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  1. You're a natural Paul, I hope you're able to do a...

    You're a natural Paul, I hope you're able to do a video of them being played later on.
  2. Hey Paul:2tsup: I never thought of doing a...

    Hey Paul:2tsup: I never thought of doing a sandwich, it's probably a better idea because the front and the back will both look the same. The cavities are usually routed in to a set depth, but I like...
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    Well Kev, your reply is as beautiful as your...

    Well Kev, your reply is as beautiful as your work, thank you.

    I know what you mean about minimising variation, sometimes I spend hours studying what I'm about to attempt. Even if I've done it a...
  4. I think what you're describing is not exactly...

    I think what you're describing is not exactly "semi acoustic" but what is called "semi hollow". What I do is thickness the body blank down to 40 mm, then after establishing a centre line transferred...
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    Beautiful wood, even more beautiful work. I...

    Beautiful wood, even more beautiful work.

    I have never attempted an acoustic guitar, more of an electric kind of a bloke, but your work is an inspiration. I might get a kit and give it a crack......
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    Pics

    Here are the promised photos. As you can see the spotted gum tore out quite a bit in the thicknesser. I wish I could afford spiral cutters but such is life. A slight bit of tear out on the NG...
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    Thanks for the insightful replies fellas. Sorry I...

    Thanks for the insightful replies fellas. Sorry I took a week to get back on, I'll have to change my control panel to get email notification.

    Anyway I went ahead and made the neck and at first...
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    New Guinea Rosewood for guitar neck?

    I was given a nice piece of this rosewood and considered it for making a guitar neck, but I have no experience with the wood and so I'm hesitant to use it. It seems hard enough and flexible enough,...
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    Jazz-style bass build

    This bass is made from Fiddleback Redgum and Victorian Ash, the neck is also Vic Ash and the fretboard is (Brazilian) Pao Ferro, rear rout cover plate is Wenge (spelling?). I took a lot of photos of...
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    Thanks for the welcomes

    Much appreciated Stephen and Old1955.

    After reading your post Stephen I am thinking about posting a photo or two of a build. I have about five guitars on the go in various stages, the furthest...
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    Thanks Christos, sorry for the long intro, it was...

    Thanks Christos, sorry for the long intro, it was all I could do to stop it getting longer:B but to be honest it reflects my mind's attention to detail and the need for completeness.

    I met my wife...
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    G'day Mark, do you sell small quantities? I'm...

    G'day Mark, do you sell small quantities? I'm talking just one length or maybe even offcuts for electric guitar making. With a piece 1 metre long I could make two guitars and one bass neck. Bodies...
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    G'day TelePort, I just joined the forum too (2nd...

    G'day TelePort, I just joined the forum too (2nd post).

    I'm not in Perth, but I am interested in sharing information. I could make a cabinet for you, but the tyranny of distance and all that...
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    G'day from Gippsland

    I have browsed this forum for answers on a number of occasions and found it very helpful... thanks fellas... so I thought it must be time for me to sign up and say hello.

    Having worked in major...
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