Guitar Making | Brian Walker | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/brie/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Brian Walker. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:18 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 147e73f62a289acca7d8f76e47798b46 Boo replied to the topic "Help for a fellow guitar maker" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/185735/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:11:42 +0000 @brie Very kind of you Brian, I appreciate it and so does my mate. I have still yet to create a proper workshop in one of my out-buildings, the weather really is a major issue for workshops in Scotland isn’t…   Read more»

]]> 2711e2f5d9be938c5005a7a5aa5eec39 Stephen Hayes replied to the topic "Hot off the bench, latest build." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/183237/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:41:03 +0000 🤣 @brie you’re not wrong there!

]]> ad74110fd9a0301e0a4458aebd4a0709 NSJ replied to the topic "My most recent build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/183038/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:03:42 +0000 @brie Router sled and a laser, it was actually pretty easy. The lightburn software for the laser is brilliant too

]]> 3036b8744ca196574f21ac8a34f05775 NSJ replied to the topic "My most recent build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/183031/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:45:46 +0000 @brie lasered them, had to drill where the resin is though because it’s blue and my laser is a diode type, but I made templates when practicing with ash. Started with paper till it was spot on, then ash wood.

]]> 4a54736d12d2ea65d6d2594935fe302b NSJ replied to the topic "Latest build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/179744/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:46:50 +0100 @brie Here’s a couple, basically mounted like a regular 2 point trem, then I added a recess and then cut the back end away so there was no restriction. Nice brass block to finish off the look. 
 

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]]> 8622bcae31bda753cafe4d259094b29c Clinton replied to the topic "Bandsmen" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/175691/ Fri, 16 May 2025 12:10:31 +0100 @brie nice

]]> 7b8c53228a198a536d60705c7940f22a Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "Prs body Neck Break Angles on a body" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/173848/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:13:18 +0000 @brie thanks for thinking along, I’m also curious what the experience members will say

]]> 41df7aaa7875202e1478f9c27b3736cc Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "Mr.Bailey(s) Bandsman" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/173582/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:55:13 +0000 @brie next i want to build a prs style guitar.

]]> ee9287ba0cb3334fb86698d88111ec23 Clinton replied to the topic "Diy Piano Table Build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/173089/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:55:31 +0000 @brie 😃

]]> c443cc1b7c9fc7ad0438da8f7d2129c6 NSJ replied to the topic "Suitable UK/European timber for building" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172805/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:26:59 +0000 @brie it smelled way worse! But thankfully it’s all dried and sealed now. I don’t know why you put wire wool on your chips though 🤣

]]> 60d143c82539c93444e64e471fc8a79a Rathius replied to the topic "Veneer issues" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172804/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:26 +0000 @brie First off, thank you for finding and sharing this. Great info. I actually bought a 1/2 gallon of Unibond 800 w/hardener AND a 1.5 lb pack of Unibond Blocker. Figured since I still have several veneers I might as…   Read more»

]]> 3e2eb8600059d350682ec1d6a944642a Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Suitable UK/European timber for building" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172789/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:56:16 +0000 @brie Very handy, thanks Brian!

]]> 2a537580f03379df56482e2ae9ccac0a Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Suitable UK/European timber for building" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172788/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:56:06 +0000 @brie Very handy, thanks Brian!

]]> 67454b1e0108ede2b244d3118ed9b3d4 Rathius replied to the topic "Veneer issues" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172717/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:44:52 +0000 @brie thanks dude, much appreciated. However, I’ve decided to not use veneers anymore after I use up the remaining veneer (6 I think) or sell them. Instead I’m moving to drop tops and carve tops. Much better results visually plus…   Read more»

]]> db141ebaf891d34a043af2e541e4207c SomethingNicer replied to the topic "Ambrosia Maple.... Tearout city..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172624/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:06:20 +0000 @brie That makes sense, Thanks!

]]> 52174e81d8399e2c921cb5a9468219d9 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Ambrosia Maple.... Tearout city..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172622/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:21:27 +0000  🤣 @brie I think you’re right! I was liking online for the diagram I’d seen before and thought this was it without checking. Glad I only made an ass out of me with that assumption! This is why I’ve drawn…   Read more»

]]> bc322f027d033e19de7a0f4ddbec4fb3 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Ambrosia Maple.... Tearout city..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172618/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:10:01 +0000 @brie 🤣 🤣 
Bloody auto correct😅

]]> 7c84590ee8d2dc3729db1ff49de788d4 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Ambrosia Maple.... Tearout city..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172614/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:08:36 +0000 Hey @somethingnicer, I think @brie had hit it on the head. The figuring in wood is the grain going in different directions and potentially density. As you’ve found out this can make carving out routing a bit more tricky.  I’ve…   Read more»

]]> 974d056b661b4895744eb5ad865eb676 NSJ replied to the topic "Build #2 finally finished." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172437/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:10:48 +0000 @brie Looks really nice bud, the neck wood looks a bit mahogany ish but not sure.

]]> 15982e4814eb55c5aa181ad70852389c Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Build #2 finally finished." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172421/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:18:15 +0000 @brie couldn’t agree more. Well just have to struggle through it!

]]> 8900bf8e1394ab64c608fc58c1614df4 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Build #2 finally finished." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172411/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:12:38 +0000 @brie ah yes, I know timberline but not ordered from them so far. Looks really nice, I may get a bit to experiment with.  If you have a garage or workshop they don’t take up any space in the house…   Read more»

]]> 6636b2c1343e27c7a84a0351c77accf2 Russ replied to the topic "Build #2 finally finished." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172408/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:31:12 +0000 @brie
Nice work Brian.  
🙏🙂🎸🎵

]]> 77426834c5e5c86c601a1e5bfe78a01f Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Build #2 finally finished." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172397/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:22:14 +0000 @brie it’s looking really good! I really like the grain pattern of the poplar and the top is 👌. I’m going to have to investigate London plane, where did you get it from? Any thoughts on how the to would…   Read more»

]]> 70a39d6c32ba3839666810ee7e01bbc6 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Triumvirate" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172383/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:06:54 +0000 @brie Cheers Brian!

]]> 4abab57621c6d44d686fbc5eea8962db Rathius replied to the topic "Build #6 - Design #1" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172107/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:54:58 +0100 @brie thanks dude. not finished carving yet though. Still have the neck joint area to finish off. Since my 2nd build all have had blended neck joints so there’s no step from neck to body. That part will be completed…   Read more»

]]> 3896a51ff7ba089f00c8b9b220b387f8 Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "New here" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/171640/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:56:55 +0100 @brie thanks, i will have questions ad some point. 😀 

]]> 2b7cbd50285711a5f0b9dbfe2dcc5c3e Robin replied to the topic "Robin's Build #005" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/171451/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:28:54 +0100 @brie  You’re probably right with a couple of years, I think I’ve read that somewhere. As for cutting it, I visited the Clydebank Mens Shed yesterday and was made very welcome. The guys there are predominantly doing woodwork and they’ve…   Read more»

]]> 7f4628f620c762c673e5db2d332d3b90 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Triumvirate" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/171314/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:00:33 +0100 Thanks @brie!More luck than judgement! 🤣

]]> 5326c6d5302287f77ac83b08048731c3 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Build#2 Progress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170027/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:32:24 +0100 @brie all three photos look in good order. I really like the poplar and the London plane cap!
Looking forward to updates

]]> f9fc00a763479922c17c4d27191a6150 Koendb replied to the topic "Body blank joint" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169668/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:27:18 +0100 @brie I never sand joints, I use a hand plane only. It is quicker, once you have passed the learning curve. And a lot less labor intensive.
You should not see any gap whatsoever.

]]> b376a630f05d8e1ad820cef9000f83ec Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Triumvirate" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169422/ Sat, 18 May 2024 19:10:22 +0100 Hey @brie 
This is a link to the tops, nothing secret squirrel! 

Native Ash bookmatched Caps – flat or for carving – some flaws…


 

]]> 9a5b27ad9f9ac5ec31ab39b45cf57864 tv1 replied to the topic "Triumvirate" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169370/ Sat, 18 May 2024 18:41:13 +0100 Think it’s a (very) occasional special sale thing @brie. I managed to grab some a few years ago when they had a clear out…   Read more»

]]> 4f73b470543e5b5f2190166ec0e0dd25 NSJ replied to the topic "Copper tele" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169100/ Mon, 13 May 2024 00:26:57 +0100 @brie Yeh basically a neck through.
 
Anyway been back at it, F hole next
 

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]]> 303422ceae8a3a43bcea6e257dd653c5 FuzzWood replied to the topic "Hi from manchester" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168589/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:35:20 +0000 @brie I did wonder 😎 …no I just assumed a mod was away and being a noob I’d need approval. Not to worry been very busy doing  the dance between spraying, sanding, respraying..thinking you’re done, realising you’re not… I look…   Read more»

]]> 262c755eb58938dc122660bc2fce30e4 SomethingNicer replied to the topic "Question about truss rod and placement." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168483/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:41:48 +0000 @brie that’s very helpful… so sounds like I need the 1/4” bit instead. No worries….. so the flat wooden part (on mine it’s wood) goes facing up. And then I still place a fillet on top of that that glues…   Read more»

]]> 9083b51ff41262d29da415efd70ea4e0 Clinton replied to the topic "Metal Machine" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168464/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:36:41 +0000 @brie Poplar is great. Inexpensive hardwood. Mellow ring tone, stable, not heavy and a charm on your tools. It gets a bad rap but I love it. Not as hard as maple but not quite soft like basswood. Does not…   Read more»

]]> 5855ef4811cdd7f4399547ab9e77de2f NSJ replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168340/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:27:28 +0000 @brie if you’re on a low enough income you can even get most of it done for free. Think it’s somewhere about £19500 per year or that. Ours was all free, insulation, vaillant pump and solar. New modern hot water…   Read more»

]]> 84d0714288bc880a4d452c4836829711 Boo replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168190/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:42:10 +0000 @brie I didn’t realise how much I’d written until I posted it. 😂😂😂😂👍

]]> 215f92ae66db9bb8307311144307a552 Boo replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168186/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:15:32 +0000 @brie They will assess everything to do with insulation and then see where you can improve and/or whether what you have already is adequate. They checked roof in, wall insulation, floor insulation, you name it. Now, it’s not always possible…   Read more»

]]> c2d87fca459e21c41ddc2161520a1432 Boo replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168101/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:57:18 +0000 @brie As others have said, the key to the air source heat pump is insulation. It doesn’t matter how old or new the house is, they just want to see that the house is as insulated as it can be…   Read more»

]]> f8ba2c82ad446520d0da4733d3c4f16f Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167936/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:44:48 +0000 @brie 
Thanks Brian, I’ll post more photos after I’ve set the action and polished it up.

]]> 4e4b9b868beb2ea9f7abb9f8bdc62c3b NSJ replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167915/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:08:09 +0000 @brie ours is an ancient old stone cottage too, the biggest thing to cost is insulation. An air source pump can heat any building but the better the insulation the more efficient it is.

]]> 7eeb9a493cd0eae85eccb512fd534e66 Boo replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167878/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 23:47:36 +0000 @brie Nice one, that sounds good. You can’t go wrong with keeping on with your local pub landlord. 🥃🥃👍

]]> 6594967ca9149f654fd91d3149ed385a NSJ replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167874/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 23:12:06 +0000 @brie I’ve not managed to start another yet, just had all the air source heat pump, solar and insulation done so it’s been mental! Now it’s making shelving and stuff to move things around and get some normality back.  …   Read more»

]]> 546297273e486fd50bf4eddb638baa01 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Poplar?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167822/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:49:34 +0000 Hi @brie, I’ve not used it myself, but Poplar is pretty commonly used. My understanding is it’s easy to work. If you’re looking for light weight, take a look at obeche too. It’s pretty cheap and very light. I’ve got…   Read more»

]]> a86d7be90242a6d5dcc5b9f545a743e4 Robin replied to the topic "Poplar?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167819/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:33:49 +0000 @brie
An acoustic would be a lot lighter 😉

]]> 7ae8044c03b08171f6f4d73e65ce17f6 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167802/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:38:05 +0000 @brie  Been having a look at the acoustic build course and already I can feel Mark’s can do attitude beginning to draw me in Mark’s can do attitude is a great thing, and honestly, just follow the steps that Mark…   Read more»

]]> 4bf3bd011b58d2adde2f7a20900bc700 Boo replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167756/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:38:46 +0000 @brie Congratulations Brian. It’s such a good feeling isn’t it?  The guitar looks great and I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the process.  I agree with @nsj What are you doing here? Get back in the workshop and build your next one….   Read more»

]]> 1a875b2fa4bc46da6cf0c7efb261843e sanjeevmansotra replied to the topic "Sanjeev Mansotra - New Learner | How to Improve Fingerpicking Technique?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167735/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:54:35 +0000 @brie Yes I’m enjoying practicing and improved a lot!

]]> 199b0663826abbe647521536c33cc570 swepri replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167708/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:52:32 +0000 @brie Good work! Nothing beats playing your own instruments for the first time.

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