Saving an 'Old Lady'

This old lady came to my shop for help. She showed, not only evidence of hard life but evidence of many hours of entertainment and heart healing work that she provided.

  

  A crack in the sound board is never good sign. This is structural damage and it can only get worse. I suspect some internal injuries (bracing). This will need immediate attention.

Pick marks will only add to the character of this old entertainer. It is not serious damage so they will stay.  

The Disbanded back will also need quick fix.

Further inspection confirmed my suspicion about 'internal injuries'. The 'X' brace was broken and disbanded.

 Another brace was found partially disbanded.

Pins will need replacement.

Repair process (surgery).

My choice of repair instruments.

 Glue was injected in to the crack and under the braces.

Then, the repair areas have been clamped.

There we go, this old lady will continue to entertain for many years to come.

Costumer Feedback

 Kevin's comment:

Kevin Hinds:I have about 17 or so guitars lol.. (running out of room ) ... but nothing like this little beauty. Its so comfortable to play, such big sound for a smaller guitar too .it just nestles into your body so nicely.. sounds absolutely great. got the new LR bags pick up too. its gonna be great for recording... Shoma Acoustics guitars really put some love and care into this.. im very grateful


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My new model SAT12

This is my new model SAT12. It is based on Triple O specifications. Sitka Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back, sides, Bridge and Fingerboard, Mahogany neck (out of one single piece).

It is fitted with L.R. BAGGS ELEMENT ACTIVE system pickup as a standard but it can be customised.

Back of the neck is reinforced in stress 

concentration area.

Matte black SCHERTLER tuning machines with ebony buttons

Bone bridge pins, saddle and nut for better transfer of string vibration to the sound board (top)

Herringbone style purfling and rosette

Shoma Acoustics handmade Pick-guard

Some more aesthetical details

To hear the sound of this instrument please click on this link.

If you wish to order one of my guitars or have enquiry please click on this link.

My SAD28 dreadnought model

 'Shoma Acoustics' Handmade Pick-guard

 Zipper backstrip  

 Rosewood End Inlay and Herringbone Purfling 

Nice little detail on the Heel

Nice overview

Click the link to see YouTube review for this model.

This model will be available at 'Terry Dean's Guitars' Essendon. Click on the Link below:

Terry Dean's Guitars- Essendon (Melbourne)

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Tooling for my new model 'Triple O' is designed and work is in progress. it is slowly but sorely coming together.

 The insert for my bending press is completed and it is already in action. Sides are nearly finished.

Forming jig is finished and fully in use.

 Bracing of the back is clamped by go clamp ... this rosewood look cool.

This Guitar’s story:

This fine instrument is my guitar Serial Number 002 . 

It is product of more than two years of research and study of traditional guitar making. One word can 

describe sound, look and quality of this product,  that is ‘SUCCESS’! It is constructed using traditionally 

most efficient design developed by finest guitar makers around the world. This includes 

carved “X” bracing of sound board to give ridged, light weight structure that will provide most effective

 transfer of string vibration to the tone wood . High quality wood used is responsible for beauty of the 

tone that this guitar produce. All materials and method of assembly are picked to provide long life and 

stability of the instrument. All gluing and assembling was conducted in temperature and humidity 

controlled environment. Neck was carved out of single solid peace of mahogany with inbuilt two way

 truss rod for stability and easy adjustments and setup. High gloss finish was achieved by high labour 

intensive ‘French Polish’ using Shellac as traditional and natural wood finish. This method was chosen

 as it creates thinnest layer of finish coverage to prevent any sound lose in the tone wood but in same 

time provide high gloss look.

The list of materials used on this guitar:

Sound board (Top).........................................................................................AAA European Sitka Spruce

Sides and Back.................................................................................................AAA Indian Rosewood

Neck (Bolt on).................................................................................................. Mahogany

Fingerboard........................................................................................................Rosewood

Bridge...................................................................................................................Rosewood

Nut and Saddle...................................................................................................Unbleached Bone

Tuners....................................................................................................................Gotoh

This Dreadnought Guitar is for sale.                                                          Price: $2,200

Intruduction

Hi there,

I'd like to introduce myself to the acoustic guitar world, to all of you who love to play and who love to listen  the sound of fine, handcrafted, acoustic guitars. My name is Shoma Subotic, I'm from Melbourne and I make acoustic guitars under the name 'Shoma Acoustics'.

Before I bent the wood of my first guitar I did my homework. For three years I've been studying and researching the best combination of materials and best way to produce this beautiful instrument. That's the reason why this story is a success from the start. When I was building my first instrument, I felt like I've been doing it for whole my life. The feedback I had gotten was fantastic. This is one of the reviews that can be found on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeyrPyyMl2M . 

My goal was not to introduce something new to the world, I've just wanted to find the 'sweet spot'. The combination of existing engineering and materials to get top end acoustic instrument. I'm not compromising the quality of sound and construction for the price. All materials and hardware built in to my guitars are top quality.

For now, all my jigs and tools are set to build Dreadnought models, manly based on Martin specifications, however, the OOO model will be my next project, as I recently received an order. 

My plan is to sell my guitars through the music shop in Melbourne ( Already have a deal. Consignment contract will be signed this month, and I will post it when deal is finalised), as well as direct orders. 

So, thanks for visiting and stay tuned.