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Hi there. Made them myself, but recall one is out there for purchase. Here we go- google the Dutch Luthier.

@@MikeHawkey thanks you 👍

Sorry, i dont have any measurements for this one - being non fretted you really can choose any scale length you like. Perhaps eye it similar to a guitar. That said, are some nice lapsteel plans out there that ideas could be taken from. This could help: www.cigarboxguitar.com/make-a-2x4-lap-steel-guitar-easy-project/

Thanks for the comments. Dont recall now if the board was radiused or not (50/50 with builds in that regard)- im sure I showed in the video which way I went on this…, but replacement saddle and easy sort - i would have thrown on what i had in parts bin - good spot re which way. My preference is simpler traditional non compensated ones usually vs these small compensation ones.

Poorly floating surfboard potential?

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The one additional modification on this one would be a bigger base or feet - even the current standard phone sizes are a little big for the small foot space of the egg timer.

Healthier strummer! Haha. Cheers

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Nice. I had a 22 minus the wheels Once - put fixed hub modern 24” wheels on it. Pretty rare now! Thanks

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Not quite the same, but it wont be lifting any time soon either!

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Nice! - ive always planned a version 2, large concert/small tenor length with a piezo. One day!

Thanks & nice one on the builds. Its all experimental aye! - sound hole could make it project a little more, but is more than loud enough for around the family haha. Also, potentially a little more tinny/distorted without a hole. I have put holes in some of my rectangle tin builds.

Now there is an idea!... just need to acquire a dog! 😅. Building tends to win over learning to play - no illusions of musical stardom here haha (though I really should learn a few licks). Thanks for the nice comments!

Thanks! - a bit risky as I spend far more time creating than strumming haha.

Must be the magic tin! Many thanks!

You have obviously never shopped for a new banjo… they can get very expensive

Also just being sarcastic, I forgot to write “lol”.. Not being mean, just being silly

Open to offers to swap my tin on a stick for a real banjo :)

Odd request. Bigger fish problems in sea if you are asking for assistance . Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks Pat!

Thanks. I probably like slightly bigger square tins I often use, but this ones alright!

Nice one!

Hi, sorry - though I’d love to do so I just don’t have time to commit to jobs for anyone currently.

@@MikeHawkeyIt’s cool, thank you for replying. Great job on both the guitars and the video. I’m happy to hear that you’re busy, because you do fantastic work.

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Many thanks for the kind words!

Like ‘cold dump’ or ‘a cold dump’?. To be fair, they sound better in the hands of someone who can play (and once setup…). Thanks for stopping by!

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Do you mean parts to make or why do we have them? They have been around since the late 1800’s originally Hawaii I believe.

Thanks. Here is a link to my basic plans. Feel free to print off to use some measurements (or adapt for own use). String retainer - yes absolutely if needed www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zq5ldpfpjsjfw6bs275qx/Solid-Acousitc-SG-Custom.pdf?rlkey=pxgx28n0ejl68izfcuasfm160&dl=0

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Have a search for two string ones - they can really get playing!

The active amp was rubbish, so switched to a good piezo rod and passive unit. Still works in a typical amp but not as boosted in volume.

@@MikeHawkey Yes without the battery it no longer saturates. Thank you for all the info ! Other projects in sight?

@@fredero76 always something in the works… just real life and time the constant. Hopefully something a bit different but not as visually polished next month. Thanks for dropping by!

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@@MikeHawkey You got it. This is one of the most real channels on youtube, real crafting, real creating. It's really nice to see these real processes that create things you can use to create art.

@@tronicraft thank you. Too kind!

Thanks Pat!

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Hi, from memory that was a small cheapie. Pretty sure it was the Mannix GA-10 (no doubt branded something else GA-10 in different countries). Was good small quiet practice unit. Certainly hit a capability wall in volume quickly!

I cant recall now if im honest. Possible I used for base sanding coat followed by grey over - i may have used whatever I had at home. However- if asked I would say use grey for all light colours.

@@MikeHawkey thank you. That's exactly the kind of a tip I was looking for as I have no previous experience of finishing a guitar

Its been some time, but neck about 24mm - 18mm neck and 6mm fretboard. Body approx 35mm. On the body main this is making not to slim for pickup, jack and pots.

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Ballpoint puller sounds much more easy to move around than my vise! Thanks re knees - they are compensating for my back in some areas. Thanks for watching and sharing!

Thanks for the nice words. Template wise, for both X style or my own shape creations I tend to make a template from illustrator or inkscape. When making a style version it means some alterations to the shape for smaller versions like Ukes to fit size needed for necks. Templates in paper then glued to mdf if needed for routing - or onto the wood for bodies if a one off. Thickness is a mix of comfort, look and application (eg if need depth for a pickup). Necks generally 18-20mm stock not including fretboard, then shaved down to profile that feels good.

@@MikeHawkey thank you. im building my first one ill show you when its done

@@patrickmarrone8565 nice one! Hope it goes well!