Do you mind? I resemble that remark!

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@jonhodgson Do you normally have someone that looks after you? 😆 

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Its 1970s glam rock for sure, I was thinking Bowie

Hi @jonhodgson, I think it is the angle of the tape measure that is throwing it off. I may have to remove these completely though because of retooling the guitar. Thanks for the idea on the bass though. I think…   Read more»

@jonhodgson I would say yes, your numbers tally with my method. I think Erik has to go in between there some to get something that he can use. I’m hoping that the offset look is just an optical illusion with…   Read more»

I’m just thinking that it’s going to be a lot easier to store without that inserted.   Hi @jonhodgson, It stands vertically on it’s back end quite happily so leaving the shaft in position isn’t too much of a problem….   Read more»

How easy is the process of attaching/detaching the spindle? I’m just thinking that it’s going to be a lot easier to store without that inserted. @jonhodgson It’s not difficult and to be honest, it doesn’t take up that much space…   Read more»

A pre-unboxing video?
You absolute tease!

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Exploding balls, the mind boggles.

Billiard balls used to be made of celluloid, which is a mixture of Nitro Cellulose and CamphorIt’s not only flammable, it can also explode on impact @jonhodgson I didn’t know that either, I can see how it would be problematic…   Read more»

Interestingly the smaller one has an opening and straps inside and out for mounting a filter (on the inside) and an ordinary box fan (on the outside), but the medium and large do not for some reason. @jonhodgson I would…   Read more»

Now what we need is for Darren to come up with a nifty design for an affordable collapsible spray booth. @jonhodgson I’ve been keeping an old kitchen larder cupboard in the garage for that very purpose. Standard 600mm wide, so…   Read more»

@jonhodgson Nerves about starting or completing a job are quite common among craft people. I’ve even heard of professionally trained makers who can’t progress with work because they are terrified of making a mistake. The trick is not to over…   Read more»

And to make it play faster of course, because we all know racing stripes make things faster.

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Good research i didn’t know there are so many different types of classical bracing 

@jonhodgson Fair point about the use of the word “thesis” and in a sense the term is academic (pun intended). Obviously if someone has made 1000 guitars then he’s worth listening to but I think he could use some help…   Read more»

@jonhodgson and Rocknroller912  Definitely an interesting read and the author obviously has experience with 1000 guitars under his belt. My first acoustic is still on the drawing board so most of this is over the top of my head. A…   Read more»

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Yes I think the video you mentioned is the one. It was about a year ago.

@jonhodgson Thanks for making the point, always thought of a thesis as something presented for formal qualifications although I didn’t check the dictionary definition. I was just thinking back to my student days some of which were light years ago…   Read more»

@jonhodgson Interesting article and I can’t disagree with any of the theories, in particular the point that more arching of the top leads to a decrease in flexibility and loss of sound.  It’s a point well made and is accepted…   Read more»