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Post by keithambridge on Aug 24, 2017 15:54:02 GMT
Interesting using Mulberry for the back and sides - are you after a silky sound That took a while to click Dave. Duh!! One part of my spec I haven't decided on yet is neck reinforcement. I have a 2 way truss rod that I was intending to use but I also have 2 pieces of rectangular carbon fibre bar. The CF bar would cut down a lot on weight, I am trying to build as light as possible but will I regret the lack of neck adjustment. Or, will I not need it? I would be interested in opinions.
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Post by keithambridge on Aug 24, 2017 13:04:37 GMT
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Post by keithambridge on Aug 24, 2017 12:49:50 GMT
So the spec for this instrument is;
12th fret to body parlour size guitar. 630mm scale. European spruce soundboard, ladder braced true flat top. (the soundboard will be braced flat but in ultra low relative humidity allowing it to dome slightly in normal humidity)(I hope)!! Mulberry back and sides. Reverse kerf linings. Mahogany neck. Ebony fingerboard. Ebony head veneer. Slotted head with "Restoration" style machine heads.
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Post by keithambridge on Aug 22, 2017 21:58:54 GMT
Hi folks, it's been a long time since I built a guitar, a few baglamas and a reso but not a serious guitar! I had a bit of a "down time" on what I realy like to play but now it's back and it's "Rembetika" (Greek underground!!!!! music from 1920's on)! Here in Greece it can be problematic performing with amplifiers in bars without specific licences. Acousticaly my bouzouki playing friend doesn't have a problem cutting through the noise in a busy bar but I do. I need volume, and clarity. I need a Gretsch Jim Dandy was the first thought (only €200)! Then I thought get an old European parlour guitar to rennovate. Then my brother said "build one, I have a lovely piece of European Spruce for the soundboard"! So, this is a 1940's Gregory Apartian guitar, (he was Greek but like many Greek luthiers, from Armenia). apartian12 by keith ambridge, on Flickr A couple of months ago I made the mould, the sides and back will be mulberry (local to me) and I have at least 10 more sets! image by keith ambridge, on Flickr After my summer trip to visit family in the UK I return to Greece with goodies from my brother and some work to do! Apartian project by keith ambridge, on Flickr I wonder if we could call it an "Amboro"?
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Post by keithambridge on May 22, 2017 12:29:54 GMT
You could get a guitar that's harder to play than the Tanglewood and practice with that!! Seriously, I'd use the Martin anyday!
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 22, 2017 8:42:56 GMT
Thanks Guys - great feedback I really need to go out and try both the Hof and Epi and take it from there Cheers You've got to build your own! Cheers Gary You could get a kit!
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 17, 2017 12:46:43 GMT
I had this 1964 model that I renovated a couple of years ago. I'm no bass player but I loved it and wish I still had it! There are people on the "Hofner Hounds" forum that love the Ignition bass (that's the cheaper one). The Contemporary or CT series are better and then there are the re issue! I would stick to Hofner and just decide what you want to spend! [img src=" i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/keithambridge/Hofner%20Restoration/IMG_8270_zpscc849d56.jpg" src="http:// " alt=" "]
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Post by keithambridge on Feb 8, 2017 15:54:49 GMT
Interesting topic Richard! I've always struggled with all but very basic blues stuff, I normally wing it by playing what I know and hoping others with better skills can follow me!! I look foreward to some answers!!
Keith II
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Post by keithambridge on Dec 15, 2016 16:53:26 GMT
You could put dots in all the empty spaces, just for a laugh!
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Post by keithambridge on Jun 18, 2016 11:56:24 GMT
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Post by keithambridge on Oct 1, 2015 14:53:12 GMT
Did you know you can slow youtube down? click the cog wheel (settings) next to the youtube logo on the lower bar and choose your speed.
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Post by keithambridge on Sept 15, 2015 14:44:00 GMT
I'd put a router near the top of your "Things to get" list if I were you Alex!
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Post by keithambridge on Aug 26, 2015 17:25:33 GMT
Great thread Martin, and you have an instrument to be proud of! That looks a lovely little workshop up there in Glasgow.
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Post by keithambridge on May 17, 2015 11:09:59 GMT
Sorry Creamburmese, I meant private seller to private buyer
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Post by keithambridge on May 15, 2015 8:27:27 GMT
My Brother always fills in reams of paperwork (and has sleepless nights) when he ships to the U.S. What I discovered reading bits of the Lacey Act was that it does not apply to non commercial transactions, and if the importer (the person you are selling to) is importing it for personal use, then only the customs papers supplied by the couries is enough. This is what I did shipping a vintage Hofner Bass to the U.S. The buyer had it in his hands in 60hrs from leaving me, and we tracked it all the way!
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