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@eddie6string This is a cool song. Is there anywhere else to get this song from? 

Does anybody know if this is true or is it just a guitar makers’ urban myth? @darrenking I’m not sure but it was all rather splendid. His music and guitar playing were absolutely incredible and I love it all but…   Read more»

Another which is quite nice is a mix (equal quantities) turpentine, boiled linseed and beeswax..it a very old gunstock (musket) recipe. Smells great too. @deej That sounds good, I think I’ll try that. I’ve used Crimson Stunning Stains and oil…   Read more»

I don’t see anything wrong with making kit guitars tbh @tv1010101 I don’t either, it was purely a joke! I started with kit guitars about 7 years ago and had a lot of fun making and painting them. The quality…   Read more»

I think the risk with a loose truss rod is the “truss rod rattle” effect.

@tv1010101 Yep, the tighter the better! 

There is nothing wrong with kit guitars by the way, I was joking! There are some really good ones out there, especially the ones @markbailey makes and sells. 

I can’t take any credit for the woodwork though – the body and neck came to me “raw” and I just nailed the bits together  @tv1010101 I’ve got a confession to make, ………. (I’m so ashamed)……….. I used to buy…   Read more»

I’m learning as I’m going along.

@robin Oops! Never mind, you can take a positive away from this, you know what not to do next time. When that piece you have glued in has dried, re-route it.