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And another 5 pieces laminated billet ready for slicing: EI rosewood (center) , Rewarewa and Mangeao sides.

and another one : [youtube]https://youtu.be/fX8KkVDfavA[/youtube]

Here a video with decent audio of the Custom Prima : [youtube]https://youtu.be/a32penp1Bao[/youtube]

Neck progress, figure will be interesting after shaping is complete

After the successful Jatoba/Blackwood combination used in the last build : http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=8386 with noticeable increased sustain, I have decided to try a Rosewood/Rewarewa combination into the next Custom Prima-R build. Will provide feed-back in the gallery with the final ...

For a soundhole adjust solution you will need a longer truss rod than the the neck adjust solution.
Some pics below may help to understand.
Valter

Following pics may help. I keep the opening size in the upper brace about 1 mm more than the size of the truss road end.
I cut the slot on the neck block and guitar top ( after the neck is installed) with a small laminate trimmer using a clamped fence.
Valter

Hi, I have been exposed to these cool instruments during my last trip to Hawaii while building a Uke under the guidance of Brad Donaldson As I have showed interest in these flutes construction, Brad built and gifted me a NAF made entirely with KOA timber (many thanks Brad :-) ) which I did learn how...

Thanks, I am more into guitars & flutes but have just ordered my copy from booktopia

Here a video clip with decent audio recording :
[youtube]https://youtu.be/DV7VM3wDfBY[/youtube]

yeah, it is a keeper

eheh, bit excessive, I am not into mass production

My last builds and first Ukuleles… hence the 3 tenors 😊 1) Uke-Koa Tenor 12 frets built under the guidance of Brad Donaldson in Kaua’i (HI) .. Lot of tricks and effective methods I have learned so thank you Brad & Carol, I have really enjoyed my time in your company. Front, Back & sides – Hawaiian K...

I can provide a contact of a dealer in India if you are interested. I have bought some timber from them recently and all went well. cheers Valter

This is a very beautiful instrument

Very interesting inlay styling. I'd expect that the Jarrah has given the sustain character. Great result. Wayne https://wjguitars.wixsite.com/mysite-1 Hi Wayne, my conclusion is that the sustain characteristic is coming with the 3 pieces neck with the Jatoba core. It is an incredibly stiff timber b...

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Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:57 pm

Beautiful! Do you like the King Billy?

I really like King Billy but very difficult to procure

This an OM style just completed: Type : OM like shape Top : King Billy Pine (double thanks Pete) Back & Sides : Jarrah (thanks Pete) Neck : 3 pieces laminated Blackwood with Jatoba core. Fretboard & Bridge : Ebony with dragonfly theme inlays (bit of a team work here), width at nut 45mm with zero fre...

I am planning to build a ukulele for my niece but, being the first build of the genre, I was wondering which would be a proper neck joint for a so small stringed instrument. thanks for your advise

See if I am able to share a couple of sound clips of the Custom Prima :

1) https://instaud.io/2RGp
2) https://instaud.io/2RGq

I have no experiences with recording, I have just used a small portable Tascam in a live venue situation.

whoa whoa whoa , I really like it and I am now inspired to start the design phase for a similar instrument.
Seems like you have a rosewood neck.. how difficult was the shaping process ?
Cheers Valter

Cheers Wayne, it has been bit of a challenge to avoid that orangey Padauk bleeding into the whitey Maple but at the end I am happy with the overall aesthetical appearance (oh well, except the binding job )
Also, there is a typo in the post, the Gibson scale is 24.75" (not 14.75").

This is my last build: Valben Custom Prima Details: - Moderate size box with wide x-bracing, cut-away and arm bevel. - Scale length 650mm with 13.5 frets at the neck joint. - Width at nut 45.5mm with zero fret. - Brass strings counter plate - Full L.R Baggs Anthem system. - Platina Shellac finish - ...

ehehe, now you make me wanting to try the Trevor cutaway, guess who's books will be on the top of my letter to santa this year.

Hi all, yes I am using a bending form with a heating blanket. I rarely use the bending iron, mainly for touch-ups or when I do not have a bending form. Yesterday I tried to use the iron on a scrap short pieces of Louro Faia using fabric conditioner and about an hour soak, the result is still not goo...