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by Neal Carey
Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: What size ukulele?
Replies: 4
Views: 8725

Re: What size ukulele?

Oh yes, tenor for sure! Much easier for most peoples' fingers.
by Neal Carey
Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
Topic: Saz?
Replies: 4
Views: 9058

Re: Saz?

I think you're probably thinking about the Tambour plan/article from American Lutherie. It is Plan #69 which you can find at http://www.luth.org/plans/instrument_plans.html#plan69. The article was in AL #120 - http://www.luth.org/back_issue/al117-120/al120.html
by Neal Carey
Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Any successful method of jointing backs and tops without power jointer or planes?
Replies: 28
Views: 22321

Re: Any successful method of jointing backs and tops without power jointer or planes?

Stephen, I think you could make the ramp whatever length suits you or your project. In fact, at some point in the near future I'll be building a much longer shooting board for a harpsichord soundboard I have to joint out of ~5 pieces of spruce. It ought to be interesting! But for for this particular...
by Neal Carey
Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:33 am
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Any successful method of jointing backs and tops without power jointer or planes?
Replies: 28
Views: 22321

Re: Any successful method of jointing backs and tops without power jointer or planes?

Greg, a #6 or even better a #7 would do a fine job. There are YT videos on 'restoring' old planes, flatten it as best you can, polish up that blade and most importantly build a proper shooting board. The time spent on building a shooting board is well worth it! I have tried all the methods discussed...
by Neal Carey
Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:49 am
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: uke uke
Replies: 8
Views: 12676

Re: uke uke

Their (Hana Lima Ia) construction manual is also very useful. There are a few places you have to interpolate a bit, but overall it is a solid approach. I have built about 15 tenors using their plan. Most of the other ukulele construction 'books' I've seen are not particularly compelling.
by Neal Carey
Sat Sep 13, 2014 4:02 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Mistral project
Replies: 9
Views: 8600

Re: Mistral project

Murray, as always, such interesting guitar designs and great execution!
by Neal Carey
Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:45 am
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Flamenco Ukulele - based on Barbero 1951
Replies: 5
Views: 8981

Re: Flamenco Ukulele - based on Barbero 1951

Thanks Patrick and Clay! The bracing is the same as shown on the plan in the link above (GAL Plan). Pretty typical for a "classical" style guitar, but note the slanted brace just below the sound hole in the plan picture in the link. The braces are pretty light given that it is a 'ukulele. ...
by Neal Carey
Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Flamenco Ukulele - based on Barbero 1951
Replies: 5
Views: 8981

Re: Flamenco Ukulele - based on Barbero 1951

Somehow I missed posting the "Overview" picture!
by Neal Carey
Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Second Archtop Guitar
Replies: 14
Views: 13418

Re: Second Archtop Guitar

Geoff, that is just "gorgeous"! And, what a finish!
by Neal Carey
Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Flamenco Ukulele - based on Barbero 1951
Replies: 5
Views: 8981

Flamenco Ukulele - based on Barbero 1951

I've been away for a while and just completed this flamenco style 'ukulele based on 1951 Barbero Flamenco, Ex Sabicas (plans from The Big Red Book, Vol. 5 or from GAL Plan ). While not an exact copy (not a typical Spanish heel) I tried to stick to the design and look. It is strung up an a Woods: Spa...
by Neal Carey
Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:14 am
Forum: The "Try Something New" Challenge (Closed)
Topic: It might end up a Theorbo - Randy Roberts
Replies: 11
Views: 30315

Re: It might end up a Theorbo - Randy Roberts

That's a really nice looking mold Randy! I'll be very interested to see your rib fitting process and hope you'll be able to have some detailed pics.
by Neal Carey
Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:35 am
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: uke uke
Replies: 8
Views: 12676

Re: uke uke

Murray, looking forward to your foray into the world of 'uke!
by Neal Carey
Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:33 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Mini Archtop 14"
Replies: 22
Views: 21294

Re: Mini Archtop 14"

Just stunning, like all of your work!
by Neal Carey
Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: New Classical
Replies: 7
Views: 6074

Re: New Classical

Beautiful. The wood is awesome!
by Neal Carey
Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
Topic: New dulcimer for my boss
Replies: 12
Views: 10450

Re: New dulcimer for my boss

Beautiful instrument. A real tribute to someone you appreciate.
by Neal Carey
Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
Topic: Simple build for 9 year old
Replies: 7
Views: 8461

Re: Simple build for 9 year old

Cigar box ukulele? Easy to make.
by Neal Carey
Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:53 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Shakti Guitar
Replies: 5
Views: 4836

Re: Shakti Guitar

John, check out this video of McLaughlin demonstrating his Shakhti guitar: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2j1wq_mclaughlin-shakti-guitar-demo_music#.UVazkBlm3fY The video is *VERY* poor quality, but he talks about the scalloping of the fingerboard so that you can create microtones depending on th...
by Neal Carey
Sat Mar 23, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Alain Bieber very first ukulele
Replies: 11
Views: 12588

Re: Alain Bieber very first ukulele

It was George Harrison. He was, in fact, a ukulele fanatic and had a rather large collection!
by Neal Carey
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
Topic: Oud building video
Replies: 7
Views: 9353

Re: Oud building video

Josh, I meant to ask in my previous post about the thickness of the staves you're bending. How does bending apple compare with other things you've done?
by Neal Carey
Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
Topic: Oud building video
Replies: 7
Views: 9353

Re: Oud building video

Josh, this is really nice. The video is very well done and it is always nice to see the high quality work you do. I love the hanging 'stack' of sound hole cutouts.

Looks like you have a budding luthier there!

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