LINT MEETING
June 2005 NOTES


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Our host was Mr. Bobby Walden, store manager of Hogan Hardwoods (formerly Paxton Hardwoods). We had a spacious meeting area as well as the store to browse around. Bobby may be reached at (972) 602-1225 or hoganhardwoods.com for any questions about wood, tools and re-sawing or planning/sanding services. He is a great resource for LINT members.

During general business discussions President Bo Walker announced that the scheduled August meeting site was cancelled and would have to be relocated on short notice. The time and place will be announced as soon as possible on the website. We also noticed some new faces; Steve Stevens, Al Yates and Vaden Adams…WELCOME!


Show & Tell
Dan Fobert – A Fred Carlson inspired “harpzouki” was displayed and it took a while to absorb all of the detail. The body is bubinga with bloodwood fingerboard, binding and bridge. It has 4 double courses on the frets and an 8 string harp across the soundboard. The inboard electronics are accessible through a trap door mounted with magnetic latches on the back….it is a very pretty combination of color and design. Our own Celtic music enthusiast Andy Avera took it for a test drive for the members.
Matt Jacobs – Our only active military builder drove down from his base in Arkansas to bring in a very nicely done figured makore cutaway. He serves our country as an EOD specialist with the United States Army. Matt uses his off duty hours to develop his skills at the base hobby shop. Take a close up look at the figure and inlay work. This is only his second guitar…action & tone was exceptional…nice job Matt!
Matt lets his hair down (Ok, it’s a pun) and plays a bit for the group. He is a darned good musician as well.
Jim Whelan – Jim brought the finished product (see LINT December 2004 mtg notes)
This guitar was made for a friend’s daughter as a gift. The figured koa back and sides were nicely colored and lit up under the lacquer finish. The neck was inlayed with the girl’s name and the instrument plays nicely. We will see more work from Jim in the next few months….
Joe Morgan - Look what Joe brought in….a Steve Sedgwick harp guitar. Steve is an English maker and did quite a spectacular job on this sapele and spruce instrument. It is a 6 string guitar and six bass harp strings combined. You won’t find anything like this hanging on a wall at Guitar Center!
Joe has traveled and played professionally for years and he can certainly put this one through its paces.
Steve Bigelow - This StewMac dreadnaught kit is the final product and first guitar Steve has made. He spent a number of hours on the final setup and was a little concerned about proper action and adjustments. Chris Jenkins shares some tips on bridge placement and intonation. There is always someone to ask at LINT meetings because we all have opinions.
Mark Sherrill - As a new member this year, Mark has already finished a CF Martin OM kit and was very happy with the results. His guitar is a good example of what a high end kit can produce. The outcome is dependent on the skill and determination of the builder. If his first guitar is any indication of future results…..lookout!
Mike Imhoff – Mike brought his very first instrument, an F-5 mandolin copy which he made from local materials a number of years back. It seems that Mike has no fear since he tackled one of the most difficult carving projects there is. He even accomplished a nice sunburst on this one. He also brought an Indian rosewood dreadnaught which he made in the early 80’s. It plays well and sounds smooth and warm. He executed a “7 day” spiritual theme motif inlay on the fretboard…..nice touch Mike.
Bo Walker – Here is a new custom mahogany ukulele he designed and built for Ft Worth musician Earl Hauss. Earl needed a slightly longer scale than the standard (soprano) uke and a 13th fret addition. He also liked the idea of a thinner body and oval sound hole. The fingerboard and bridge are Indian rosewood, binding is flamed maple, boxwood bridge pins and snakewood nut and saddle.
A new ukulele owner Earl Hauss in "uke nirvana”.
Bo made a custom wooden case for a custom uke.

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