@boo FRYUP**Bacon and eggs with your fryup sir? Thats a bit of a setback, I'm sorry to see that. It happened to me on my first build, lacquering over my waterslide decals, "fry up" is the perfect de...

@boo Is that you using an aerosol can, just like us amateurs do.

@koendb just got back to forum, re; "Is that something common over where you live?" This is something new to me. We moved up to this area after I retired, I've never heard of such a thing as a 'toolbo...

@Boo Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I do great bullfrogs on my bass.

After scaling the drawing to produce a 17" scale, the body can be cut from a 15"x12" blank with a little room to maneuver. The piece I have is 18"x18", so I have room to adjust where I need to to get ...

Thank you @robin. Your right, if I manage to keep it tidy and get creative with the storage space, I think I could be fairly comfortable in there. I've got a nice wee space outside the shed that I can...

@russ The offer of a friend's workshop hasn't quite materialised yet so inspired by@robin, I've decided to convert my wee 8'x6' garden shed into my workspace. Congratulations on your new workspace,...

Thanks @koendb. It is nice to finally have a space to work in even if it is tiny. The pictures make it look a lot bigger than it is.......and I'm sure it won't stay clean for very long. I will have ...

Nice @Russ! Must be a nice feeling to own a proper place to build guitars..Are you going to make cabinets and drawers and such in there too? I am also setting up my workshop at the moment. But is n...

One of the songs we do with "Akoestische Heeren" (Acoustic Gentlemen) is Green River. Last week when we were jamming at the attic of guitar player Stijn we came up with this version. And decided to re...

Posted by: @boo @russ you should definitely get an electrician to install power in your workshop, it will make life a lot easier. Using extension leads is ok for now but it’s such a pain. I'm giving...

@darrenking Ive never built a bass but I was doing research for a friend who wants to create a replica Fender Music Master bass that was his first one in the 70s. I found that they were built from a s...

@rocknroller912 I don't have any fixed power in the shed. I have to run a cable from the house......maybe one day I'll put some armoured cable in. I've got a little heater but I can only put it on whe...

@russ I work in my garage and don’t have any heating. Sometimes I plug in a dehumidifier to clear the damp.

Posted by: @rocknroller912 @russ Your work space is looking good but you have picked the hardest time of year to start. Your right @rocknroller912. Timing hasn't been kind. I'm hoping for some nice ...

@russ Your work space is looking good but you have picked the hardest time of year to start.

Posted by: @russ My first build will be Mark's Bandsman design following his course step by step @russ you won’t be disappointed, I think as well if you’re using the kit from Mark you’ll avoid some ...

Posted by: @tej @russ one other thing please make sure there is ventilation in the shed so you don’t get trouble with damp and mould? I'm glad you've mentioned that @tej. I've been reading all about...

Hi peeps, I have just been asked by an old friend if I have ever built a bass guitar to which I answered ‘not yet’! Are there any real basics I should consider with regard to body/neck materials? I am...

Hi guys, so for my next build I want to construct a 7 string, are there any tidbits of advice anyone can offer up specific to doing that? Mostly wondering if I need additional strength in the neck? I ...