@russ I was thinking the same as you that other posts are getting lost because of it but didn’t want to appear negative. After years of trawling through web sites and log ons at work I try to limit my...

I don't know whether that's technically possible on this forum platform, but it's certainly an approach that I've applied to other similar forums. @tv101.Maybe someone here will know. Thanks for your...

@robin My theory on bracing is that the standard X pattern and bracing sizes have been developed over a number of year by big manufacturers to give the best strength and flexibility, however using a d...

@jonhodgson Fair point about the use of the word “thesis” and in a sense the term is academic (pun intended). Obviously if someone has made 1000 guitars then he’s worth listening to but I think he cou...

@jonhodgson and Rocknroller912 Definitely an interesting read and the author obviously has experience with 1000 guitars under his belt. My first acoustic is still on the drawing board so most of this...

@rocknroller912 I have to confess I pondered about whether or not to use the term thesis, since my first thought when i hear the term is also an academic thesis, so I checked whether it would be appro...

@jonhodgson Yes I think the video you mentioned is the one. It was about a year ago.

@jonhodgson Thanks for making the point, always thought of a thesis as something presented for formal qualifications although I didn’t check the dictionary definition. I was just thinking back to my s...

@rocknroller912 Can you remember if the video where Mark showed the pyramid bridge was the one where he builds a bridge for an acoustic guitar? I have some chores to finish but I'd like to watch it la...

The only weak point in the article is the lack of scientific data to allow it to be called a thesis, That doesn't figure in the dictionary definition of "thesis". Thanks for the other information.

@jonhodgson Interesting article and I can’t disagree with any of the theories, in particular the point that more arching of the top leads to a decrease in flexibility and loss of sound. It’s a point ...

I thought this might interest people here, even if it's just to disagree with his theories

Hello Peeps, I've been wondering to myself whether I should ask Mark to delete this "Favourite Song" and "Best Song" topic as I'm not sure whether it's clogging up the forum for those interested in gu...

Hello Peeps, I've been wondering to myself whether I should ask Mark to delete this "Favourite Song" and "Best Song" topic as I'm not sure whether it's clogging up the forum for those interested in gu...

@bangy Depends on the body shape but yes, carving first would be wise. At least the transition. Another thing to look out for on a neck through are the wiring holes for the pickups. The thing to do ...

My prayers for your fam

It may already be here not sure so my apologies if it is. Yesterday at the shop my cousin gave me 8/4 Piece of Black Walnut. Attachment : 650dvp-back.jpg Attachment : 650dvp-front.jpg ...

@bangy re: the hinge But will it even be a problem as you’ll need to clamp the neck anyway? 🤔

Hi @bangy! Welcome to the community 😎

@bangy Wow, sounds idyllic... I’d say change the hinge or find a way to hold things steady. I don’t think it’s necessary that the neck is perfectly on center but as you’ll be using a router you defini...