Guitar Making | Chrisot | Activity https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/chrisot/activity/ Activity feed for Chrisot. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:28:04 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 79ea0c4a81145cf1861c1e495cceed43 Chrisot replied to the topic "Update -" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/61983/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:59:05 +0100 Looking forward to seeing you soon Mark and Carol.

]]> 71b28276f9d0e0e5404315d6c8ff61f2 Chrisot replied to the topic "What clear coat finishes are people in the UK using?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/57977/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:51:56 +0100 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»

]]> 4cc0739a305327a015f96f0327d00b8e Chrisot replied to the topic "What clear coat finishes are people in the UK using?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/57238/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:59:32 +0100 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»

]]> 7b0d0d70cb3056936f546996871afc21 Chrisot replied to the topic "What clear coat finishes are people in the UK using?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/57159/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:08:20 +0100 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»

]]> eb07446e9e7c45e6a2e526550bfb0b7c Chrisot replied to the topic "Meet Twin Pines “Astelle and Astro" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/51652/ Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:48:10 +0000 They are great looking guitars. The finish looks wonderful. Well done.

]]> 068bf8dc3f33cf76a01e0b74094d6411 Chrisot replied to the topic "60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/47156/ Sun, 14 Mar 2021 13:56:32 +0000 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»

]]> 99b5fbdb8360e320ed4e242f4f7231f6 Chrisot replied to the topic "Couple more finished pics of Bailey Build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/46717/ Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:15:46 +0000 Your guitar looks stunning. Hope it plays as good as it looks.

]]> e61b9c76de26af4642188b3dd67d2d77 Chrisot replied to the topic "Missing the workshop" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/46702/ Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:12:32 +0000  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»

]]> 33b7b6aec36a1c671e0499e78ff5d035 Chrisot replied to the topic "No Livestream Sat" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/46697/ Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:02:54 +0000 Best wishes Mark. I hope she makes a quick recovery.

]]> ffbce560eaaeaa43144a7927d12c2931 Chrisot replied to the topic "My own headstock decals!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/46370/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:40:09 +0000 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»

]]> 0ab2ebc96ac42d5dcc706fb727176755 Chrisot replied to the topic "Latest Build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/34319/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:31:26 +0000 Yes its approximately 105mm at the end of the lower bout and 85mm at the neck end.

]]> a0a08f01ed8d6a4f0e883eb5da1d0ae9 Chrisot posted a new topic "Latest Build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/33618/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:08:12 +0000

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 This is my latest build. It’s based on an Orchestra Model in terms of body dimensions. The top is spruce, the back and sides are sycamore. They say you learn from your mistakes and I made plenty…   Read more»

]]> 9530d20374e50acd56395192c25e05de Chrisot replied to the topic "Has anyone built a classical guitar?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/32169/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:08:26 +0000 There is a youtube video about making radius dishes

May be useful.

]]> c7cc15b76c645faec44b93b510f6e9ca Chrisot replied to the topic "Has anyone in the UK ordered from Stewmac this year?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/32167/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:05:42 +0000 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»

]]> 08289dc06bedc56b267639980fd0c343 Chrisot replied to the topic "Has anyone built a classical guitar?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/28367/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:12:17 +0000 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»

]]> 76c9befef4fe91b628ce658479f861de Chrisot posted a new topic "Hello Folks" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/17924/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:11:47 +0000 Hi Folks, I took up guitar making when I retired a few years ago. My first guitar was a classical acoustic that I made under the guidance of Andy Davidson, a luthier in Totnes, Devon. I spent a few weeks…   Read more»

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