I will be exhibiting at ' Melbourne Guitar Makers Festival' in October. 

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This was our stand on 'Melbourne Guitar Show'

See you all on 10-11 October 

at the ABBOTSFORD CONVENT

1-16 St Heliers Street

Abbotsford, Victoria

SOMETHING ABOUT MY PICK GUARDS

In the beginnings of my guitar making, I've used 'off shelf' pick guards. I was never happy with its 'printed' look, so I decided to make it myself. I chose to go with a resin casting method as it gives a nice rounded edge and also gave me the opportunity to be creative with patterns and colours. My goal was to find material with properties that will maintain flexibility and wouldn't curl, shrink or crack over a long period of time, but also, had a good surface toughness as to serve its purpose. After almost a year of experimenting and testing different varieties of resins, I finally found one that does an excellent job. They are now features on all of my guitars. They come in different colours and patterns but they also come in a 'Clear' option as well. Here are some examples:

My new Studio/Demo Room

Some of my creations on the display

 This beauty (SAT28) in the middle is for sale, anyone interested?
You can hear how is she sounding -click here

So room is done, I'm going back to my guitar making..

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


Click here to hear this guitar in action


Be my next happy customer. Click here to contact me. 

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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