Looking forward to seeing you soon Mark and Carol.

I sprayed it using a cheap spray gun that came with my cheapish compressor. Seemed to work fine, easier than brushing and better spray than rattle cans.  I have used nitro in the past and I always damage it when…   Read more»

The picture attached to my post shows guitar that I stained using water based stain from Crimson guitars. I’ve also used it on an acoustic and again it was pretty easy to work with although not very nice to breathe….   Read more»

I have recently taken to using Rustins Plastic Coat which is a two part. Can be brushed on or sprayed. Applying several thin coats about an hour apart and then ready for polishing after about two days or so. I’ve…   Read more»

They are great looking guitars. The finish looks wonderful. Well done.

I used iron gear steel twin ll on a tele build and I’ve been very pleased with the result. They were easy to wire using a push/pull pot for the extra coil boost. I’ve also used iron gear P90s and…   Read more»

Your guitar looks stunning. Hope it plays as good as it looks.

 I feel your pain. When life gets in the way of your hobby it can be a bummer. I’m retired now and have time but people still steal it! Lockdown has been good for my guitar production though. Every cloud…   Read more»

Best wishes Mark. I hope she makes a quick recovery.

Your decal looks great. I think I’ve been on the same journey as you. Whilst I can print my own water slide transfers in black which works well for light coloured headstocks I had to resort to buying some silver…   Read more»

Yes its approximately 105mm at the end of the lower bout and 85mm at the neck end.

There is a youtube video about making radius dishes

May be useful.

Yes I just received an order yesterday. It took about 21/2 weeks to arrive but there was no vat or import duty to pay. Goods value was about $130. I think I got away with it this time! Usually 20%…   Read more»

Hi James, My first build was a classical acoustic under the guidance of an experienced luthier. I have built a couple of traditional acoustics since. The biggest difference is the neck joint. Traditionally classical guitars use a slipper joint as…   Read more»