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by Gazm
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:35 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ziricote & Spruce Tenor Ukulele
Replies: 11
Views: 11297

Re: Ziricote & Spruce Tenor Ukulele

Very Sassy & sleek, Liam,with a touch of Salvador Dali bridge work!

Nominations for best uke bridge, 2013, pending :lol: :cl :cl

Gaz
by Gazm
Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Newly made O.M & wee parlourish guitars...
Replies: 9
Views: 8515

Re: Newly made O.M & wee parlourish guitars...

Elegant bridge design on the OM Rob....that wee parlour is a humdinger!!! :cl :cl, such a classical clean look, sometimes no bling is eye catching, let the timber say it all. Well I love it!!
What tops are on these beauties Rob?

Gaz
by Gazm
Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Hubcap banjo uke
Replies: 2
Views: 4443

Re: Hubcap banjo uke

Old Mate's pretty chuffed with that rendition, much MOJO Mike.

Gaz
by Gazm
Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Warning ! Machinery Porn.
Replies: 33
Views: 36198

Re: Warning ! Machinery Porn.

COOL cutter Paul!!!!! I'd be very interested in a brutal review, my 17" carba-tec 1" re-saw not cutting the mustard,your machinery mentor could advise,something to do with extra ballast in the vertical column!!!...I'd rather upgrade than destroy. Any idea where these little beauties are produced?? I...
by Gazm
Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Electric lap steel guitar
Replies: 16
Views: 16379

Re: Electric lap steel guitar

Annie Oakley eat your heart out!!.......Dead eye Dick is back in town!!!!! nice grouping there Tod & I'm liking your original thought out build.
Once you've strung her up, any chance of a demo on that lappy jobby :wink: :cl :cl

Gaz
by Gazm
Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Kiwi Humour
Replies: 2
Views: 3258

Kiwi Humour

Fairly ordinary day here in sunnyless Brisvegas, looking for the bright side, I stumbled across this giggle from across the ditch...enjoy! Gaz "After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, British scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 200 years and came to the conclusion that their...
by Gazm
Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: first build - Blackwood tenor uke
Replies: 18
Views: 16926

Re: first build - Blackwood tenor uke

Terrific Tenor Kevin, for # 1. As a matter of recent string interest, what breed of strings are you running on this melody box??

Gaz
by Gazm
Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Milo and Red Spruce Concert Ukulele
Replies: 22
Views: 22402

Re: Milo and Red Spruce Concert Ukulele

Excellent compilation Allen!! & that Milo combo, your making us thirsty for MORE please :lol:

Barron River Rules!!

Gaz
by Gazm
Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A major disaster
Replies: 34
Views: 30557

Re: A major disaster

OUCH!! Wayne... What happened next?, fright or flight?? fright being, a full lung gasp of air, held in till eye's bulge, hands clasp wobbling head with vice grip, eyes glued tightly shut...or, flight...briskly pacing workshop floor, darting death looks at said damaged box, growling precise profaniti...
by Gazm
Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:47 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Only in Australia?
Replies: 3
Views: 3963

Re: Only in Australia?

GO Gary Go!!... Local council could maybe use a few more of these furry fettlers, Mmaaaaa told me some of the council gang lads are feeling the summer strain, you know.....overworked...???

Gaz
by Gazm
Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Improved Rosette Cutter
Replies: 150
Views: 151997

Re: The Improved Rosette Cutter

Perfect timing Micheal,

I'm in need of a GOOD rosette cutter

send one up to Brisvegas please mate. :cl

Cheers

Gaz
by Gazm
Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Honey Toda's Tenor Ukulele
Replies: 13
Views: 12784

Re: Honey Toda's Tenor Ukulele

Plink..Pling..hear Honey sing, an amazing combination of craftsmanship Allan, will only enhance the duo performance of Honey & Bosko, with instrumentals like ' Odyssey ' & the encapsulating voice of Honey on ' Sunbird ' & Tuck me in, the woman is one cheeky artist. Kudos to you Allan, locally made &...
by Gazm
Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:27 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: T. A . S. Teaser...WADKIN Anyone?
Replies: 2
Views: 3454

Re: T. A . S. Teaser...WADKIN Anyone?

Which ever one starts better than my seized relic Marcus.

That's one job I despise, takes me away from the man cave for more time than my anal retentiveness deems necessary :)

Where are all the "bob a job" boy scouts when you need one :cl :cl

Gaz
by Gazm
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New 000 "The kauri"
Replies: 8
Views: 8936

Re: New 000 "The kauri"

Looks like a fine woman I know....

Sleek....Blonde-ish... & Real curvy, but is SHE also highly strung & sings like a lark?

Keep em coming Christian 8)
by Gazm
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: T. A . S. Teaser...WADKIN Anyone?
Replies: 2
Views: 3454

T. A . S. Teaser...WADKIN Anyone?

Fine machinery posted on Gumtree recently...if only I could manage my W A S !!! :oops:

Hopefully here's the link: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kingston ... 1008726605#

Image


Gaz
by Gazm
Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Minnerichi bridge....Wow nice stuff!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 18055

Re: Minnerichi bridge....Wow nice stuff!!!

Hi Rod, As they say here in Aussie, When your on a good thing.......! one of the lads , 68matts, recently completed a Tenor uke of Australian Blackwood with Minnerichi trimmings & posted to the gallery, nice combo of good woods. I hope you post some pic's of your fine looking build when completed. i...
by Gazm
Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: the recycled tool box guitar
Replies: 10
Views: 12245

Re: the recycled tool box guitar

That's one funky rhythm box Luke, great to see what a recycling mind can produce, thanks for the heads up, now I know what to do with the tool box when I pack it all up for a better life style :wink:

Gaz
by Gazm
Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Finally.....
Replies: 11
Views: 11170

Re: Finally.....

Fine bit of craftsmanship Nick & great combinations of the good woods, AWESOME!!
Could you tell us what the finish is on this beauty uke ?

Gaz
by Gazm
Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Whatnot Guitars
Replies: 16
Views: 18294

Re: Whatnot Guitars

WHAT! not another inspirational instrument from the Buckham brigade.

WOW....Awesome work Wiley fox, er, Woodrat :mrgreen: :cl :cl :cl

Gaz
by Gazm
Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Uke No.3
Replies: 8
Views: 9483

Re: Uke No.3

Excellent! Thanks Matt, I've decided to take a similar line with all Blackwood build for one of the young nephew's, but ,concerned the B/w neck may have been top heavy, he's built like spaghetti, fairy fine :) so I'll chuck myself in the deep end & go for it !! Quest: Lightest playable tenor uke, if...
by Gazm
Sun Aug 05, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Uke No.3
Replies: 8
Views: 9483

Re: Uke No.3

Great combo Matt, the coffee chocolate hues of Minerichi binding really bring out that beautiful Blackwood.

Does the Blackwood neck give this uke an even weight balance, or, top heavy?
Just as a matter of interest, what is the total grams?

Well done for thrice.

Gaz
by Gazm
Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:33 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Brisvages ukulele festivities
Replies: 0
Views: 3181

Brisvages ukulele festivities

Heads up to all you uku fanatics The Brisvages B.U.M.S. are holding their annual blowout festival :shock: Tonight the Brisbane ukulele musicians society, based at Coorparoo bowels club, hosted ,LIVE on stage, the one & only Bosko & Honey, ukulele duo...What a Hoot... this entertaining couple are on ...
by Gazm
Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Journeyman Model
Replies: 39
Views: 31933

Re: Journeyman Model

I concur Ozwood! Beauty is only skin deep, whats inside emanating out is proof of pudding :wink: It would be interesting John, too hear the tonal differences you have applied,with a little help from masters Gore/Gilet, between all four instruments 1st to last. I know a couple of young fellas from th...
by Gazm
Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:48 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New member intro
Replies: 8
Views: 6579

Re: New member intro

Thanks fellas for making me feel at home.
Look forward to swapping yarns in regards to this STRESS FREE hobby journey :cl

Cheers

Gaz
by Gazm
Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New member intro
Replies: 8
Views: 6579

New member intro

G'day Ladies & Gents, My folks chose my handle, Gary Martin, but i prefer GAZ. At present I'm setting up the cave in my backyard shed here in Brisvegas,but struggling with controlling humidity levels. Recently I purchased a number of uku sets from a gent at Dorrigo,Thanks Steve, & the rosewood set, ...