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21st November 2020, 10:28 PM
Thread: A new set of ukuleles
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Love it!, looks absolutely amazing. Neck and...
Love it!, looks absolutely amazing.
Neck and matching machineheads are perfectly executed.
I tip my hat to you.
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7th November 2020, 09:53 PM
Thread: Closest I get to a Tele build.
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Thanks Gezdog, glad you're enjoying the thread,...
Thanks Gezdog, glad you're enjoying the thread, I'll have to check out Dave Fletchers work.
The StewMac gear is pretty handy to have when it comes to fretwork.
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3rd November 2020, 11:13 PM
Thread: Closest I get to a Tele build.
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Thanks John, that's pretty much my thinking...
Thanks John, that's pretty much my thinking too. The other 2 receive Chrome but I just can't see chrome or gold working with the Silky Oak.
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2nd November 2020, 09:03 PM
Thread: Closest I get to a Tele build.
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All 3 coming along nicely, Working toward the...
All 3 coming along nicely,
Working toward the final shape with all contours now done.
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25th October 2020, 05:18 PM
Thread: Closest I get to a Tele build.
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One of these guitars has a nice silky oak top on...
One of these guitars has a nice silky oak top on it, I'm going to add a matching neck to it.
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21st October 2020, 07:13 PM
Thread: Closest I get to a Tele build.
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It is very achievable with a decent fretsaw and...
It is very achievable with a decent fretsaw and a quality fret rule.
I start my boards off all nice and square, marking them off along both edges and checking them with a square.
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21st October 2020, 04:11 PM
Thread: Closest I get to a Tele build.
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Hi Lance, neck construction isn't as daunting as...
Hi Lance, neck construction isn't as daunting as you may think, besides, you want to be able to tell people you proudly built the whole instrument.
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21st October 2020, 01:44 AM
Thread: Closest I get to a Tele build.
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Closest I get to a Tele build.
A tele style guitar is something I've been working on recently and as I don't build copies, I have had to shape up a little something.
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20th October 2020, 04:09 PM
Thread: Double cutaway acoustic
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Ive got power via an extension lead to run my...
Ive got power via an extension lead to run my laminate trimmer, charge the drill and run the bending iron. The laminate trimmer is such a versatile little power tool, binding rebates, pickup routes...
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16th October 2020, 09:46 PM
Thread: A new set of ukuleles
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Love the color contrast with the Wenge, very...
Love the color contrast with the Wenge, very striking.
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16th October 2020, 09:39 PM
Thread: Double cutaway acoustic
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Thanks for your confidence in the guitars Cal, ...
Thanks for your confidence in the guitars Cal,
They are getting some attention but I do need to work on the brand awareness issue.
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15th October 2020, 06:48 PM
Thread: A new set of ukuleles
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These are looking absolutely stunning Cal, well...
These are looking absolutely stunning Cal, well done.
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15th October 2020, 06:42 PM
Thread: Double cutaway acoustic
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Thanks Cal, I'm really pleased with how it...
Thanks Cal,
I'm really pleased with how it turned out.
Its now in a music store with a couple of my other builds, I dropped in the other day to see them together for the first time and couldn't... -
30th September 2020, 08:40 PM
Thread: Double cutaway acoustic
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Thank you Shedhand, I do like art you can...
Thank you Shedhand, I do like art you can interact with.:)
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24th September 2020, 01:53 PM
Thread: Double cutaway acoustic
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Double cutaway acoustic
I haven't been here for awhile but here's a recent build.
As usual its unusual.
Its an idea I've been kicking around since 2003 and has finally become a reality,
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29th August 2019, 01:34 AM
Thread: ECT450 completed.
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Thanks Paul, the 25.5 scale is personal...
Thanks Paul, the 25.5 scale is personal preference. 24.75 is available for those who prefer it. Maybe on the next one...
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23rd August 2019, 09:19 PM
Thread: ECT450 completed.
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ECT450 completed.
The first ECT450 is now complete,
Bunya body with Blackwood centre cap,
Figured Blackwood binding on the top.
Mulga fingerboard
P90s
25.5" scale
Satin finish.
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15th July 2019, 02:58 AM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Thanks Cal, the pickups are amazing and I'm real...
Thanks Cal, the pickups are amazing and I'm real happy the way it all turned out.
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12th July 2019, 02:21 AM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Thanks Paul, Now it's done I can't believe I...
Thanks Paul,
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8th July 2019, 12:49 AM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Thanks John, One of my favorite parts of this...
Thanks John,
One of my favorite parts of this build is the volume / tone knobs, I had some Tassie Oak dowel laying around that was 22mm in diameter. Drilled the centre out and cut it at 12mm then... -
6th July 2019, 05:18 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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All wiring complete and hardware installed, time...
All wiring complete and hardware installed, time to do the setup. Headstock logo is a Jarrah inlay as well as the Section8 brand name between the pickups.
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15th June 2019, 05:36 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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First satin coat done and the timbers look...
First satin coat done and the timbers look amazing. Have to leave it for a day or two then scuff it back for what should be the 2nd and final coat.
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9th June 2019, 02:09 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Thanks Cal, time to start in on that headstock...
Thanks Cal, time to start in on that headstock logo now.:)
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8th June 2019, 12:35 AM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Sealer coat has been applied and the change is...
Sealer coat has been applied and the change is everything I'd hope for, the timbers look amazing. This will end up with a satin finish and gold hardware. I'll definitely be using this combo on future...
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22nd May 2019, 12:56 AM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Tassie oak fingerboard was chosen to compliment...
Tassie oak fingerboard was chosen to compliment the body, the darker boards just didn't suit.
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20th May 2019, 11:47 AM
Thread: Heavy olive guitar- help needed!
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Personally, I'd do the one thing you don't want...
Personally, I'd do the one thing you don't want to do. Carve the top and as mentioned above comfort reliefs on the back. A nice curvature to that top and a relief for the picking hand a la strat...
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1st May 2019, 07:25 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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All curvy and clean now, looking way better than...
All curvy and clean now, looking way better than before.
Control plate still needs to be made and holes drilled for neck attachment then its sealer time.
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25th April 2019, 08:06 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Neck pocket now routed and its a nice fit.Over...
Neck pocket now routed and its a nice fit.Over the next couple of days I'll be getting the top and back carved, control cavity on back routed and wiring tunnels. Start shaping that neck and get the...
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15th April 2019, 08:26 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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The binding channel was a breeze to rebate ,...
The binding channel was a breeze to rebate , bending the jarrah around the cutaway sections not so easy.
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14th April 2019, 09:39 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Thanks John, got to keep the distractions to a...
Thanks John, got to keep the distractions to a minimum with this top.
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12th April 2019, 03:20 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Update time. Body is now routed for pickups, all...
Update time.
Body is now routed for pickups, all holes drilled for hardware and electrics.
Single jarrah bound front and back. That was fun!,
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17th March 2019, 11:28 PM
Thread: More ukuleles on the bench
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What a great looking uke, I really like the...
What a great looking uke, I really like the originality in the design.
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17th March 2019, 11:15 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Thanks Cal, so far it's coming along as planned...
Thanks Cal, so far it's coming along as planned and can't wait to see it carved and sealed.
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17th March 2019, 02:55 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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It's taken a little longer than expected but it...
It's taken a little longer than expected but it now begins to look like a guitar.
both the top and back are attached and flush trimmed.
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9th March 2019, 08:45 AM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Paint it...no, but I was thinking a nice beech...
Paint it...no, but I was thinking a nice beech veneer over it would look.....
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8th March 2019, 01:35 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Stage 1 of the top is complete, once attached to...
Stage 1 of the top is complete, once attached to the main bodý I can begin stage 2.
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11th February 2019, 11:35 PM
Thread: Does this come with a gift basket?
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Thanks Smoj, if i can inspire you to create a...
Thanks Smoj,
if i can inspire you to create a guitar that isn't a strat, tele or lp then my work here is done.:)
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4th February 2019, 01:55 PM
Thread: search for quality tuners
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The only person I can think of right now who...
The only person I can think of right now who might be able to help is Tony who admins
https://m.facebook.com/groups/vintagematonguitarappreciationsociety/
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4th February 2019, 10:32 AM
Thread: search for quality tuners
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If the backing plate has to be a similiar angled...
If the backing plate has to be a similiar angled style, 2 screw
https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Tuning_Machines/Solid_Peghead_Guitar_Tuning_Machines/Economy_Open_Gear_3_and_3_Tuners.html ... -
3rd February 2019, 08:27 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Spent the past few days making my truss rod...
Spent the past few days making my truss rod channel jig.
The neck is held in place with 2 screws at the heel end with the headstock i have the option of a clamp or i can screw mount via machinehead... -
31st January 2019, 10:26 PM
Thread: 2 airbrushed clocks
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Another MDF custom clock. Some day I might make...
Another MDF custom clock.
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30th January 2019, 09:46 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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I'm a little bit more advanced in the build then...
I'm a little bit more advanced in the build then where we are here, this is just catching up and things will slow down soon.
Running the houndstooth 40degrees from centreline, this gives it an even... -
30th January 2019, 09:23 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Hey John, hope it's a real comfy chair as this...
Hey John, hope it's a real comfy chair as this could take awhile.
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30th January 2019, 01:57 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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The cutting process is quite basic but very...
The cutting process is quite basic but very tedious and a little hard on the fingers.
Already I'm aware that I've made an error in my calculations by not multiplying by two.
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29th January 2019, 10:19 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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This model is my plaything, its the one where I...
This model is my plaything, its the one where I get to do things a little differently.
The top for instance begins with some 6mm x 6mm Tasmanian oak and some 7mm x 2mm Jarrah binding.
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29th January 2019, 10:00 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
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Tasmanian oak and Jarrah guitar build.
These build threads are interesting.
I personally find it fascinating to see how people go about the task of building a musical instrument.
At the moment I'm working out of a 40ft container with no... -
26th January 2019, 06:54 PM
Thread: 2 airbrushed clocks
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Thanks for taking the time to have a look Ross,
Thanks for taking the time to have a look Ross,
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26th January 2019, 06:47 PM
Thread: Does this come with a gift basket?
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Thanks old1955.
Thanks old1955.
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26th January 2019, 02:33 PM
Thread: 2 airbrushed clocks
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Hahaha, that is just way to clever for me!
Hahaha, that is just way to clever for me!
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25th January 2019, 09:03 AM
Thread: 2 airbrushed clocks
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Let's go with ghoul, I like that.
Let's go with ghoul, I like that.