Guitar Making | darrenking | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/darrenking/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning darrenking. Tue, 05 May 2026 04:40:20 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 227423135e584f198df688fdd2d58632 Brian Walker replied to the topic "Exotic wood give away" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/173547/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:58:46 +0000 @darrenking That’s a very generous offer Darren, you’re just a bit far away from NE Scotland🤣🤣👍 Have you looked to see if there is a Men’s Shed close to you, they would probably bite your hand off if offered some…   Read more»

]]> 664bde7efe239d9ddd1816bcc5e6b7a2 Russ replied to the topic "Exotic wood give away" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/173543/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:38:51 +0000 @darrenking
What a very generous offer Darren. Unfortunately you’re a wee bit too far away. I’m sure some lucky person will be along very soon. 
I hope the clear out is for a good reason. 🤞
🎵🙂🎸🙏

]]> b59f271968635454f0c6073c592c25ed Rathius replied to the topic "Veneer issues" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/173457/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:17:47 +0000 @darrenking up until I got my vac press it was only flat guitars. I’ve done 2 with my vac press since I got it and I still had some bubbling in a couple of places with both. Was using Titebond…   Read more»

]]> 31a2857d025381c830fed83af0bddd2b Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Maccaferri Bass" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167361/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 06:06:33 +0000 Hi @darrenking, Doesn’t sound like a bad idea to me, but generally I don’t know until I *uck about, then I find out. For what it’s worth, I really like a trapeze on a guitar or something like a bigsby…   Read more»

]]> 1232f6be20fe3f4345415b6932d1d85d Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167349/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:26:02 +0000 @darrenking  I think the split 3mm from joint line was a weakness, but once I’d cut that out and rejoined it, the board was sound. The split that I’ve repaired since then was caused by my own clumsiness. I thought…   Read more»

]]> cad925554d902f9e1effebeef5279685 Robin replied to the topic "Looking for a fret spacing ruler" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167032/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:36:30 +0000 @darrenking To my mind, given that the accuracy of the fret positions are absolutely key to the sound and quality of the finished instrument, it seems a false economy to try to save on this aspect of the build. I…   Read more»

]]> f363c06ebae7b0ff276522c2bbc1236a Russ replied to the topic "Router suggestions" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166210/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:38:13 +0000 @darrenking…   Read more»

]]> 201fed335b72eb747fbfe07317a53072 tv1 replied to the topic "Fanny Walked the Earth/The Right to Rock" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156652/ Fri, 19 May 2023 20:57:20 +0100 Hey Darren @darrenking!
 
I recorded that a week or two ago.  Not got around to watching it yet though.  (Should be on iPlayer for anyone interested).  Think they were on OGWT or similar back in the day.
 
👍

]]> 102194adbb4433659f0d641ddeba39ce Boo replied to the topic "Barrel" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154647/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:30:09 +0000 @darrenking I’m trying my best 😉

]]> fefdf26ee338e7c750fc0ae8b2e8078b tv1 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/152147/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:04:57 +0000 Mr @darrenking is still here occasionally …

]]> a0ccde460eb5b855ced2bdf7ce3af846 NSJ replied to the topic "Roasting maple" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/150170/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 02:14:23 +0000 @darrenking this is what I get when googling.   “How do they make roasted maple wood? Roasted Maple (also known as Baked, Caramelized, or Torrified Maple) is maple that has been heat treated in a specialized vacuum oven to remove…   Read more»

]]> 7157feedbc195699d68dd78b18cfb9f8 NSJ replied to the topic "New fretting hammer" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/150169/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 02:08:15 +0000 @darrenking 🤣 🤣 🤣

]]> bbfbd4a55f59ff56f5801ca9b2b504f1 Russ replied to the topic "Goodbye and good riddance to 2022! Long live punk!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/150142/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:58:04 +0000 @darrenking
A really nice tribute Darren. May they all live long in your thoughts. 
🙏🙂🎶🎸

]]> 067abb9aa6bdfef6e9a3ffffab26737e tv1 replied to the topic "Goodbye and good riddance to 2022! Long live punk!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/150134/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:40:11 +0000 Can’t say much to that post @darrenking 🙁 Good to see you posting, but not so good to read the post. I guess that many of us are getting to the age when parents are going to be leaving our…   Read more»

]]> 92d6b271e37c52d1d3c6467521b497f8 Russ replied to the topic "Thank you Bagpress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/147870/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:48:51 +0000 @darrenking
Nice one Darren. More great craftsmanship.
🙂🙏🎶🎸

]]> c656fbf60a0ca3f954a9434178b76def tv1 replied to the topic "Thank you Bagpress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/147800/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:38:11 +0000 Difference between jazz & banjo @darrenking …
 
I like some jazz 🙂
 

]]> c2584330bbc38a1e67aea00e50e1e6cc tv1 replied to the topic "Thank you Bagpress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/147732/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:08:59 +0000 My technical design eye loves the neatness and precision of it all!
 
I’ll pass on the banjo/bouzouki option for now though @darrenking – I’ve got a few other builds ahead of that on the priority queue.

]]> 08c00c87cc751413d4b6fd4db3c2bd94 tv1 replied to the topic "Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/147267/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:40:22 +0000 Posted by: @darrenking @tv101 I recognise those inserts!! I had those tucked safely away in my “might come in handy one day” cupboard! Didn’t end up using them (dimensions weren’t quite right), but they were the inspiration for what I…   Read more»

]]> 70ed2188246d2848a4159af66a444ee1 tv1 replied to the topic "Vacuum hold down parts" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/140288/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:41:02 +0100

Posted by: @darrenking
I have an 8’ x 4’ CNC router

😋
 
Good to see you’re still here @darrenking.
🙂

]]> 6edf7b712bc41c4faef377954387e643 seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Vacuum hold down parts" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/139631/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:54:31 +0100 @darrenking thanks for the response.  I have a Shop Sabre CNC machine and have been experimenting with different hold-down methods.  Some work and some are so so.  I am exploring using HDPE fixtures with a vacuum to do my hold…   Read more»

]]> c6815a86dc841c20c30a709660e711be Michael OConnor replied to the topic "Hi from Blackhill, Co. Durham" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/135755/ Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:46:35 +0100 @darrenking  No worries Darren; thanks for the explanation.  I lived in Lanchester till I went to Poly (remember Polytechnics?) so I don’t remember the Consett Mustang sorry – I do remember the day JFK died though; the day not the…   Read more»

]]> 1218ea0b99d27c951715f0d3b9cde3f0 Koendb replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/135577/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 21:41:00 +0100

Posted by: @darrenking
you wouldn’t want the see the last couple of inches of the fretboard devoid of frets even if they were useless.

One alternative: A nice but simple inlay instead of those useless frets?

]]> 203c7c654ccc7baf03bfd9b9160f38f4 Michael OConnor replied to the topic "Hi from Blackhill, Co. Durham" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/135567/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 21:23:31 +0100 @darrenking 
Mmm – this is getting a bit stalky mind Darren!
I’m native – born 1953
Pls elucidate your curiosity…

]]> 3051fa0cea16da9f90ae478b9f1e0d75 Michael OConnor replied to the topic "Hi from Blackhill, Co. Durham" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/135387/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:23:11 +0100 @darrenking 
Hi Darren, yes it’s Consett 👍

]]> 63dee6834b25c1d7fbc575d2f0650962 Robin replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/135363/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:17:24 +0100 @darrenking  I know what you mean but I think that they upper frets would still be needed purely from a cosmetic point of view. I mean, you wouldn’t want the see the last couple of inches of the fretboard devoid…   Read more»

]]> 5a8fb8869e00e8b632c468ef41dbbea4 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134936/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:54:43 +0100 @darrenking  Yes that makes sense. Even on a full size violin the notes are very close together higher along the fingerboard, so if the frets are closer than the width of a persons finger then it will be hard to…   Read more»

]]> 5b8722e36e86264be47c4afa22580b8f Russ replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134847/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:45:15 +0100

Posted by: @darrenking
@russ I hadn’t realised! I’ve listed another 50(!) so that should keep you all going for a while! Let me know if there are any other problems.
Cheers
Darren

Cheers Darren.
🙂🎸🎶🙏

]]> e910dbfe6bb7c65ae230a31f5eefbfcb Russ replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134781/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:28:52 +0100 Posted by: @darrenking Hi @russ, Yes, I believe they are still on my eBay listing. As previously, if you purchase direct from me I will credit Mark and Carol with their margin the next time they order something from me….   Read more»

]]> c7a5b5bb25b1a6361600435ce96f28cf Russ replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134775/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:05:56 +0100 Posted by: @darrenking Hi @russ, Yes, I believe they are still on my eBay listing. As previously, if you purchase direct from me I will credit Mark and Carol with their margin the next time they order something from me….   Read more»

]]> af5e702d4b3917da1e6b36dd0f273a2e Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134742/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:22:47 +0100 @darrenking  If you add neck stop and body stop together, where I’ve marked in red, then that’s the scale or string length. Hope you can read the page ok. Violin type instruments and early guitars evolved in the same part…   Read more»

]]> 33758c9af670b62ea32d3526fe99f062 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134740/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:13:32 +0100 @darrenking 
Yes I will try and get a better photo

]]> 88f38898dfc653cf1cd385c883da122f Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134734/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:03:45 +0100 @darrenking  I’ve just checked my book of violin measurements which is probably a good guide to the convention used for naming all instrument sizes. It shows that 3/4 and 7/8 are not an exact scale down of 4/4 and I…   Read more»

]]> 08f4232e821dc03539146e0c3dfb0205 Russ replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134733/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:56:01 +0100 Posted by: @darrenking am also working option kits for one piece neck fret slotting and also for extra wide fretboards, for 7 string bases for example @darrenking Sounds great Darren. Do you still have any of you adjustable neck pocket…   Read more»

]]> 186edbb7c83b908c7a0aa5444fb80e0e Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134731/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:53:55 +0100 @darrenking  i think one problem with scaling down the whole guitar to a smaller size would be string thickness and tension. A standard set of strings would be too slack tuned to standard pitch with a shorter length. Thicker strings…   Read more»

]]> 81bceb46cb994c8cd73dc6ef4eb0e3e4 Russ replied to the topic "3/4 Size Guitars" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134696/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:18:15 +0100 @darrenking Hi Darren, the shortest scale length guitar template that I’ve seen for sale was a 22.5″ I’ve seen mini guitars that have a scale length of just over 16″ but never seen a template that short.  You could be…   Read more»

]]> 1096b0ba0fa0b74fcfa8076ab252b1c2 Rathius replied to the topic "First scratch-build done!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134668/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:14:40 +0100 @darrenking sounds much better than expected. I’ll do a video soon,  I’ve just been enjoying playing it. I honestly play better than I ever have. Well it feels like it anyway 🤣

]]> 72c06daa2d14125e1ac01cef42562e7a Koendb replied to the topic "Binding jig" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/134174/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:04:54 +0100 Hi @darrenking superb! yeah that seems to be the way to go.I will give that a go. Thanks man!

]]> b43e373d4643b72d12d1fb81549008ab Boo replied to the topic "Electric Ukelele Build Preparation Questions" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/133421/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:21:54 +0100 Posted by: @darrenking you’ll never guess what I am making right this very minute!! Yup, ukulele scale templates! It’s taken me a while to get around to it and you do get a new pin with it to fit in…   Read more»

]]> 2f8de11c59743faabad947baa0a7bdde Koendb replied to the topic "Electric Ukelele Build Preparation Questions" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/133335/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:48:10 +0100 @darrenking Nice:-) I still haven’t used your neck pocket jig ( Its a bit too big for my ukulele neck unfortunately ).That will be for one of my next projects.

]]> 7afb0813db930d8fdb40fc0488e8be34 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Question for the masses." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/132726/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:39:36 +0100 @darrenking  I’m not familiar with Maccaferri is it a type of jazz guitar. I did notice the scale on your fret slotting template. I do have a high end Gypsy guitar with a zero fret made by Polark in Israel…   Read more»

]]> db44031c396421188d0248f6e33857f1 Rathius replied to the topic "To stain or not to stain?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/132120/ Thu, 26 May 2022 17:50:07 +0100 @darrenking that was one of the arguments I kept having myself. The other was the work still required would damage the finish and I’d have to redo it anyway. I ended up deciding to move on without staining. Plus I…   Read more»

]]> a5b707dd63d74f156ac7cab4ee653257 Boo replied to the topic "S-Type Necks 🎸" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/124716/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:39:06 +0100

Posted by: @darrenking
Where did you get it from?

@darrenking I can’t remember that either. 😆

]]> 9e8e917bba8167e0f5a2144353541337 Boo replied to the topic "S-Type Necks 🎸" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/124715/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:37:38 +0100

Posted by: @darrenking
Thanks for the mention.

@darrenking It’s totally justified. 
 

]]> e459bcaff57660574aa3fd98e69706fa Boo replied to the topic "S-Type Necks 🎸" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/124700/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:34:47 +0100 I am, of course, using the “Bagpress Fret Slotting Jig” from @darrenking to slot my fretboard blank (I still don’t know what wood this is). This jig really is super simple and easy to use, consistent, reliable and inexpensive in…   Read more»

]]> de1d14bff6e5baa45d1cc680ee10a295 Boo replied to the topic "Patterns For Marks "Build an Electric Guitar" Course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/124031/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:10:54 +0000 Posted by: @darrenking Get yourself an HP35s calculator. Not only can you enter and multiply vulgar fractions, convert them to decimal and then to metric, you can also display the result in fraction form, although why anyone would want to…   Read more»

]]> 6e29a44dac59e9c66949a036a6b2e6dd WoodCutter replied to the topic "Greetings From Florida" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/123598/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:50:37 +0000 Posted by: @darrenking Posted by: @boo Britain (Great Britain or Britain or GB or United Kingdom or UK ) = The 4 nations that are in the union. Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, Northern Ireland , and England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 PEDANT ALERT!!!!…   Read…[Read more]

]]> eddefecf6c1debb3511d5333468c00c4 Queen of Parts replied to the topic "Helooooo & Parts and stuff" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/122822/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:18:59 +0000 @darrenking …haha am hoping it wont be too long before i can give you all one of those “looks” haha 🙂

]]> 07b98a32077c820f6321ba78dc21537e Koendb replied to the topic "Thank you Bagpress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/122506/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:57:48 +0000 Posted by: @darrenking I would like to point out that I DIDN’T vote for it and Brexit has been a complete catastrophe for export business so far as I am concerned. And then Covid and now Putin!! @darrenking you don’t…   Read more»

]]> b9272be940d5cdec25bf12b146b7ae92 Koendb replied to the topic "Thank you Bagpress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/122474/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:30:56 +0000 It has arrived @darrenking. Price almost doubled thanks to freakin VAT and  greedy  parcel services ( UPS  charge another whopping 15 Euros to ‘handle and fullfill customs payments on my behalf’ ) But I am happy and I am going…   Read more»

]]> 9be39ca9b3c9e7f129e7440b2d5016ce swepri replied to the topic "Injuries" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/121643/ Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:00:31 +0000 Posted by: @darrenking Posted by: @swepri while testing if it is sharp enough To be a bit more positive, if you didn’t feel the cut, then you must have done a good job of sharpening it! Of course, the traditional…   Read more»

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