re finish question

I’m doing my first re finish on a guitar, the guitar has been French polished, the owner wants lacquer on it. My question is, is it ok to spray over the shellac? I’ve cleaned it up and rubbed it with steel wool to take the shine off. Thanks Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue May 18, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Baritone Uke
Replies: 8
Views: 8478

Re: Baritone Uke

Thanks Al. Nice to do something different for a change.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue May 11, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Baritone Uke
Replies: 8
Views: 8478

Re: Baritone Uke

Thanks Jack.
by 56nortondomy
Mon May 10, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Baritone Uke
Replies: 8
Views: 8478

Re: Baritone Uke

Thanks Mark. He wanted the top like that for it’s tone he reckons it’ll give a different response than spruce or wrc. I built him am OM half wrc and half spruce and he absolutely loves it and I was a bit sceptical but it does sound really nice. Now he’s talking about an archtop with a 3 piece top. H...