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Very interesting little video on ES335 construction.

I have a shelf on the mezzanine in my factory where I kept a notched tally of the number of rats that I trapped/shot during a couple of particularly enthusiastic infestations. One even got into the office down stairs and…   Read more»

What a stunning guitar and amazing video. It’s work like yours that reall encourages others to have a go. You should be should be very proud.
Cheets
Darren

I’m not sure, but this could just be a single internal dialogue! Has anybody actually seen TV10101 and Boo in the same room?? I think an investigation might be in order! 🤣🤣🤣

@tv101 Hi TV, yes, that would be great as ti will be interesting to have a couple of dimensions to compare.   PS I think I must have emailed a reply to the notification that you had posted a message…   Read more»

Hi James, Thanks for taking the time to do this. My gut reaction is that this is thicker than it needs to be but who am I to question the likes of Mr Gibson or Mr Yamaha! I will try…   Read more»

@peebee I’ll have a think about it. Could be a very low cost CNC project.
Regards
Darren

Hi Robin, Your fret bender looks great, just try to make sure that fret wire tang stays square to the surface of the wheel. I can’t quite see if you have a slot in the bottom wheel but, if not,…   Read more»

Really great looking instruments James! I’m not sure you’ve ever mentioned that you have made a playable guitar with strings on rather than just creating expensive sources of heat! For any other members considering taking the acoustic plunge, I would…   Read more»

@marcel Has TV10101 seen these? He loves a bit of jazz!! 😂😂

Hi James, I made a nylon strung Maccaferri which has pretty standard classical bracing. My only comment would be that you have to be very careful when setting the neck angle as, without a truss rod, you have very little,…   Read more»

Good morning 335 fans! Just a quick question. I have a drawing that shows the thickness of the laminated front and back as being almost 6mm thick (1/16″ maple + 1/10″ poplar + 1/16″ maple). This sounds very thick to…   Read more»

Or you could plug the hole with a dowel, drill a 20mm (for example) recess a couple of mm deep, fit whatever inlay takes your fancy and then drill a new pilot hole for the the button screw.
Darren

Hi James, you could add a wooden or leather washer to cover the dowel hole. Or polished stainless, they would all cover the hole and look cool.
Cheers
Darren

I fear we’re wandering off topic!

Well done you! Let someone else sort out Brexit whilst you get on with the really important things in life – like your first acoustic build!