@boo I’m assuming you are using nitro in rattle cans, is that right? I am using rattle cans, but not nitro. Its Plasikote clear gloss lacquer that I've got.

What a start to your concert going life It certainly was! I went there on bicycle with my oldest brother, a 20 minute ride.

My favourite song in this moment:

Welcome @riccardo. Enjoy the learning. I've been signed up here for nearly a year now and still haven't started building.....but I'm learning a lot from Mark's online courses and everyone here on the ...

Thanks @Robin. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm holding back starting though until I really understand what I'm going to be doing.

Thanks @Rocknroller912 I am apprehensive but keen to get started. Thanks for the links to the vids, I will watch those. On the course intro it mentions drawings/plans that you can download from this...

Hi there @riccardo , welcome to the group. I don't think you need to be particularly talented with carpentry, just follow Mark's instructions and before you know it, you'll be playing your own hand bu...

@riccardo Welcome the the forum. Guitar building looks daunting but Mark Bailey explains it very well in simple steps so you are in the best place to learn. I suggest watching his free utube videos fi...

Hi. I'm Riccardo, based in Northampton and looking to build my first guitar. Played guitar and bass for years and keen to learn something new. Ventured into this territory when I changed the pots, ...

Keep going with more coats yet Robin, you need at least 10, I would say. Thanks @boo, I'll try to be patient and keep piling the coats on.

@boo Thanks for checking, but it could still shield if it’s aluminium or copper flake which isn’t magnetic. It was an idea I had to create balanced line humbuckers by wiring both pick up leads as hot ...

Thanks @Rocknroller912 , hopefully we'll get some better news tomorrow when we go for my wife's results tomorrow. Meanwhile, grain filling and sanding will keep me occupied.

@robinI was sad to read your family news it puts my broken iPad into perspective. Your build is looking good.

@tej Yes it is transparent, the stuff I've used is called "Sand and Seal". This is the first time I've used it, so can't vouch for its suitability or longevity yet. It's water based and I've tried add...

@robin Is it transparent then, would you use it before or after staining? Sounds like another technique I need to test anyway!

@mattbeels Thanks Matt, my wife is doing well for now, just recovered from her first round of chemo but not looking forward to the next one.

@Rocknroller912 "The Lurker" would've been a good name, but I've already made the decals for it. I've really stretched my imagination with this one and called it #002.

So sorry to hear about your mom Robin… I hope your wife is doing well, take care!

@robin Does that mean your guitar will be called “The Lurker” when it’s finished. The forum has been quiet recently so a lot of people seem to be in the same situation marking time and probably enjoye...

Thanks @Rocknroller912, I haven't really been away, just been lurking in the background with nothing useful to contribute.