looks the same as the one that just arrived, interestingly the bottom looks far from flat ground too, presuming that’s not actually been a problem for you? @tej It’s been fine for me. I’ve never checked the flatness of it…   Read more»

Been enjoying this today

@tej Top song from a marvellous guitarist and musician. I like a lot of Satch’s stuff, this whole album is superb. Although, Surfing with the Alien is probably favourite Satch album. 

When I saw the “extension” piece of the headstock, I thought that’d need some veneering. But, of course, it’s Boo. “Paint it Black”. @tv101 I think I would have a go at veneering it if it wasn’t being painted. It’s…   Read more»

does the piece of metal work better than a blade for scraping the surface after? @tej Yeah, it’s a cabinet scraper. A blade is just like a mini version, an alternative. You can get cabinet scrapers in many shapes and…   Read more»

If you look closely at the pictures on the wall behind me you might recognise the greatest castle in all of England, imho.

@steadda Looks like the fantastic Bamburgh Castle to me, love it. 

Truss rod fillet planed and scraped, ready for the fretboard. 

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