Official Luthiers Forum!

I thought you couldn't make it ?
But glad to you can1

I don't have much as far as swap meet stuff goes. Unless someone needs the Holy Grail A-Body Spindle and upper control arms for a Mopar disk brake conversion. I need to get rid of those anchors before I have to move again. But that is for another forum.

I'm looking forward to seeing Chris' centerline finder and shooting board. And the Everything Imaginable slope shoulder guitar we have seen so much of the last few months.

I also want to see one of Dave Anderson's 00s and wouldn't mind getting a look at his current Cherry dread.

I know Jim probably showed his vacuum clamping last time, but I'd like to see that too.

One thing I would like to do at one of these meetings (and yes I do plan on being more of a regular than I have been) is to see and feel as much wood as possible. I like the idea of having someone go through a stack of tops and giving their impression of each with a possible suggestion as to what they would do with it. One thing I find missing from learning from books and the internet is the hands on interpretation you get when you touch something. It is like describing the sound. Stiff to one person could be floppy to another. So anything I can do to get grounded would be a big help.

I'll be bringing the wood for my first guitar so I look forward to getting some opinions on that.

I'd also like to discuss the possibility of a group build for those that are interested. I really can’t wait for Saturday.

John

I don't have the guitar as it's working and being played.

Hi fellow Florida builders! I'm Very dissapointed I had to miss the FGMA meeting
Saturday. I was looking forward to it very much.
Jim gave me the lowdown on it and it sounded like it was another great meeting.
He also sent me the pics he took and asked me
to post them here for everyone. See you guys at the next one!!

This is Jim Bonnells "Skulldugery" guitar !

This is Keiths inlay jig ....Someone will have to explain it.

John Killins Troji....

_________________
Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

And a couple more from the meeting at Jims.....

The End .....

_________________
Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

Well, I had a great time again and it was good to see some members I haven't seen at the last couple of meetings and Pete a new member.
I think we are looking to have the next meeting around August 22 give or take a week. And we are looking for a host.
By the way Jim, Thanks again for a great job on hosting this one again and the grouper gumbo was great.
So anyone who can host let us know soon. Jim Wormack has offered to do the oone after that.
Keith's Inlay duplicator was another cool machine. I'm going to build one for sure.

If any of you want to see what I'm doing with my new build you can check it out here:

http://www.luthiercom.org/phpBB3/viewto ... 4cf60196a7

Just up guys.

Thanks for posting that Chris. I have to say that was one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time.

Thanks for showing it to us Keith. I can't wait to see what you come up with next time.

Dave, I have to say that if you had been there to see this, your decision to expand your headstock A to your last name would have been made.

Next Meeting 2 Weeks Away. Who's there for this one? Let's give our host a list.
I'm there for 1.
Anyone going who might be able to Xfer some stuff from my old laptop to my newer one. I'd like to clean the old one up and use it for my tone generator in the shop. I might try and load a tone generator onto it and see if I can then put it through my old Sony boom box and use it to tune my tops. If i can get it to work maybe we can try it out as a demo at the meeting.

Should be a good meeting.We have 12 confirmed so far and still waiting for responses from other members.
Attending:
Pete Schulte
Rick Lee
Billy Garrison
Jim Bonnell
Dave Anderson
David Bland
Chris Paulick
Bud Long
Bozo Podunavac
Keith MacKenzie
Kermit Barnthouse
John Risler

Regrets:
Mike Brittain
John Killin
Chris Yagerlenger

_________________
Keith MacKenzie
Location: Florida
"To err is human to really screw up you need tools"

Anyone have an old car radio /tape that they aren't usingstored away in the garage? I want to see if I can use it for a tone generator amp.

Looks like I won't be able to make this one, Keith. Have to work through the weekend. Ya'll have fun.

_________________
Jim Womack

"Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for. "
Will Rogers

Looks like this will be a good sized meeting, 15 confirmed so far.
Still time to sign up. PM me.
Keith

Confirmed:

Pete Schulte
Rick Lee
Billy Garrison
Jim Bonnell
Dave Anderson
David Bland
Chris Paulick
Bud Long
Bozo Podunavac
Keith MacKenzie
Kermit Barnthouse
John Risler
Jim Mitchell
Pete Serrell
Bob Schultz


Regrets:

Mike Brittain
John Killin
Chris Yagerlenger
Jim Womack

_________________
Keith MacKenzie
Location: Florida
"To err is human to really screw up you need tools"

Keith,

It sounds like there will be a good turnout for this one. Thanks for hosting. I wish I could make it but we are getting ready for a move a few weeks after that. I keep getting reminded that I haven't packed anything in the garage yet.

Has anyone volunteered to demo anything yet?

John

John,
Not yet but I'm guessing Chris will have something. Maybe glitter patterns?
I'll have a few things setup around my shop for folks to mess with so it should all work out fine.

_________________
Keith MacKenzie
Location: Florida
"To err is human to really screw up you need tools"

So how did it go? I'm itching for the story. Of course I was in the attic yesterday so I might be itching from the insulation.

What were the highlights?

John

Here's a few pics. We were all glad to meet Bozo Podunavac.

A couple of Keith's mini binding benders.

Let me know next time you guys meet up. I am north of Jacksonville

PM Jim Bonnell or me your email address and we will get you on the list and subscribe to this discussion. The next meeting is being hosted by Jim Womack in Oct. I believe probably around the 24th. You can hook up with Sniggly, Chris Y. as he is up there. Jim you out there?

Some of the highlights for me: Meeting the new guys - Bozo, David Bland,and Pete Serell,Kermit Barnthouse.I think Im missing someone...
And All the guitar playing of the members amazing guitars.I really enjoyed that!
And just all the talking about geetar makin'! And of course seeing our hosts great shop !
Thanks to Keith MacKenzie
Here's a few pics I took
Keiths shop

Bozo with his mini 6string

Pete Serrell

Great Bluegrass picker Kermit Barnthouse

Our Host-Keith MacKenzie pickin' his version of Hotel Cal. !He's GOOD !

Billy garrison playing my SJ

The beautiful cocobolo back of Keiths latest guitar!

_________________
Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

I also like the fact that Bozo and I see eye to eye.

Hey Dave,
You did miss new members: Gary Dilley, and John Risler.
Bozo had a good time telling his jokes and stories. He also brought two incredable jazz guitars one of which
will be consigned the George Gruin and it will be pricey.
Most impressive was the pickup band in my music room great bluegrass and country.
Billy Garrison on slide dobro, Bud Long vocal and guitar, Kermit Barnthouse banjo, and Gary Dilley on guitar and singing harmony. Now that was worth the price of admission and shows that good musicians don't need to practice.
We have a great membership.
Thanks for posting the pics

_________________
Keith MacKenzie
Location: Florida
"To err is human to really screw up you need tools"

Thanks again Keith. I think that was one of our best. Bozo was a real hoot. It was truly a pleasure to meet him! He seemed like he was having a good time too. Great folks, great music!

For anyone interested, our next meeting will be on Saturday January 30th in Redington Shores at my house. For more information feel free to email me at jbonnell@tampabay.rr.com.