Recent content by gspears

Thank you Kekani! I’ve ordered a couple sets to try.

I had used the Savarez strings for a low G tenor build. I am making another low G tenor but Savarez discontinued the 504dh 541 542 and 543 strings. Anyone have recommendations on another set similar to these? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Hello. I purchased some beautiful Walnut blanks. They are too large for my bandsaw to resaw. Do any of you do resaw work in California? I live in the central valley. The largest piece is 24" x 13" x 6" or so. The other 3 pieces are all smaller in size. I would like to make them into ukulele...

I’m retiring from the day job soon. I am hoping to find a ukulele or acoustic guitar build class. Or even be a shop hang around for a couple days as a retirement gift for myself. Anyone have ideas? I know Robbie O’Brien has a class in Colorado. I think Hana Lima May still do an accelerated class...

A friend of mine is wanting an eight string tenor. I am looking for information regarding the nut and bridge/saddle width. Also the minimum or average headstock length that is needed. I will most likely use Grover V97 tuners. But I am open to use other tuners to space space and weight. Also...

I'm looking for a set of downcut inlay bits. I've seen a set at Stewmac, but I was wondering if anyone knows of other sources. Possibly a little cheaper. Thanks for any info you have.

Here it is!

I’ve been looking for a nice set of black and white ebony for a tenor ukulele. I am also interested in a nice set of Milo. These species are hard to come by. Anyone have a supplier recommendation?

Does anyone use a steam generator and steam box for bending bindings and purfling? I was looking at the Earlex steam generator. I like to use herringbone or other similar purfling strips for rosettes as well as the sides. sometimes using a heat blanket or pipe, I damages the piece. Most likely...

A friend of mine has an old Harmony baritone ukulele. The top was smashed and he asked of I could fix it. I found some mahogany that would work to replace the top. But I've never done a repair like this. Does anyone know what kind of neck joint the Harmony may have? dovetail? or glue on? I...

I have been thinking about going to the Santa Barbara Acoustic instrument Celebration in late September. Are any of you here planning on going? It would be great to meet some of the people that have given me so much info regarding building ukuleles/guitars, etc..

Hi all. Had a quick question. I started binding a zircote fretboard with some curly koa binding. I used titebond glue for the adhesive. The booboo was that the binding slipped a bit and is not flush with the fretboard. I would like to try and remove the binding and reset a new piece. What is the...

Hi all. My father in law had an old table saw in the barn. We are cleaning it up to possibly use to cut fret slots in fingerboards. I believe its an old Delta. Or maybe just the motor is a delta. It used to have a joiner attached to it. but it was removed ad discarded before my Father in law got...

Here are three tenors in different stages.

Here are a few builds I have going right now. This is a Baritone.