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- Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:56 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: slim hollow body with P90
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3748
Re: slim hollow body with P90
Lovely work, mate.
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:54 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Long Hiatus... New Tele Style Guitar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5201
Re: Long Hiatus... New Tele Style Guitar
Looks fantastic
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:45 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Epoxy as a pore filler
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3308
Re: Epoxy as a pore filler
Hey Al,
You're a gem. Thanks for sharing this
You're a gem. Thanks for sharing this
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:58 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Five Years In The Making...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1937
Re: Five Years In The Making...
That is beautiful!
On a side note, hope Mark is doing well.
On a side note, hope Mark is doing well.
- Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:39 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Planning a workbench, any tips?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2308
Re: Planning a workbench, any tips?
Thanks for the feedback!
I've been working off a Blum Benchhorse for a few years now, and find it about perfect for me. It's just about waist height.
I've been working off a Blum Benchhorse for a few years now, and find it about perfect for me. It's just about waist height.
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:51 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Planning a workbench, any tips?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2308
Planning a workbench, any tips?
Hey everyone, I finally got a used jointer! I'm planning on finally making a decent workbench. I'm planning to make a 72"x 18"x34" Roubo with hard rock maple. From an instrument maker's standpoint, is there anything that I should be aware of? Currently, I plan to just have a leg vise, and use auxill...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:09 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Honeycomb Tops
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1713
Re: Honeycomb Tops
Are you talking Nomex? I think the Gore and Gilet book is the way to go.
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:33 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: A bit off fun!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6693
Re: A bit off fun!
I know I'm late to the party, but how about "Catastratphe?"
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:08 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Another "long time since last post"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1197
Re: Another "long time since last post"
First thoughts....you sure that wasn't a $100,000 PRS custom shop?
Nicely done.
Nicely done.
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:57 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Tool chest/ Tool organization?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1798
Re: Tool chest/ Tool organization?
That's some gorgeous work!
I wasn't expecting something like Studley's chest.
I wasn't expecting something like Studley's chest.
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:12 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Thinking of first electric guitar build. Input?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 714
Re: Thinking of first electric guitar build. Input?
Also, I'm probably going to build a neck pocket ala Stewart Travel guitar.
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:11 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Thinking of first electric guitar build. Input?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 714
Thinking of first electric guitar build. Input?
Dear MIMF, With a possible California shutdown in October, I might build my first electric guitar. For many years, I've been lusting after a Telecaster with the ergonomics of a Strat. If it can fit in a laptop bag, even better. I'd like to run some ideas past everyone, and have a better idea of what...
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: What electric guitars have you built because you couldn't buy it?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18465
Re: What electric guitars have you built because you couldn't buy it?
I just wanted to thank everyone on this thread. It's been years since I've considered building a guitar, but the recent shutdowns have made me dust off the idea. I may laminate a nice figured Port Orford cedar body, print out some plans (Thanks, Jamie!), and figure out some hardware. Will probably p...
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:34 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Getting back into building- tips?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2149
Re: Getting back into building- tips?
The Ko'Aloha is significantly louder. Some ukulele affectionados describe it as "brash," "open," "loud." https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?10892-Kamaka-vs-KoAloha I hypothesize that most ukuleles are significantly overbuilt, since the string tension is significantly less than anyth...
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:40 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Getting back into building- tips?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2149
Re: Getting back into building- tips?
Lastly, there's the jig itself.
It's a scrap of particleboard, some threaded rod, and plexiglass.
Sometimes they'll use a heavy weight (like a jug of glue) to clamp things together.
Also note there's no taper/arching to the body.---why? to save money and labor!
It's a scrap of particleboard, some threaded rod, and plexiglass.
Sometimes they'll use a heavy weight (like a jug of glue) to clamp things together.
Also note there's no taper/arching to the body.---why? to save money and labor!
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:37 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Getting back into building- tips?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2149
Re: Getting back into building- tips?
Note: the neck is just a but joint.
In contrast to Kamaka's mortise and tenon, they just use giant disk sanders.
They glue a but joint to the neck...not sure if it's epoxy or titebond.
In contrast to Kamaka's mortise and tenon, they just use giant disk sanders.
They glue a but joint to the neck...not sure if it's epoxy or titebond.
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:36 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Getting back into building- tips?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2149
Re: Getting back into building- tips?
Also, there are NO LINERS. No kerfing
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:36 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Getting back into building- tips?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2149
Re: Getting back into building- tips?
Note that the bracing just under the soundhole is a square. This is their "magic brace" which frankly cuts down on assembly dramatically. They make these in huge batches, and glue in about 2 minutes to top/sides. I like the idea a lot, and will likely do a version of that (but with mortise and tenon.)
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:34 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Getting back into building- tips?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2149
Re: Getting back into building- tips?
Note: this is for a Tenor body.
Bracing? There is none aside from the bridge plate.
Center-seam reinforcement to avoid delamination of face (costly repairs)
Bracing? There is none aside from the bridge plate.
Center-seam reinforcement to avoid delamination of face (costly repairs)
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:32 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Getting back into building- tips?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2149
Re: Getting back into building- tips?
In contrast, Ko'aloha is a study of how to cut corners in construction without compromising sound/playability.
FWIW, the spokesman was full of BS and had no idea about lutherie.
However, his father (the founder) was a genius in that respect.
FWIW, the spokesman was full of BS and had no idea about lutherie.
However, his father (the founder) was a genius in that respect.