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21st January 2009, 10:22 AM
Thread: BluesTone guitars in progress
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Stu, that is just wow, what more can I say....
Stu, that is just wow, what more can I say.
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5th January 2009, 10:18 PM
Thread: EIR/Cedar OM finished
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thanks everyone. peterbrown...I'm going to do...
thanks everyone.
peterbrown...I'm going to do another few OM's ...the next will be a Blackwood Back and sides, spruce face and maybe a slightly deeper body...I will try a few different... -
4th January 2009, 10:33 PM
Thread: EIR/Cedar OM finished
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EIR/Cedar OM finished
This is my first and a Christmas present to myself
finished christmas eve.
It has taken 2 years to complete as I had to wait till i saved for the next purchase of whatever I needed to get to the... -
11th December 2008, 09:01 PM
Thread: Progress - where are you at?
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I think the anonymous client :; is going to be...
I think the anonymous client :; is going to be extremely happy with your top notch quality work..they look sensational.
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11th December 2008, 06:56 PM
Thread: Progress - where are you at?
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nice looking head shells Mr. K. They look...
nice looking head shells Mr. K.
They look remarkably similar to these ...was this the inspiration .? or is the Reynolds a copy of something else?
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28th September 2008, 08:32 PM
Thread: First build Pick no laughing !!
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what a bummer.. thats a serious potato chip... ...
what a bummer.. thats a serious potato chip...
my first thoughts would be how dry the soundboard material was
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26th September 2008, 08:43 PM
Thread: Symmetry and the acoustic guitar
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One thing that always impresses me is when...
One thing that always impresses me is when someone can keep the essence of the traditional look but push the boundaries..
I think Michihiro Matsuda is one that comes to mind that can keep the... -
17th September 2008, 01:51 PM
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I might be able to help you out with some pics as...
I might be able to help you out with some pics as well...I don't have that many but let me know of what your looking for and I can email you some
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17th September 2008, 12:34 PM
Thread: First build Pick no laughing !!
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Its looking good Ross. As far as radius dishes...
Its looking good Ross.
As far as radius dishes go ... Pythagoris. Is that how you spell it? anyway ,.he's your best friend for working out the maths behind making some rails for your router to run... -
7th September 2008, 08:29 PM
Thread: Cutaway Dread
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I think it is one thing to know what a good...
I think it is one thing to know what a good dread/ and or any model can sound like given all the planets lining up for the particular instrument during the building process.
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1st September 2008, 08:32 PM
Thread: Help with error in Cumpiano book I Think
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ditto on the radius dishes. I made some and do...
ditto on the radius dishes. I made some and do the same as Martin has described...takes the guess work out of it...I decided not to go with the Cumpiano method for a number of reasons ...one of them...
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31st August 2008, 08:32 PM
Thread: Headblock and neck mortice
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I don't see the point of going right through the...
I don't see the point of going right through the headblock if you don't need to..
doesn't matter what joint M&T or dovetail most I have worked on and seen are similar to this picture.
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31st August 2008, 01:28 PM
Thread: Headblock and neck mortice
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I cut mine to around 5-6mm inside the binding...
I cut mine to around 5-6mm inside the binding ...and given the thickness of the binding @around 6mm I'd say the bottom of the headblock would still have 12mm of meat on it before it meets the...
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29th August 2008, 09:10 PM
Thread: woodturning courses..
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Thanks for all the advice guys..to add further ...
Thanks for all the advice guys..to add further
Its going to be a gift for my partners father who has just bought himself the little Jet lathe. He's a member of the waverley woodwork club in... -
29th August 2008, 08:57 PM
Thread: First Rosette
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good on you.. well done.. its rewarding to get...
good on you.. well done.. its rewarding to get results with limited resources.
as far as bending timber purfling for a rosette.....i found it as simple as soaking in some hot water and wrapping... -
28th August 2008, 07:57 PM
Thread: woodturning courses..
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woodturning courses..
I'm wanting to find out who runs woodturning tuition in Melbourne....
Private or class based.....
who's out there and who's considered to be the 'man' to go to.
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20th August 2008, 04:20 PM
Thread: Threaded inserts & machine screws
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http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproducts.asp?Cate...
http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproducts.asp?CategoryName=Truss+Rods%2FNeck+Parts&NameProdHeader=Bolt%2DOn+Neck+Inserts
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17th August 2008, 12:00 AM
Thread: Martin acoustics & retail margins
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Don't know if they are still offering this but...
Don't know if they are still offering this but last week or so the acoustic centre we're offering 25% off Martins....if not they do pretty good cash deals anyway..
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13th August 2008, 11:16 PM
Thread: 12 string info
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the main thing to keep in mind is the fact theres...
the main thing to keep in mind is the fact theres twice the string tension ..
So, a few things usually get beefed up in the soundboard department
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9th August 2008, 10:49 PM
Thread: Cumpiano and cork sheet
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I use these for kerfing ....plus clothes pegs...
I use these for kerfing ....plus clothes pegs
can't remember the actual size but this is what they look like. and they worked great and you get a pile of them in a box for a few bucks.
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9th August 2008, 10:35 PM
Thread: Martin acoustics & retail margins
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thats like the proverbial needle in a haystack...
thats like the proverbial needle in a haystack finding a good lefty..
Buying mass produced guitars just remember ...its a production line ...maybe 40-50 or more people all touch the guitar on its... -
9th August 2008, 08:00 PM
Thread: Martin acoustics & retail margins
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I think the thing to remember here is we are...
I think the thing to remember here is we are talking mass produced guitars..
There will only be a small percentage of mass produced guitars that will sound any good just by happen chance the planets... -
9th August 2008, 07:51 PM
Thread: Cumpiano and cork sheet
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Not counting the actual time working on my...
Not counting the actual time working on my guitar,
I reckon if I added the time up I've spent researching, pondering, scratching my head trying to work out how to do what I need to do with what I... -
9th August 2008, 02:26 PM
Thread: Cumpiano and cork sheet
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I am also constrained by the amount of funds...
I am also constrained by the amount of funds available for this hobby..
my solution was to buy tools as I need them ...and utilise my own ideas and jigs alone the way if i think it will do the job..... -
8th August 2008, 08:16 PM
Thread: Cumpiano and cork sheet
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Sure , its not the cheapest hobby to get...
Sure , its not the cheapest hobby to get into...having said that
you can get away with just regular hand tools....I have a few specialty tools but not many.
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7th August 2008, 08:05 PM
Thread: Cumpiano and cork sheet
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art supplies shops
art supplies shops
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3rd August 2008, 03:01 PM
Thread: Acoustic Guitar woods
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well, you might have to opt for my elaborate...
well, you might have to opt for my elaborate rosette cutter which is a popsicle stick with a scalpel blade poking through it at one end the required depth of the rosette channel.....and a tiny hole...
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2nd August 2008, 08:48 PM
Thread: Bolt on Dovetail
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my experience has been in fitting dovetail necks...
my experience has been in fitting dovetail necks in the past..
For my own personal build I decided to go the bolt-on method for my current one.....I am using knockdown bolts with barrel nuts instead... -
1st August 2008, 09:02 PM
Thread: Acoustic Guitar woods
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for acoustic building I'd be hoping for as close...
for acoustic building I'd be hoping for as close to quarter sawn for all parts..
I'm sure you can get away with slab sawn for some areas but ideally quarter sawn is the ticket.
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20th July 2008, 06:07 PM
Thread: building pickups
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I think its out of print now but Jason...
I think its out of print now but
Jason Lollar's- Basic pickup winding
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20th July 2008, 05:59 PM
Thread: building pickups
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I'm only interested in the boutique pickup makers...
I'm only interested in the boutique pickup makers these days.....from what I've tried , they sound much better than the bigger brands...
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14th July 2008, 04:57 PM
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Beautiful clean work there ... I reckon your...
Beautiful clean work there ...
I reckon your ready for a scratch build looking at that instrument.
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17th June 2008, 04:29 PM
Thread: Stewmacs Fret Slotting saw and jig
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I have been looking at the fret saw and mitre box...
I have been looking at the fret saw and mitre box and noticed with the stew-mac one the template is not included...
Looking at the LMII site it looks like they have a new model...The old one was... -
24th May 2008, 07:39 PM
Thread: Acoustic Guitar Wood Query for Newbie
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I've got a set of Oire Nomi Japanese chisels but...
I've got a set of Oire Nomi Japanese chisels but they are quite expensive..and a set of japanese stones.
But really you can get by with realitively cheap carpentry chisels....
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24th May 2008, 04:26 PM
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take martins advice ...others avenues also are...
take martins advice ...others avenues also are dvd instructionals of your fav artists...
but really, can't stress enough about studying theory and transcribing people you like ...
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24th May 2008, 04:20 PM
Thread: Triton 2HP router $99 in Bunnings Adelaide
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went my local bunnings today....tons of GMC stuff...
went my local bunnings today....tons of GMC stuff on sale.. nothing I wanted .
None of the triton stuff was on sale....still full price.... except for their dremel type tool and a little orbital at... -
22nd May 2008, 08:20 PM
Thread: Acoustic Guitar Wood Query for Newbie
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I got my heat blanket from LMI which you can get...
I got my heat blanket from LMI which you can get a 240v model from them but it comes with a strange computer type connector ....which then plugs into a temp control..
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22nd May 2008, 08:07 PM
Thread: 1971 Telecaster
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don't refinish.. nothing better than the look of...
don't refinish.. nothing better than the look of a beat up tele.
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21st May 2008, 08:34 PM
Thread: Acoustic Guitar Wood Query for Newbie
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I sprayed the sides lightly, wrapped them in...
I sprayed the sides lightly, wrapped them in alfoil and then sandwiched between 2 bits of flashing with the blanket on top....worked great.
I was bending rosewood so I had no issues but if I was... -
21st May 2008, 04:49 PM
Thread: Acoustic Guitar Wood Query for Newbie
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I figured that for the price of back and sides...
I figured that for the price of back and sides material, I would go for the method that had the least possible chance of breaking sides...
so I opted for a silicone heat blanket and built a jig for... -
21st May 2008, 03:53 PM
Thread: Acoustic Guitar Wood Query for Newbie
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Blackwood is an excellent sounding timber for...
Blackwood is an excellent sounding timber for back and sides...and I imagine would be great for necks also...
The more figure in the timber the harder it is to bend....I also think the plain... -
kite shops are good for fibreglass rods
kite shops are good for fibreglass rods
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2nd May 2008, 10:29 PM
Thread: Champ guitar amp
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I have these transformers in my blackface...
I have these transformers in my blackface twin....they are used by lots of boutique amp builders in the states.
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30th April 2008, 08:57 PM
Thread: Tool advice please :)
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I bought one from these guys ...mainly because of...
I bought one from these guys ...mainly because of my budget ..but it seems to do the job..
http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=D140
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27th April 2008, 09:39 PM
Thread: T5 shape with P90's
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Just wondering how you applied the hard...
Just wondering how you applied the hard shellac..?
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10th April 2008, 05:37 PM
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http://daionguitars.com/index.php#history I...
http://daionguitars.com/index.php#history
I always thought the early ones we're made by Ibanez...but reading their history probably not.
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12th March 2008, 10:09 PM
Thread: Latest tele
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I'd be interested in what you think of the sound...
I'd be interested in what you think of the sound of the O.C.Duff's...they are supposed to be pretty fine...
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12th November 2007, 09:47 AM
Thread: downcut spiral bits
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downcut spiral bits
I've just noticed these are not cheap bits and I was wondering who has good quality downcut spiral bits at a reasonable price in australia?
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7th November 2007, 08:19 AM
Thread: Wicked Tele
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the single pickup esquire is wired to the 3-way...
the single pickup esquire is wired to the 3-way and gives
position 1 = pickup + volume (no tone control)
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6th November 2007, 10:56 PM
Thread: Wicked Tele
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yes its a good looking design and one of those...
yes its a good looking design and one of those ones I don't like seeing changed in appearance...especially 50's style teles
the only difference to mine is I have a 4-way switch but nothing you'd...