BR Ukuleles
Well-known member
Every once in a while you'll build an instrument that just makes you go "Wow". And I just can't believe how this one turned out.
All my instruments for clients are finished in lacquer, but I wanted to spend some time and do a full French Polish on one.
There is just something about the French Polish that brings figured timber to life that other finishes can't match. I think the best way I can describe is how an opal changes color when you roll it around in the light.
Body - Australian Blackwood, 1 piece back from Dorrigo NSW
Soundboard - Tasmanian Huon Pine
Bindings - Lace Sheoak from West Australia
Fret Board - Indian Ebony
Neck - Brazilian Mahogany
Finish - Blond Shellac, Garnet Shellac, Blond Shellac
Strings - Worth Browns
All my instruments for clients are finished in lacquer, but I wanted to spend some time and do a full French Polish on one.
There is just something about the French Polish that brings figured timber to life that other finishes can't match. I think the best way I can describe is how an opal changes color when you roll it around in the light.
Body - Australian Blackwood, 1 piece back from Dorrigo NSW
Soundboard - Tasmanian Huon Pine
Bindings - Lace Sheoak from West Australia
Fret Board - Indian Ebony
Neck - Brazilian Mahogany
Finish - Blond Shellac, Garnet Shellac, Blond Shellac
Strings - Worth Browns