There’s a few aspects to consider – appearance, tone, balance (and probably more). With maple, ebony and the flamed redwood top, you’ve already got some very different looking timbers.  I’d probably try to stick to something very plain and unremarkable…   Read more»

I’d be a little wary of modifying that design too much if it will affect (reduce) the gluing…   Read more»

One of these days I have to try again to get the body properly finished. After that, just have to tidy up the pickguard and get the second pickup wound. I’m already itching to start another build so I better…   Read more»

After a bit of measuring and decision making I decided to shift the truss rod a bit further forward to allow more room for the body. Also going to modify the curve where the neck joins to get full access…   Read more»

@tv101 Thanks. Totally understand. We’ve got the new stove working in here so it’s 28°c in the living room. We’ve sealed the door and Ruth, me and the dogs are waiting for April. No-one is going out to the bedroom…   Read more»