And now that I've finished 2020 #5, a quick mock-up to check that everything fits where it should ... Attachment : 20200905_172505.jpg Attachment : 20200905_172437.jpg I might use a lowe...

Attachment : 20200905_171708.jpg Attachment : 20200905_171728.jpg Back stained black because the Idigbo really wasn't much to look at.

Carved and oiled. Attachment : 20200623_105638.jpg

A bit of carving-by-router. Adding the steps/ledges saves some time with the rasp/gouges. Attachment : 20200604_131743.jpg

I've had this bit of maple lying around for ages. I'd rough cut it some time (years) ago but then changed my mind about using it for that build. So I've been waiting for something suitable to use it...

The joins aren't where you think they are either! Attachment : 20200604_104028.jpg As the boss says, we guitar-builders like invisible glue joins ?

I'm pretty sure this is my 6th build of the year. I wanted some Korina. The timber yard said that Idigbo was pretty similar. Plus, they had Idigbo (and didn't have any Korina). Plank #1 was almost w...

I use Spray Max 2k and 1k rattle cans. How many cans do you find you need, and how long does the 2k remain useable? I know it starts going off as soon as you break the seal, but do you have to get al...

Check out NitorLack ( Based in Spain, so shipping cost is very reasonable, and available in rattle cans or tins for compressor sprayers. Very impressed with the finish and sands and polishes beautiful...

@johnnierox-boo What part of our lovely country are you planning on moving to John? My home is near Falkirk, but I spend most of my time in a remote part of Argyll on the west coast in the good clea...

Posted by: @ I have to hunt around for them really, it’s a job in itself, especially since COVID hit. It’s the reason I increased my buying because I’m making guitars full time now as my gardening b...

You've got enough fingerboards there for a fair few guitars @johnnierox-boo! Have you found a reliable supplier of suitable quality / interesting blanks?

Here are few more alternatives. I’m building up a collection. Attachment : 28766811-BD58-42E5-B22B-E543A5E8AAC9.jpeg Attachment : AB53F2B8-7B45-42B6-AD61-030C592F3AC5.jpeg Attachment ...

I purposely seek out different and alternative fretboard woods, I have a real dislike for the traditional (that’s just me). This Tele neck has a Zebrano (Zebrawood) fretboard. This scarf neck has a W...

A fretboard should be Quartersawn - aside from that if you like it - try it...for those who missed it here is the recommended advice from the course where I answer the basics: and more in depth: Hap...

Try something a bit more exotic like Panga Panga! Standard or highly figured. Attachment : 24E258F1-5D7B-4857-9D22-94369E253BCA.jpeg Attachment : 88606182-33D1-49A4-8581-6736E5F36862.jpeg

I did suggest to Crimson Guitars in an email last year that they should look at "I can't believe it's not lacquer" in the hope that they might choose to become an importer, but that's not happened yet...

Posted by: @markbailey We use our CureUV system but realise it is prohibitively expensive... The Solarez products look like a great solution for the home luthier Since they don't need specialist UV ...

I use Spray Max 2k and 1k rattle cans. Sprays well and easy to level-sand and polish. It's the stuff Brad Angove uses most of the time in his rattle can video's. These are available in the UK. WARNING...

Bump! This is a great Q... I too would love to know What clear coat finishes are people in the UK using? We use our CureUV system but realise it is prohibitively expensive... I've only ever used o...