My routing template slipped a couple of times when I was routing but I went along with it and it turned out well, I like it. Attachment : IMG_20230622_164147.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230622_...

Some pics. In the wrong order as usual but I'm sure you'll make sense of them. Attachment : IMG_20230617_145318.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230622_162336.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230617_14...

Today I worked on the body. Cut out the shape with a jig saw (my bandsaw hasn't enough power to cut through a body blank, especially when it's treated with wood hardener). Attachment : image.png ...

@koendb Right, quick run down. You should buy the compressor with biggest tank you can afford and with the highest CFM (cubic feet per minute) rating. Also, stay clear of HVLP spray guns if you are b...

...so today, using a bobbin sander, I rounded off the piece behind the nut to the headstock. Attachment : image.png With a 12 inch radius block I sanded the radius on the fretboard. Attachme...

*Another* excellent build and finish there Mr @clinton - congrats on that and whoever it's going to! Re the BKPs - they've become very expensive now. I remember buying them when they were ~£150/set, ...

@clinton Good to hear from you Clinton, I was hoping you hadn't been caught up in the fires, from what we've seen on news reports here in UK it looks absolutely horrendous.

5w is plenty loud enough for my needs @clinton! The "Power" control dials that down to about 0.1w, with anything in between available at the turn of the dial. I already had a "clean" (ie Fenderish) 5...

That was where we started, a few days ago. Since when I've been busy, wielding a hot soldering iron (when I remember to switch it on) and inhaling those lovely solder fumes ... 1. Bare Chassis. A...

This afternoon I cut the fret slots. Attachment : image.png Attachment : image.png

the top is almost done, I used some hot hide glue to glue on a couple of extra pieces to extend the width, using a rub joint technique, I think carving the neck is going to be next, looking forward to...

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Hello, I decided to challenge myself with a neck through 12 string semi hollow telecaster style guitar, the wood has been acclimatising in the garage for a few weeks now, but I decided to make a full ...

Finally (almost) done. I still have to make a little cover plate for the truss rod and maybe adjust the slots in the nut a tiny bit. American walnut top, bosse cedar body and neck and some white venee...

Well, I'm in no hurry when building and is not very good at documenting the build process. But now the finish line is a bit closer. Applied several coats of Danish Oil and waiting a few days more for ...

This morning, after making sure they fit seemlessly (a tiny bit of routing and some sanding) I glued the pieces of wood for the top together. Attachment : image.png Attachment : image.png ...

Made some progress today. First I've cut the fingerboard a bit shorter and narrower and with my router made it to 6 mm thickness. And sanded it flat. Attachment : image.png Attachment : ima...

Whenever I see an acoustic build, I think to myself "maybe I should have a go". And then when I read all the detail of the build, and realise all the skill and accuracy needed, I think to myself "ma...

Some weeks ago I was in Ayr where Carol took me to an afternoon jam with Mick and Dee. I got the privilege to play Mick’s short scale bass, made by Mark. It was an eye opener for me. Never played a sh...

Very nice work @clinton 🙏🎸🎶🙂