Albany in April

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Peter Young
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Albany in April

Post by Peter Young » Fri May 24, 2013 5:48 pm

Hello all from April in Albany Western Australia.

A few photos from some of the lads recent efforts ...

BTW .... anyone got or know of plans for a baritone guitar? Maurice is in the hunt.
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Have more photos if anyone is interested.
Thanks for looking ....... Pete and the Albany crew
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Re: Albany in April

Post by Allen » Fri May 24, 2013 6:13 pm

Wish I wasn't on the other side of the continent Pete. You guys have a great thing going on over there and I'd love to join in with the group. And more pictures are always a treat to look at.
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Re: Albany in April

Post by colburge » Fri May 24, 2013 9:07 pm

Nice guitars and uke, I kinda like the heart shape sound hole, my girls would love that. Is it an organised group of builders you have going on, or just a group of mates.

Cheers

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Re: Albany in April

Post by Bob Connor » Fri May 24, 2013 9:27 pm

Col

They're not so much a bunch of instruments builders that like a beer as a bunch of beer drinkers that like building instruments.

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Re: Albany in April

Post by John Maddison » Sat May 25, 2013 1:29 am

Bob Connor wrote:Col
They're ... a bunch of beer drinkers that like building instruments.
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Ahh, so you spotted the new beer fridge, Bob? :lol:
Thanks for the sound hole compliment, Col!

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Re: Albany in April

Post by liam_fnq » Sat May 25, 2013 8:10 am

That weissenborn is shit hot.

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Re: Albany in April

Post by colburge » Sat May 25, 2013 4:26 pm

Bob Connor wrote:Col

They're not so much a bunch of instruments builders that like a beer as a bunch of beer drinkers that like building instruments.

Regards
I think I would fit in there perfectly then, except I don't have grey hair. Do you let baldy's into the club?


Col

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Re: Albany in April

Post by John Maddison » Sat May 25, 2013 5:04 pm

Here at Pete's right now, as is our regular Saturday arvo. All-comers are welcome to vist any time - entry fee is a six-pack and a good lutherie story ... doesn't even have to be the truth!
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Re: Albany in April

Post by colburge » Sat May 25, 2013 5:33 pm

John Maddison wrote:Here at Pete's right now, as is our regular Saturday arvo. All-comers are welcome to vist any time - entry fee is a six-pack and a good lutherie story ... doesn't even have to be the truth!
It is a long way from Brisbane, but not out of the question in the future. I will bring xxxx.

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Re: Albany in April

Post by ozziebluesman » Sat May 25, 2013 5:40 pm

Yes I would love to spend a Saturday with you all and sway a few yarns but Townsville is a little bit out of the way. I have never been to Western Australia and would like to sometime. Some beautiful work there lads and the weissenborn is a ripper alright!

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Re: Albany in April

Post by soulman » Sat May 25, 2013 6:57 pm

Some really nice instruments there.
You are only a stone throw (OK a Long throw :D ) away from my home town of Esperance.
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Re: Albany in April

Post by Peter Young » Mon May 27, 2013 4:34 pm

Thanks all for the comments.

Yes .... Maurice is a master. Some more pics of his work. TBW from the inimitable Tim.
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Re: Albany in April

Post by liam_fnq » Mon May 27, 2013 6:13 pm

That'd put a horn on a jelly fish.

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