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- Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:26 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Lockdown builds
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17765
Re: Lockdown builds
Thanks Ian. I hate to tell you but the the hardware is chrome, must be a optical illusion because it does look black in the photos. Black will look great though. Wayne
- Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:00 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Lockdown builds
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17765
Re: Lockdown builds
Hi Al. That's for that, the single cut will be ready for finish in about a week I'll send you a photo. Wayne
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:43 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Lockdown builds
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17765
Re: Lockdown builds
You're right Mark, it's some nice figured black wood from Tim at Australian tonewoods.
Wayne
Wayne
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 7:06 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Lockdown builds
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17765
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
Wayne
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:01 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Lockdown builds
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17765
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...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:01 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: US Postal Service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6745
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
Wayne
- Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:39 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Cooba Guitar now completed
- Replies: 10
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- Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:37 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Hybrid X bracing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11156
Re: Hybrid X bracing
Very nice Remi, it looks great and sounds amazing well done.
Wayne
Wayne
- Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:57 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Maple & Red Spruce OM - Beach guitar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6655
Re: Maple & Red Spruce OM - Beach guitar
Looks good to me Trent, nice b/s set,great figure.
Wayne
Wayne
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 4:52 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12812
Re: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress
Looks great Wayne, keep the updates coming. Be nice to hear it when you're done.
Wayne
Wayne
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:41 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12812
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
Wayne
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 16" Archtop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9835
- Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:43 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 16" Archtop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9835
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
Wayne
- Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:15 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 16" Archtop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9835
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:29 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 16" Archtop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9835
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
Wayne
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:55 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 16" Archtop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9835
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 ...
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:14 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 16" Archtop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9835
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...
- Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:01 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Falcate Guitar Build in progress
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12812
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
Wayne
- Sat Jul 10, 2021 3:26 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bendy ply
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3530
Re: Bendy ply
Thanks guys. I was thinking along those lines too but thought I’d ask. Wayne
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:08 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bendy ply
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3530
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
Wayne
- Sat Jun 12, 2021 7:37 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Re finish question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4708
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
Wayne
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:34 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Re finish question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4708
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
Wayne
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:36 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Re finish question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4708
Re: Re finish question
Thanks Martin, that's what I'm thinking too but I want to make sure.
Wayne
Wayne
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 11:46 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Re finish question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4708
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
- Tue May 18, 2021 5:14 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Baritone Uke
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8739