Thanks all!  Basically, use the block on the fretboard, not the fretboard on the block, check center lines, and check measurements often. Patience is the name of the game.  I need to stop seeing people bang out a complete neck…   Read more»

@boo It was a really good session today.  Missed the last bit (the work thing got in the way, the stream started at 8 AM here in Canada).  I’ll catch up while setting frets this evening…
 

I enjoyed the live stream this morning! Watched the first hour until I had to start work…
 

@markbailey Set my reminder!  It’ll be live at 8AM here in my neck o’ the hills, and I start work at 9, so I’ll catch the first hour live at least!  

I would imagine it’s not an issue.  The truss rod channel, while routed along the center laminate strip, is not the full depth of the strip, nor the full length, and with the fretboard glued on above, it should keep…   Read more»

Hey Gerard – welcome!  I’m new too.  Looking forward to building many more guitars and sharing them with the group!

That’s one heck of a first build!  Much better than my first build(s)!  I didn’t discover Mark’s teaching talents before I started, but I wish I did. I think that you’ve got some serious skills, so stick with it!  And…   Read more»

@boo Thanks for the welcome!  I will likely sign up as a supporter and follow Mark’s courses!  I’m watching the live sessions through, and I really love Mark’s no BS, anyone can do this attitude and demeanor.  I’ve built several…   Read more»