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- Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:02 am
- Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
- Topic: More progress on the viol, why I'm not making guitars...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6757
Re: More progress on the viol, why I'm not making guitars...
Doug, It's looking great so far.! I really like the look of the back. Could you perhaps post a closer picture of it?
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:29 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Pete Halliday's Latest Noisemakers
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11712
Re: Pete Halliday's Latest Noisemakers
Wow, simply wow!
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:15 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: It's Not A Guitar, It's Got Strings..Put it Here
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9543
Re: It's Not A Guitar, It's Got Strings..Put it Here
Found this nice performance by Hill. Jason, if you like One Note Samba, check out James "way back" in 2006 playing his original tune Down the Rideau Canal . It really shows his virtuosity. BTW, he is a graduate of the Langley British Columbia school system where kids are taught 'uke from an early a...
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:10 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: I need advice on removing a bridge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3742
Re: I need advice on removing a bridge
If you really want to remove it, I'd use a hand plane. A router is awfully aggressive and you risk damaging the instrument. But, that said, I would follow Steve's advice and 'inlay' a strip of contrasting hardwood and re-drill.
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:58 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: It's Not A Guitar, It's Got Strings..Put it Here
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9543
Re: It's Not A Guitar, It's Got Strings..Put it Here
Yes, but unfortunately, that is what most ordinary folk know about the Uke. I know, I know. I remember watching him (and Miss Vickie) on the talk shows when I was a kid. It was just awful. And yet, the 'ukulele is more popular than it has ever been in the previous waves of popularity. The great thi...
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:46 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: It's Not A Guitar, It's Got Strings..Put it Here
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9543
Re: It's Not A Guitar, It's Got Strings..Put it Here
Most people build 'em too big Chris, that little tiny cigar box is more of a novelty. 'Ukulele sizes have been standardized for quite some time (Soprano ~13", Concert ~15", Tenor 17", Baritone 19"). Barry, a well-built 'uke is EVERY BIT as nice as any OTHER well-built instrument, and just as diffic...
- Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:08 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Greek Baglama
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13347
Re: Greek Baglama
Very nice Keith, enjoyed hearing the clip. We lots of final pics but not that many sound files, it's nice to see and hear the complete package.
- Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:20 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Greek Baglama
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13347
Re: Greek Baglama
Wow, Keith, μπράβο! You should be happy, they're beautiful!
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:29 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Paul Rhoney's Latest Builds
- Replies: 82
- Views: 60515
Re: Paul Rhoney's Latest Builds
Enjoyed your video! The 'Black Oceana Junior with TV Jones PowerTron Plus' is really striking!!!
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:07 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Greek Baglama
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13347
Re: Greek Baglama
As Christ said, the fit on those neck joints is really perfect. I'm looking forward to seeing the instruments with finish on them, they look great so far.
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:53 am
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Schools for Guitar Repair and Building. Electric & Acoustic
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6626
Re: Schools for Guitar Repair and Building. Electric & Acoustic
also, Guild of American Luthiers publishes a list of 'school's:
http://www.luth.org/resources/schools.html
http://www.luth.org/resources/schools.html
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:18 am
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Schools for Guitar Repair and Building. Electric & Acoustic
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6626
Re: Schools for Guitar Repair and Building. Electric & Acoustic
You might want to look at:
http://www.alcarruthluthier.com/
Al Carruth is in Newport, NH, about 90 miles from Groton. [I'm just down in Woburn BTW
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http://www.alcarruthluthier.com/
Al Carruth is in Newport, NH, about 90 miles from Groton. [I'm just down in Woburn BTW

- Sat Dec 29, 2012 4:25 pm
- Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
- Topic: Completed Electric Violin
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10077
Re: Completed Electric Violin
That is very cool. Perhaps a sound clip could be done by the lucky recipient of this violin?
- Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:16 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: guitar shaped flat top mandolin
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18597
Re: guitar shaped flat top mandolin
Beautiful instrument. I like the shape and enjoyed watching the videos. First mando? Pretty nice all around!
- Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:46 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Greek Baglama
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13347
Re: Greek Baglama
πολύ ωραία Keith! I tried to build a stave body for a tzoura for a challenge we had here a few years back, but only got about 3/4 done, but I may try again at some point.
Yours are really very nice. Good to see this kind of work here. Looking forward to seeing what you do after the New Year.
Yours are really very nice. Good to see this kind of work here. Looking forward to seeing what you do after the New Year.
- Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:29 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Polk-a-Lay-lees and Treholipees
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7711
Re: Polk-a-Lay-lees and Treholipees
Entirely possible Bob! I suppose it would have to be some kind of surfin' theme?
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:30 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Polk-a-Lay-lees and Treholipees
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7711
Re: Polk-a-Lay-lees and Treholipees
Alan, here are the pictures I promised you. First the full neck with circles around the jointed areas, then a couple closeups. You can probably tell that it is just pine. Following are 2 pics of the body 'improvements' (or not depending on your perspective) where I'm veneering over the cheesy plywoo...
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:59 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Polk-a-Lay-lees and Treholipees
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7711
Re: Polk-a-Lay-lees and Treholipees
I have a polk-a-lay-lee taken apart that I'm re-building. For your own enjoyment and amusement, I presume? I wouldn't think Polk-a-lay-lee restorations are a big moneymaker. Yes, indeed. It isn't always about making money, this is just a hobby anyway. If it were a really good condition vintage inst...
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:19 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Polk-a-Lay-lees and Treholipees
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7711
Re: Polk-a-Lay-lees and Treholipees
The Polk-a-lay-lee neck is actually 2 pieces, not bent, but laminated together and cut out, then stained. The seam actually can show quite a bit. I'll try to post a picture later if I can as I have a polk-a-lay-lee taken apart that I'm re-building. I've already sanded down the neck and stained it mu...
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 6:51 am
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: 2 WIP
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10950
Re: 2 WIP
I also enjoy WIP pictures and like them both, but if forced to choose only one I'd choose the Walnut. Is there a substantial difference in weight? The Maple looks like it must be heavy.