Guitar Making | Bpower | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/bpower/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Bpower. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:12:23 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 b15629b82f319083f843d90d7e9925c3 James Perry replied to the topic "Wonky rosette! Help please ;)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/159231/ Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:39:20 +0100 @bpower  Actually Sir, I owe you an apology…… I saw a ridiculously priced Martin soprano uke today and indeed….. the fretboard didn’t stop just after the 12th fret body join but continued up to the rosette! And it looks tasty…   Read more»

]]> c0a60af9798bf8141c839509c6c5803e Clinton replied to the topic "Guitar build #4" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/159058/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:41:50 +0100 @bpower top job!

]]> 5841c68c05454d22f094c4df4053f248 Robin replied to the topic "Guitar build #4" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/158936/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:57:15 +0100 @bpower  That all looks great, I really need to be getting on with my acoustic build, seeing this is helping to spur me on. I like the way you’re getting your daughter involved, my daughter gave me a guitarmaking.co.uk gift…   Read more»

]]> 2339012169c325bf862ee40a47b160f8 NSJ replied to the topic "New black limba build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157762/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:37:43 +0100 @bpower Cheers. The secret is a dark ebony board, sawdust and superglue disappears!

]]> f393d3946842be99edb6c0de055f2385 Robin replied to the topic "Guitar build #4" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157712/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:16:32 +0100 @bpower 
I like the idea of the bottle screws on your jig, I’m going to be copying that idea on mine, I’ve got some of these in my boat junk box.

]]> 51eb219683dc9bd62638939479c997f3 Russ replied to the topic "Guitar build #4" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157683/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:52:20 +0100 Nice work @bpower. Lovin’ the rosette too.  
🎶🙂🎸🙏

]]> f6199a51daeb59794fe2a64ffb925d84 swepri replied to the topic "Guitar build #4" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157669/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:12:17 +0100 @bpower Wow, good progress! Nice rosette too.

]]> 2b57f06bd5c61a0248b1f410e9c91ee3 NSJ replied to the topic "Another yew top" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157100/ Sun, 28 May 2023 23:21:52 +0100 @bpower thanks mate

]]> 1e81d2db1d3d05bc6d473fa3547e00bc Tdunn0412 replied to the topic "Question on the neck angle jig" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155196/ Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:24:23 +0000 Awesome. Thank you @bpower !

]]> 4a678dde832f53f386b9f7138a94bc74 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155084/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:42:38 +0000 @bpower   I don’t think I seen Mark do an arm bevel. I do remember him talking about it briefly that’s it. When I was looking I watched a few videos but I liked the way driftwood guitars did theirs the…   Read more»

]]> eeeb6e9c2a5b5db6d79ecaf3b2dcedad Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155072/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:12:47 +0000 @bpower   very cool. Looks like a nice back. Are you going to be putting the arm bevel in? That was my original plan, but I’m keeping my options open, time will tell. I can’t remember if Mark did an arm…   Read more»

]]> 163fa91d6c403f799785fa3efbd81dfe swepri replied to the topic "?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154625/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:07:16 +0000 @bpower That could be me…

]]> 1e7171b3c3cd361e2963babb7489a14c Boo replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154099/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:43:52 +0000  @bpower Beautiful looking guitar, superb work. 👍

]]> f331963999bc04191a94441c3195dfef tv1 replied to the topic "Let's do another" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/149784/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 14:07:19 +0000 Thanks @bpower – nature is a wonderful thing!

]]> 02159f47844c1b272d584765620562fe Norrie replied to the topic "First Acoustic Build Complete" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/149477/ Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:42:44 +0000 Thank you all. Well chuffed.
@russ, yes mate. It’s a lefty.
@bpower, yeah I like the back aswell. Still got some of that species of wood left. Thinking of using it for an electric project next year. 
 
 
 

]]> d37c5a5c03a1bed65ef1df4cc2bcfd4e NSJ replied to the topic "Neck warped" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/149146/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:52:05 +0000 @bpower it’s a pretty thin neck and I’d have to level the back too I think, also if I just level the board I think there will be a definite curved join line up the side.

]]> 24ec05f589d06e4d4d8ed6f936b7bbfe Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/147407/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:53:26 +0000 @bpower 
Looks like one of those real twangy bluegrass models

]]> 98e5f80366d87e93bbded4e0e40d38c1 tv1 replied to the topic "To embarrass myself into finishing something ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/146857/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:01:34 +0000 Thanks BJP @bpower! Final coat of today;

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  You can see the shine starting to build up now

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  That’s it done for today.  It’s been a lot quicker process than any of the oil finishing products that…   Read more»

]]> 2498212ef83eb048f5545a7b52cdd84a tv1 replied to the topic "Doing fiddly things" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/145013/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:43:32 +0100

Posted by: @bpower
The wifes honey do list needs a little attention first. Gotta keep her happy. 🙂

Snacks Brian, snacks!!
😉

]]> 27471e50181ea2170c02956efe9e2e7e swepri replied to the topic "Doing fiddly things" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/144952/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:59:58 +0100

Posted by: @bpower
The wifes honey do list needs a little attention first. Gotta keep her happy. 🙂

Yes indeed, those lists tend to fill up pretty quick… 😀

]]> 239da6bdd0235ebc432bae79d2ca59ba mattbeels replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/143168/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:37:29 +0100 That’s a great looking guitar @bpower! An awesome save as well, excellent job and glad to hear that you escaped the hurricane! 

]]> 4c3c7289c3b1f78b688c62df080c7f83 tv1 replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142962/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:10:43 +0100 Good to hear @bpower and thanks for the update.
The power of nature is scary and shows us just how helpless we humans are.
Hope MrsP lets you out of the basement soon …

]]> 30cb6475e44f7dc07cdf523e88f03579 Norrie replied to the topic "Jig build Advice / Stressing" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/141278/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:32:10 +0100 @rocknroller912 & @Bpower Thank you both for such a quick reply to my topic. You are brilliant!!! I should have added this at first too. I had been using the plans for the OM build from stewmac to build this….   Read more»

]]> 3e3af5a23e1caf52a96da14e9db5c309 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/139129/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:12:13 +0100 @bpower 
Classic very funny

]]> 95639cb605939c33056a9832b1dfcc4c Russ replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/138688/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:31:32 +0100 @bpower.
Power to You. Looks fantastic. 
🎶🙂🎸🙏

]]> baa61d4c44af90dac7cede8eec04032b Koendb replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/138089/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:56:34 +0100 Yes Really nice looking @bpower!

]]> c9b2027429cb275a340f422ce8f47af9 Robin replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/138084/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:50:59 +0100 @bpower  its looking fantastic. 

]]> f20711de0acb2cfc985db297a1a430ea Russ replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/138053/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 03:47:42 +0100 Shiny!! @bpower. 😎✨ 
🎸🎶🙂🙏
 

]]> 56af17282d96eb6e4d24aececfd2aeab Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/138037/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 01:38:28 +0100 @bpower 
Looks great 

]]> 265cd44a661f0f2f5495075531343374 Koendb replied to the topic "Lute restoration project" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/137151/ Sun, 24 Jul 2022 17:08:54 +0100 @bpower thanks for that info! it will be useful 👍 

]]> f1aed3c0ce7a43526fcbbb7f9451193d Koendb replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/136274/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:12:17 +0100 @bpower wow man that looks absolutely stunning!

]]> 983645fef038c833c92a7b0841ac8e9f Robin replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/136254/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:59:11 +0100 @bpower  That is looking great.

]]> 1e6a4860fd005eef63ab6d9075350f80 Boo replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/136247/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:23:09 +0100 @bpower Oh wow, that is a super nice finish you’ve got there, I’m very impressed. 🙌 Great building and finishing. 

]]> af396391d369041ca0feac9d5874b65a Russ replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/136226/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:58:14 +0100 Very Nice Indeed @bpower. 👍 
🙂🎶🎸🙏

]]> dcb64ff4fe70b99a68e945e3cdcbe996 Wayne_F replied to the topic "Guitar #2 (Summer 2022 Project)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134979/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:19:51 +0100 @bpower Thanks! I wanted to make something edgier that had a V-ish shape to it.

]]> 87f406f22e45b458c2a601b9e6083447 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Question for the masses." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134534/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:01:58 +0100 @bpower 
ok I was a bit confused there. The Epihones were built to last 

]]> bcdbfc81c2a4056d165bff9a6266e89c Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Question for the masses." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134533/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:01:42 +0100 @bpower 
ok I was a bit confused there. The Epihones were built to last 

]]> 35406574f82d02b8607439646fb3730c Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Question for the masses." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134529/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:13:27 +0100 @bpower  Looks like a bad crack on the ribs under the neck joint. Factory made guitars can be a nightmare to take apart due to the type of glue used. The wood often splinters. I would try and inject some…   Read more»

]]> 627bf1b4e8d0ba269a74e5f0c9014261 Rathius replied to the topic "First scratch-build done!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/133941/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:37:54 +0100 @bpower thanks dude! Appreciate it.

]]> a54381447af7fdb65443ebdeadcca87f Boo replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/133795/ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 08:58:53 +0100

Posted by: @bpower
She’s too good to me. 🙂 

@bpower She’s a keeper! 😂 

]]> 8fc0285200d60e7d597d9af861095be7 Koendb replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/133724/ Sat, 11 Jun 2022 22:13:46 +0100 @bpower that looks really good! Very skillful and tasty 👏👌 😍 🪄

]]> bb2832b767ea085ec18072ec51154a77 Russ replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/133641/ Sat, 11 Jun 2022 11:11:38 +0100 Very nice work @bpower. Enjoying watching this one develop 👍 
🎸🙂🎶🙏

]]> 0e5fac8a95bb3ecb08aac2aaae5e9433 Robin replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/133621/ Sat, 11 Jun 2022 09:28:40 +0100 @bpower  That is all such fantastic work, I’m in awe of your skills.

]]> 03a8cb56dbad4300d72faca0b02124ce Boo replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/133553/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:36:09 +0100 @bpower Superb work sir. 👍

]]> e0c42e769e99715a15e6b3c8d5dc0f33 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/132582/ Mon, 30 May 2022 23:12:47 +0100 @bpower 
Dream on if a girl says that then she is only after your guitar collection 

]]> dc0b114d397eb8efdcf378ef7b37acfb Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Question for the masses." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/132343/ Sat, 28 May 2022 13:47:01 +0100 @bpower  Zero frets tend to be used on cheaper model factory production instruments as it takes away the need to set string height at the nut, so skilled workers are not needed for set up. I’ve repaired a few over…   Read more»

]]> c1dc0809ea9a681a32c1162df7c2a242 Boo replied to the topic "Question for the masses." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/132337/ Sat, 28 May 2022 12:45:07 +0100 @bpower I’m not sure, I think it’s all a pain in the arse to be honest. I don’t have a guitar with one installed and have never worked on one. I wouldn’t really want to but I will do at…   Read more»

]]> 4dc3578e168534e1e0328ccf5cb787ea Boo replied to the topic "Question for the masses." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/132302/ Sat, 28 May 2022 08:35:42 +0100 Posted by: @bpower What is the differences/logic for having the zero fret? Does the scale length start from the zero fret or the nut take off like my other guitars? Would the nut be different (ie. nut slots cut lower…   Read more»

]]> b4c47628a9ef0121459826c2c6769c4c Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/130278/ Fri, 06 May 2022 17:08:18 +0100 @bpower 
Good luck I hope it fits the body ok

]]> 45b022fab346d1d0790fd76630c7adc7 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Guitar Build #3" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/130274/ Fri, 06 May 2022 16:55:46 +0100 @bpower 
I would say you will be ok but hard to give an opinion without handling the piece. Might leave the volute a bit bigger than you intended. 

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