That's clever thinking @boo

There are probably better tools for this job but if you haven't got them and you are in a bind, then try this. I used a Forstner drill bit to create a recess for some neck ferrules. They were slightly...

The back is on, the neck is in, the finish applied, the bridge fitted. Now it’s time to tackle the wiring. Attachment : IMG_0366.jpeg To make sure I didn’t make any wires too short, or too long...

Thanks to @russ and @nsj. The Waterslide Guitars Instagram feed reveals that the pickups are Mojo pickups, handmade in the UK. and yes, they’re magnetic. Must admit, now that I’ve found them, I’m qui...

Attachment : Screenshot 2024-07-15 at 13.37.17.png This is the guitarist in Sabrina Carpenter’s band playing Please Please Please on BBC Live (Youtube video). Given the convention of not naming t...

And here’s more pics Attachment : IMG_1664.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1597.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1602.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1745.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1747.jpeg Atta...

Hey everyone, I am Emmanuel Katto. I'm currently building a guitar and I've just glued on a new fretboard. However, after tightening the frets and clamping the neck, I noticed that the fretboard is st...

Attachment : PXL_20240701_163211973.MP.jpg I thought I'd give a bit of an update as there seemed to be some interest in my finishing schedule of z-poxy as grain filler with brush on melamine lacqu...

Yup it’s a Tele Attachment : 47D65612-4F14-41FD-A3C0-B4ECE67B966C.jpeg

So, ladies and gents, I give you: „The Guitar that didn’t want to be Built“ as I know it affectionately Attachment : IMG_0043.jpeg Attachment : IMG_0044.jpeg Attachment : IMG_0045.jp...

Hi Emmanuel, I'm not very good at taking my own advice, but the trick is practice, practice, some more practice and then a little more practice. The best advice is to get a guitar teacher. If you can...

@markbailey Definitely one of yours although at the time of purchase the species identity was a little indeterminate - if you say sycamore I believe you. ! just liked the way it looked. Thought I had ...

Can your really showcase something that is incomplete? Probably not but, as I seem to be a rather slow builder, I display my progress for no other reason than I promised Mark I would. I don't have s...

Thought I'd started a thread on this one but can't find it so maybe not lol. Anyway, latest build is now done. Brazillian mahogany with ash, ebony board and gotoh hardware. Went with ivory cream bin...

Fantastic @koendb. Wonderful craftsmanship. Really looking forward to seeing this one unfold. 🙂🎶🎸🙏

@koendb That is impressive work, I can imagine how frustrating it must be getting all those curved edges to match up.

@koendb This is wonderful, I’m in awe of your work. Keep going, I can’t wait to see how you progress further with this.

Hi all, sorry, I have been inactive on the forum for quite a while now. Mainly because of time issues , too many things to do and new stuff to discover. My second year in lute building class has finis...