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- Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:29 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Conversion from Mando to Armadillolele
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6325
Re: Conversion from Mando to Armadillolele
Thanks all. Steve, I didn't do anything to the shell. Whatever was done was a long time ago, I simply removed the fingerboard and the broken, caved-in top and braces. There is a lining which is attached by glue and nails, which are then bent over, and an oversized (IMHO) heel block also attached wit...
- Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:34 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Ukulele Headstock Logos
- Replies: 23
- Views: 30814
Re: Ukulele Headstock Logos
I took a better picture of this armadillo headstock.
- Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:28 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Conversion from Mando to Armadillolele
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6325
Re: Conversion from Mando to Armadillolele
More pics.
- Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:25 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Conversion from Mando to Armadillolele
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6325
Conversion from Mando to Armadillolele
This is just completed for someone in the 'ukuele club I belong to. This started out as an Armadillo Mandolin, although before that it was likely some central/south American instrument, like an 8-string charango? It was later converted to a Mandolin and top got severely cracked, braces were very cru...
- Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:41 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Ukulele Headstock Logos
- Replies: 23
- Views: 30814
Re: Ukulele Headstock Logos
This is the headstock of an Armadillo 'ukulele (that was a mandolin until not too long ago). I'm just finishing up the conversion now. Will post pictures of complete instrument in about a week.
- Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:48 am
- Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Internal Construction of Guild Bluesbird
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6966
Re: Internal Construction of Guild Bluesbird
I came across a site where a guy does restorations and re-creations and there happens to be a Bluesbird project that you should find interesting.
- Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:55 am
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: Rosette Tension when Gluing?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6651
Re: Rosette Tension when Gluing?
So, Nick, now I have a name for my ailment! Thanks.
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:54 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Jumbo 6 string by Patrick Degreve
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10797
Re: Jumbo 6 string by Patrick Degreve
I particularly like the juxtaposition of the reverse wedges in the back and headstock. Nicely done!
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:53 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Jaguar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6156
Re: Jaguar
Thanks for the clarification Jim.
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:55 am
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Jaguar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6156
Re: Jaguar
Ah, sorry. I honestly didn't realize it was a forum until just now. I only knew about the plans available at the link.
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:56 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: Saving an autograph in a new finish
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6311
Re: Saving an autograph in a new finish
I've put Tru-oil over signatures done with Sharpie pens without a problem. Not silver however, but brown and black.
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:47 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Jaguar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6156
Re: Jaguar
Here is the site that has a .pdf of the Jaguar: http://www.gitarrebassbau.de/viewtopic. ... BassBau.de. Just search for Jaguar.
- Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:22 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Glue spreader applicator
- Replies: 19
- Views: 22583
Re: Glue spreader applicator
I've been using a set of small flexible spatulas that I bought "real cheap" at the Arts & Crafts store. Also, there are metal ones that can be had from places like Woodcraft that are a bit stiffer, and that also help in glue cleanup. I have disposable glue brushes, but the often leave ...
- Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:09 am
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Ron's Ukelele
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11245
Re: Ron's Ukelele
Congratulations! Nice job Ron. The first one is the hardest, but they do get easier. Any chance you could post a closeup of that soundhole?
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:04 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Acoustic guitar stand plans
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6285
Re: Acoustic guitar stand plans
Here's a Balalaika stand I built several years ago. Pretty basic, but it works.
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:05 pm
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Cuatro Antiguo
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3571
Re: Cuatro Antiguo
Very cool Emma! Always enjoy your instruments.
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:04 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Ukelele Opinions Please
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10488
Re: Ukelele Opinions Please
This might be considered blasphemy in some corners SteveSteve Senseney wrote:There are only so many ukuleles you need around a home.
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:58 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Ukulele Headstock Logos
- Replies: 23
- Views: 30814
Re: Ukulele Headstock Logos
Ian, thanks for posting this. I really like the design. I'd love to see a close-up shot with the tuners installed. Looks like a pretty nice uke. Wish my first effort looked that good!
- Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:57 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Crown? Clearance? Baritone uke
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9256
Re: Crown? Clearance? Baritone uke
interesting...
I think the intonation issues are exacerbated by the nylon strings.
I think the intonation issues are exacerbated by the nylon strings.
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:28 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: Chinlili precise tuning?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3677
Re: Chinlili precise tuning?
Jason, there's a page that describes it being like a charango, which you can find tuning info for on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charango.