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by kiwigeo
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
Replies: 14
Views: 69626

Re: Gypsy jazz guitar

DickHutchings wrote:
Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:17 am
That is one honking big ass hole there. I loved listening to it and could listen to your guitar and those 2 pickers all day.
Yeah if you stare at that guitar for too long it feels like it wants to eat you! :o
by kiwigeo
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: Nodes and anti-nodes
Replies: 7
Views: 25870

Re: Nodes and anti-nodes

You probably used Mozarella....that's only used for shredders
Barry Daniels wrote:
Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:22 am
I put a layer of cheese on my current build but it did not tell me anything. What did I do wrong?
by kiwigeo
Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Posting Youtube Videos
Replies: 0
Views: 30635

Posting Youtube Videos

Instructions for including links to Youtube videos in posts: 1. Bring up the Youtube video in your browser and copy the URL for same. Screenshot 2023-09-13 at 12.05.49 pm.png 2. Go to menu directly above the post edit window and select "youtube". Two sets of square bracketed codes will appear. Scree...
by kiwigeo
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****
Replies: 6
Views: 15907

Re: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****

Ive bought a few tops from them over the years and not had any issues. I suspect most of the Eurospruce comes from a small number of suppliers. I'll report back on quality of the wood Ive got on the way. Theyre AA grade so Im not expecting anything spectacular. Thats an exceptional price. However my...
by kiwigeo
Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Midnight Blue - A Rod Octigan Build
Replies: 1
Views: 8790

Midnight Blue - A Rod Octigan Build

One of Rod Octigan's fine archtops featured in the following clip:


youtu.be/hGJi1dnGoLY
by kiwigeo
Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****
Replies: 6
Views: 15907

Re: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****

Just bought 3 classical Eurospruce tops. Per unit price with Stewmax free shipping worked out at $85.68Au per top.
by kiwigeo
Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: **** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****
Replies: 6
Views: 15907

**** Stewmac special on European Spruce *****

For those of you with a Stewmax membership the current special on European Spruce tops might be of interest. Hurry as it ends soon: https://www.stewmac.com/tonewoods/shop-tonewood-by-instrument/acoustic-guitar-wood/acoustic-guitar-soundboards-and-tops/?utm_campaign=European-Spruce-Soundboards-2023.0...
by kiwigeo
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Octave mandolin
Replies: 12
Views: 27306

Re: Octave mandolin

Nice work Bob.

If you're going with ebony for the bindings be prepared for some heart aches bending the stuff.
by kiwigeo
Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Shipping between Aus and NZ
Replies: 1
Views: 7746

Re: Shipping between Aus and NZ

Might be easier just taking a short holiday to Australia and hand carrying the guitar there and back.
by kiwigeo
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
Replies: 10
Views: 24587

Re: LMI is closing its doors.

They still have some Gramils. I just ordered one. Thanks for the info Barry That's strange as I couldn't see the gramils on the site last time I checked (about a week ago)....only the blades. Ive just ordered a second one for my workshop. Here they are: https://www.lmii.com/binding-tools/2624-schne...
by kiwigeo
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mandolin in Engelmann Spruce and RIver Oak (redux)
Replies: 10
Views: 36707

Re: Mandolin in Engelmann Spruce and RIver Oak (redux)

Bob_H wrote:
Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:21 pm


I need to find a local mandolin player who can critique the instruments for me to help me up my game - any volunteers?
I don't play mandolin but how about you lend me that lovely instrument for a couple of years while I learn how to play?!! :mrgreen:
by kiwigeo
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: hello and a first question for King billy pine top thickness
Replies: 3
Views: 9449

Re: hello and a first question for King billy pine top thickness

Welcome to the forum mate. King Billy Pine top thickness.......this discussion might be of help: http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?t=4075 2.7-3.0mm would seem to be a reasonable target but actual thickness will depend on stiffness. I've found KBP varies a bit in stiffness....I had some really flopp...
by kiwigeo
Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
Replies: 10
Views: 24587

Re: LMI is closing its doors.

Sad news... Maybe I'll order one thing from them before they're done. Something small-ish, maybe some fretting files ... What would be one thing you bought from LMI which you'd recommend ordering? For me the priority is spares for LMI tools Ive bought over the years. The Schneider gramil is no long...
by kiwigeo
Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Replies: 9
Views: 36656

Re: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build

Jeez Wayne......I think you've just surpassed yourself with that detailed set of videos and instructions. No excuses for anybody to stuff up fitting one of these pickup systems now!! :mrgreen:

Bloody nice looking guitar.
by kiwigeo
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
Replies: 10
Views: 24587

Re: LMI is closing its doors.

Sad news. I notice Stewmac is going heavy on the emails and special promotions so obviously things are tough for all players. I've just stocked up on spare blades for my Schneider gramil....one of the best tools I ever bought from LMI. I remember a few years back LMI sent me a couple of radius dishe...
by kiwigeo
Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: 2024 luthier course?
Replies: 4
Views: 22576

Re: 2024 luthier course?

https://www.brisbaneguitarmaking.com.au/

Trent Palelei who runs the school is a member on this forum.....drop him a message/email.
by kiwigeo
Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Best Friends Warning
Replies: 7
Views: 20858

Re: Best Friends Warning

simso wrote:
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:48 pm


Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me, so no one leaves without paying now
Nothing in your bank but you would have definitely banked a healthy amount of good karma.
by kiwigeo
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop Back and sides
Replies: 11
Views: 11128

Re: Archtop Back and sides

Blackwood would work.

Rod Octigan is our archtop specialist....Im sure he'll chime in with some advice.
by kiwigeo
Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bridge length on WRC OM build
Replies: 7
Views: 10617

Re: Bridge length on WRC OM build

Nice work Doug and thanks for putting up the data.

I've done a couple of paired builds and they were endless trouble.
by kiwigeo
Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Best Friends Warning
Replies: 7
Views: 20858

Re: Best Friends Warning

Three Frankenstrats??
by kiwigeo
Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: bracing
Replies: 30
Views: 41292

Re: bracing

So I'm about to start my next guitar build and I want to use some NZ timbers on it , specifically the top the neck and the bracing. I'm using black walnut for the back and sides and I wanted to use Pauduk for the the back bracing for some colour and strength but obviously that's not a kiwi timber a...
by kiwigeo
Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Mandolin Repair
Replies: 3
Views: 12374

Re: Mandolin Repair

LOL.........I got my hands on a couple of old planes a few years back.....now Ive got a shop full of the bloody things awaiting restoration.
by kiwigeo
Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Best Friends Warning
Replies: 7
Views: 20858

Re: Best Friends Warning

The next day he arrives back for some work on his guitar. Suspecting he has no money I offered him the part if he could do the job himself, he said he would like the job done properly, so I did the work. He called to pick up the guitar and spun me the same tale as before, I'll drop the money back l...
by kiwigeo
Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hi, introducing myself
Replies: 22
Views: 50183

Re: Hi, introducing myself

Another book, that works well as a companion to the Mottola book, is Guitarmaking: Tradition And Technology Paperback (Cumpiano and Natelson). I got started with Cumpiano and Natelson's book...but it's now a bit dated in places. If you're using this book check out Cumpiano's website for updates on ...