Ooooooooo……. I hadn’t thought of that actually Herb, great idea! I thought of just gluing some shims on either side of the cavity so it will be a tighter fit. I don’t mind a bit of a gap on the top…   Read more»

I’ve just realised I’ve posted this in the wrong section, it should have been in the Guitar ER section. Doh! 

Excellent! I’ve still not got around to building an acoustic, just electrics so far. Old tools are great if you spend some time cleaning, sharpening and perhaps replacing handles. A lot are made from really good steel, “Shefield Steel” sometimes, not…   Read more»

Welcome Jonathan, I really hope you enjoy building your first guitar here with Mark.Are you building an electric or acoustic? Herb is right with his warning, it is addictive. Haha……Take your time choosing good tools, just buy what you need and…   Read more»

Interesting project there Herb. I have a similar acoustic that my friend picked up at an auction and it doesn’t even have a truss rod. I’ll dig it out of the attic I think. 

Very nice. I love the Birdseye Maple and binding, that’s something else I haven’t done yet. Top job Edwin.