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by Karl Wicklund
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
Topic: Re-hairing a renaissance bow?
Replies: 5
Views: 2075

Re: Re-hairing a renaissance bow?

Gotcha. I watched an acquaintance rehair his bow several years ago - lots of steps I wouldn’t have imagined - a total disaster makes sense.
by Karl Wicklund
Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
Topic: Re-hairing a renaissance bow?
Replies: 5
Views: 2075

Re: Re-hairing a renaissance bow?

Complete disaster in what way? I don’t quite believe I’d ever do it myself, but I’m curious.
by Karl Wicklund
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Silvertone parlor back loose.
Replies: 6
Views: 2494

Re: Silvertone parlor back loose.

Thanks Barry, that was my other thought. I’ve flossed the neck joint on a real junker for practice a while back.

Any advice about getting into the transition where the glue still holds?

Carl, that thought occurred to me too. I’ll mull it over while I get a couple other projects checked off.
by Karl Wicklund
Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Silvertone parlor back loose.
Replies: 6
Views: 2494

Silvertone parlor back loose.

I've inherited a 60s Silverstone parlor guitar. The back has begun to separate from the binding on the upper bout, treble side. Brown glue residue from the factory is visible, and it's overlaid with what appears to be PVA from a previous repair attempt. Pretty crusty. Would vinegar be my best bet fo...
by Karl Wicklund
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Best cam clamp wood
Replies: 12
Views: 16996

Re: Best cam clamp wood

In a batch of a dozen lightweight clamps made of poplar, one has split. And it turned out that had tiny inclusion hidden in the wood. The poplar (aspen, not tulip poplar) was what was on hand. If I were making more, I'd probably go with a plywood.
by Karl Wicklund
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Paisley Ukulele
Replies: 6
Views: 11757

Re: Paisley Ukulele

The pattern also reminds me of Scandinavian rosemåling as much as paisley. I’m so used to ornate instruments being full of inlay and hardware that it takes a little mindset adjustment. Painting on the soundboard isn’t new certainly, but resides in a different space in my mind. I like it. I might hav...
by Karl Wicklund
Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Wind, Percussion, and Miscellaneous and Experimental Instruments
Topic: Kalimba with uke resonator
Replies: 17
Views: 19573

Re: Kalimba with uke resonator

I also vote for Ukalimba. I’d be very interested to hear it with strings.

I’ve got a few thrift store ukes that might be just right for this kind of treatment.
by Karl Wicklund
Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: For a crafty friend - homemade fretless acoustic basses 85% reused material
Replies: 7
Views: 16943

Re: For a crafty friend - homemade fretless acoustic basses 85% reused material

What kind of price are you hoping for, and how many instruments? An acquaintance of mine moved a number of instruments that were certainly playable, but had a clear folksy homemade look. No attempt to be a “standard” axe. Something more like the cigar box world. We are in very rural WI, but with a r...
by Karl Wicklund
Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:52 am
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Do I need a body mold?
Replies: 24
Views: 37721

Re: Do I need a body mold?

I like that headstock, and the trademark coin inlay. Nice work!
by Karl Wicklund
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Uh-oh. Quick fix?
Replies: 2
Views: 7120

Re: Uh-oh. Quick fix?

Well it worked. I got into the school shop on my lunch break. With only a drill press and a dull hand saw available I made a workable though huge and clunky piece. Some people in the audience got a kick out of it.
Thanks.
by Karl Wicklund
Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Uh-oh. Quick fix?
Replies: 2
Views: 7120

Uh-oh. Quick fix?

My 30 year old Epiphone Dove is feeling her age, I guess. Today, the 11th fret simply fell out. Moments later the plastic button on the G tuning machine crumbled. Not sure what's going on - humidity hasn't changed markedly. The tuner button was probably ready to go. Tomorrow I am scheduled to accomp...
by Karl Wicklund
Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Walnut top basses
Replies: 4
Views: 7734

Re: Walnut top basses

You call it a defect, I call it character.
The coin is cool. Do I remember you posting another coin inlay?
by Karl Wicklund
Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: First Headstock Logo
Replies: 6
Views: 12097

Re: First Headstock Logo

I enjoy watching your progress here. Nice job!
by Karl Wicklund
Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Progress on Guitar #3
Replies: 8
Views: 13780

Re: Progress on Guitar #3

Again, Eric, really nice work! I hope to see it in person.
by Karl Wicklund
Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Building instruments, while having young kids
Replies: 28
Views: 39426

Re: Building instruments, while having young kids

I even miss changing the diapers in a kind of way.
by Karl Wicklund
Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Am I doing this right?
Replies: 10
Views: 6520

Re: Am I doing this right?

Good thread. I’ve learned something by observing.
by Karl Wicklund
Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Another Side Port Done
Replies: 10
Views: 10916

Re: Another Side Port Done

Thumbs way up!
by Karl Wicklund
Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:48 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Side Port For Real
Replies: 8
Views: 7511

Re: Side Port For Real

I like it Eric!
by Karl Wicklund
Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: First Guitar as done as it's going to be.
Replies: 26
Views: 44523

Re: First Guitar as done as it's going to be.

I like it, Eric. Can’t wait to see it in person!
by Karl Wicklund
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself here!
Topic: Hello - just joined
Replies: 7
Views: 8782

Re: Hello - just joined

Welcome!

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