Another happy costumer

 Oddie is costumer of mine who just arrived to my studio to pick up his SAT12, custom built for him.

 This small body guitar has really big sound, plenty of volume and perfect balance.

I love to see the smile on my costumers face when they try their instrument for the first time. Priceless.

Thanks Oddie

If you want to order your custom guitar contact me on 

shoma.acoustics@bigpond.com

Melbourne Guitar Makers Festival 2015

This was officially my first exhibition. I can easily call it success. Great learning experience. The feedback on my guitars was fantastic. I scored the order and sold good number of my pick guards. Had the chance to chat to some well known musicians as well as well known guitar makers such as Jack Spira, Tim Kill, Laurie Williams and menu others. My next exhibition...March 2016. Port Fairy Folk Festival. See you there. 

I'm uploading some pictures from this remarkable guitar lovers event.

 My exhibits at Guitar Makers Festival

My Pickguards

 Justin Bernasconi and Sam Lemann were playing two of my guitars.

Sam Lemann with my SAT12C

Justin Bernasconi with my SAD28

 Pete Fidler on my SAD28 (my personal instrument, serial #2)

Gig in front of my stand on all of my instruments (Except the Bass)

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


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