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- Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:26 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Guitar Number 3
- Replies: 17
- Views: 572
Re: Guitar Number 3
I also like that significant round-over on the binding. Beautiful work.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:56 am
- Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
- Topic: Re-hairing a renaissance bow?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2526
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.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:40 pm
- Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
- Topic: Re-hairing a renaissance bow?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2526
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.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Silvertone parlor back loose.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2641
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.
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.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:57 am
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Silvertone parlor back loose.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2641
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...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:52 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Best cam clamp wood
- Replies: 12
- Views: 23364
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.
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:32 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Paisley Ukulele
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16051
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...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:14 pm
- Forum: Wind, Percussion, and Miscellaneous and Experimental Instruments
- Topic: Kalimba with uke resonator
- Replies: 17
- Views: 26787
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.
I’ve got a few thrift store ukes that might be just right for this kind of treatment.
- 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: 19459
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...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:52 am
- Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Do I need a body mold?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 43144
Re: Do I need a body mold?
I like that headstock, and the trademark coin inlay. Nice work!
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:08 am
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: Uh-oh. Quick fix?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8646
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.
Thanks.
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:07 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: Uh-oh. Quick fix?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8646
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...
- 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: 9527
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?
The coin is cool. Do I remember you posting another coin inlay?
- Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:21 am
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: First Headstock Logo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14972
Re: First Headstock Logo
I enjoy watching your progress here. Nice job!
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:52 am
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Progress on Guitar #3
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16744
Re: Progress on Guitar #3
Again, Eric, really nice work! I hope to see it in person.
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:58 am
- Forum: Jam Session
- Topic: Building instruments, while having young kids
- Replies: 28
- Views: 45582
Re: Building instruments, while having young kids
I even miss changing the diapers in a kind of way.
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:32 am
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Am I doing this right?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7405
Re: Am I doing this right?
Good thread. I’ve learned something by observing.
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:11 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Another Side Port Done
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12819
Re: Another Side Port Done
Thumbs way up!
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:48 am
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Side Port For Real
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8307
Re: Side Port For Real
I like it Eric!
- 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: 50463
Re: First Guitar as done as it's going to be.
I like it, Eric. Can’t wait to see it in person!