@tv1 I have boards of century old Koa that I use for my necks. Each time, I have to square and quarter saw them. Luckily next door the furniture shop let me use their bench joiner for a small fee….   Read more»

It was a choice of Alder or Mahogany. Majority vote was Mahogany and I remember it rang a really nice tap tone compared to the Alder that did not ring so much.

Cover plates

Good save!

Thank you Mark and Carol for giving us something to look forward to in life amidst the current state of the world. Truly appreciate all that you guys do and the sense of kinship with all the members. Good luck…   Read more»

Middle with a carve

@Robin. Thank you! With much thought it will work! I have been dwelling on it gir a 335 carve top. Why not?  Let me know how it goes. You just made my day.

@Robin, I actually thought about it but never attempted. I am certain it is definitely doable with a little finesse scraping and sanding. Reason being is that I am already in the works for a 335 build and that untraditional…   Read more»

Yup, routed before carving the top. I have binded a top and glued it on the body but not routed a binding and putting a top over it. That would be tricky taking the material off on top of…   Read more»

Truly is what I look forward to in my life these days. Puts a smile on my face. Very happy with this one. Gonna burst this one.

The Bandsman, what an awesome design. Quite a number of people have been asking me what kind of guitar is that and if I could build for them. It truly is an appealing guitar.