***** Guitar Project Jigs, Tools & Techniques Online Resources Archives OLF Video Page Library of plans MP3 Library Inlay Class
Offical Luthiers Forum





And our community proudly sponsored by:

RC Tonewoods | Stewart MacDonald | LuthiersForum
Luthiers Forum | OLF | Luthiers Mercantile Int'l
Luthier Suppliers | Pacific Coast Woods | ELEVATE
Luthiers Forum | Tasmanian Acoustic Tonewood | Luthiers Forum Store!
Luthiers Mercantile Int'l | OLF Facebook | AVAIL SPACE
OLF | Alaska Specialty Woods | A.Hix Tonewood
Duke of Pearl | Birkonium CNC | Space




Official Luthiers Forum!

Solely owned and operated by Lance Kragenbrink
It is currently Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:48 pm


Board index » Mandolin - Mandola - Ukulele Forum

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Forum rules


Same rules apply to all forums at the Luthiers Forum.




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 12 posts ] 
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
bcombs510
PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:58 pm 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:21 am
Posts: 2066
First name: Brad
Last Name: Combs
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Here is my latest build, a ziricote tenor. This was my first chance to work with ziricote. The depth of the wood under the UV was impressive. Almost digital looking.

- Ziricote back and sides
- Spruce top
- Ziricote fretboard & bridge
- Maple bindings
- Gotoh Stealth tuners
- UV cured finish

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Thanks for looking!

Brad


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

_________________
"Is this the one where I trot downfield and act like I'm lost ?" - Billy Bob


These users thanked the author bcombs510 for the post: Durero (Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:17 pm)
Top
 Profile  
 
edstrummer
PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:05 pm 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:36 pm
Posts: 153
First name: Ed
Last Name: Miller
City: Wood Dale
State: Illinois
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Looks terrific. Sound?? X brace or fan?? I am still using fan myself.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


These users thanked the author edstrummer for the post: bcombs510 (Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:05 am)
Top
 Profile  
 
bcombs510
PostPosted: Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:08 am 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:21 am
Posts: 2066
First name: Brad
Last Name: Combs
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
edstrummer wrote:
Looks terrific. Sound?? X brace or fan?? I am still using fan myself.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Thanks, Ed. I plan to give it a week or so to settle in and then record a clip.

I still use a fan brace pattern as well. This one I actually took the top back off of it after closing the box initially. The tap on the body sounded completely dead at first. I shaved the height down a couple mm and put the peak back on the braces. It helped, but it’s still stiff sounding to me.

Brad




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

_________________
"Is this the one where I trot downfield and act like I'm lost ?" - Billy Bob
Top
 Profile  
 
Ruby50
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:30 am 
Online
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:58 pm
Posts: 1377
First name: Ed
Last Name: Minch
City: Chestertown
State: MD
Zip/Postal Code: 21620
Country: United States
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Brad

How about a closer shot of the back - looks great

Ed


These users thanked the author Ruby50 for the post: bcombs510 (Mon Jul 06, 2020 2:25 pm)
Top
 Profile  
 
bcombs510
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 2:25 pm 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:21 am
Posts: 2066
First name: Brad
Last Name: Combs
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Ruby50 wrote:
Brad

How about a closer shot of the back - looks great

Ed


Thanks, Ed!

Here is a shot I call the LeBron. ;)

Image

Brad


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

_________________
"Is this the one where I trot downfield and act like I'm lost ?" - Billy Bob
Top
 Profile  
 
edstrummer
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:20 pm 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:36 pm
Posts: 153
First name: Ed
Last Name: Miller
City: Wood Dale
State: Illinois
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Wow, that’s some spectacular wood.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


These users thanked the author edstrummer for the post: bcombs510 (Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:36 pm)
Top
 Profile  
 
edstrummer
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:25 pm 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:36 pm
Posts: 153
First name: Ed
Last Name: Miller
City: Wood Dale
State: Illinois
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
I forgot to mention that my second ukulele from scratch was granadillo back and sides with mahogany sound board. Standard thickness, .07-.075, and it also seemed muffled until I installed fluorocarbon strings and played it pretty hard. Sound got better in a week or so.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


These users thanked the author edstrummer for the post: bcombs510 (Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:36 pm)
Top
 Profile  
 
Ruby50
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 7:08 pm 
Online
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:58 pm
Posts: 1377
First name: Ed
Last Name: Minch
City: Chestertown
State: MD
Zip/Postal Code: 21620
Country: United States
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
That's about the best looking Ziricote back I have seen. Nice job and lovely material selection

Ed


These users thanked the author Ruby50 for the post: bcombs510 (Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:37 pm)
Top
 Profile  
 
bcombs510
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:35 pm 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:21 am
Posts: 2066
First name: Brad
Last Name: Combs
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Ruby50 wrote:
That's about the best looking Ziricote back I have seen. Nice job and lovely material selection

Ed


Thanks, Ed! That means a lot.

The set came from our friends at Hibdon Hardwood. The finish and porefill are clear. The ziricote doesn’t typically need a filler but I did a couple thin coats anyway. It’s wild looking, I keep describing it as digital looking.

Appreciate the feedback. Take care!

Brad


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

_________________
"Is this the one where I trot downfield and act like I'm lost ?" - Billy Bob
Top
 Profile  
 
bcombs510
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:37 pm 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:21 am
Posts: 2066
First name: Brad
Last Name: Combs
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
edstrummer wrote:
I forgot to mention that my second ukulele from scratch was granadillo back and sides with mahogany sound board. Standard thickness, .07-.075, and it also seemed muffled until I installed fluorocarbon strings and played it pretty hard. Sound got better in a week or so.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Thanks, Ed. I will try a few different string types. It has Aquila Nylgut on there now.

Brad


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

_________________
"Is this the one where I trot downfield and act like I'm lost ?" - Billy Bob
Top
 Profile  
 
Ruby50
PostPosted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:54 am 
Online
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:58 pm
Posts: 1377
First name: Ed
Last Name: Minch
City: Chestertown
State: MD
Zip/Postal Code: 21620
Country: United States
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Two Eds are better than one

Ed


These users thanked the author Ruby50 for the post: bcombs510 (Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:42 am)
Top
 Profile  
 
edstrummer
PostPosted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:02 am 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:36 pm
Posts: 153
First name: Ed
Last Name: Miller
City: Wood Dale
State: Illinois
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
[THUMBS UP SIGN][THUMBS UP SIGN][THUMBS UP SIGN][THUMBS UP SIGN]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 12 posts ] 

Board index » Mandolin - Mandola - Ukulele Forum

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
phpBB customization services by 2by2host.com