Guitar Making | Jonathan Hodgson | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/jonhodgson/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Jonathan Hodgson. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:42:06 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 e4d95e953fec6652ef3f1615fab5d621 Brian Walker replied to the topic "Rattly truss rod" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/179429/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 14:44:09 +0100 @jonhodgson Every day is a schoolday as they say and never truer than when making a guitar!!😂
Enjoy the rest of your build.👍😊🎸

]]> c1b22aa79ce46f68181ba15d76b090f5 Brian Walker replied to the topic "Trials, tribulations and a guitar build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/177931/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:02:03 +0100 @jonhodgson Totally agree with Dan’s comments and would just like to add that routing the headstock shape can be tricky, maybe better to cut close to your template lines on the bandsaw then use belt sander and/or bobbin sander (if…   Read more»

]]> c415bd2ed6cef2781b07a300c975a4ae Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Trials, tribulations and a guitar build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/177555/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:24:52 +0100 Hi @jonhodgson  Love seeing progress photos and the story behind them. I wish I had access to the range of tools you have!  As someone that’s had chipout and had the collet robbing issue before, I feel your pain. I’m…   Read more»

]]> 27b6fdcfa9d07d887b5e57b1de78fe49 Russ replied to the topic "Telecaster Bridge Position" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/138779/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:10:30 +0100 @jonhodgson
…… forgot to mention that it’s a 25.5 inch (648mm) scale length. 
🎸🙏🙂🎶

]]> 743603063a2953f4ba155bcf98f3fbfa Russ replied to the topic "Telecaster Bridge Position" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/138777/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:08:00 +0100 @jonhodgson Hi Jon,  On the plans that I have the back screws are 660mm from the fretboard side of the nut. The front screws seems to be 591mm. Sorry, I had to use a tape measure to measure it but…   Read more»

]]> 054c6ccbfde37d0103a0d23c134d2681 darrenking replied to the topic "Explorer shaped acoustic and gold leaf edged sparkley guitar." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/117603/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:14:46 +0000

Posted by: @jonhodgson
And this is the explorer acoustic (with a double necked acoustic flying V for extra fun).

So not traditional X bracing then?!!

]]> fb9ab256fd0bf662b3d03929be26433d darrenking replied to the topic "Source for quality plywood" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/97781/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:05:40 +0100 Hi @jonhodgson,
Drop me an email to darren.king@bagpress.com detailing what you are after and your delivery address and I’ll see what I can do.
Cheers
Darren

]]> f3b76c64362ef8e28b786e9a8da77ab7 Boo replied to the topic "Any recommendations on places to get a body finished" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/96174/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:18:03 +0100 @jonhodgson I’m going to put some racing stripes down the middle of this Jazz bass and clearcoat it all, it’s that chameleon flip colour. I’ll use two white Pearl stripes I think. I’ll post it on Instagram too so your…   Read more»

]]> 1d50c1e11ed593696e65b016bc9e2f6b Boo replied to the topic "Any recommendations on places to get a body finished" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/96167/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:05:07 +0100 Thanks, I’ve pointed him in the direction of your instagram and made positive comments about what I’ve seen of your work. I think he’s considering his options while he gets stuck into removing the old finish. @jonhodgson Thanks, I noticed…   Read more»

]]> 75f910cb3b8b64087b4c80a46e1ac35e Boo replied to the topic "What is an oily rag and where can you get one?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/96165/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:02:19 +0100

considering how much money people will pay for a reliced guitar maybe there’s a business opportunity here for a whole new class of buggered finish?

@jonhodgson 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well, never say never. 👍

]]> a0d775e2e6752156da4d16d83df44d80 Boo replied to the topic "Any recommendations on places to get a body finished" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/95187/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:20:37 +0100 He just commented he might want to go for the same colour as his AC Cobra replica, which I can see working. @jonhodgson If you get me the colour code of the car, I can paint the guitar in the…   Read more»

]]> ebe5eb484ab61debdfc837e8de93496a Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Any recommendations on places to get a body finished" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/94149/ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:43:44 +0100 @jonhodgson
I think Bailey would be a good place to get a quote from. Mark has the best finish on any guitars I’ve seen and probably the longest lasting due to it being oil based.

]]> 55f15fc02878fec802137bebc7b35dea Tej replied to the topic "Installing frets" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/90385/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:11:50 +0100 @jonhodgson that makes sense, where I didn’t screw it up the superglue has worked perfectly and I would tempted to go the same route again but I seing whips to be more precise than how I did it. I watched…   Read more»

]]> 2eedadfff9c990e8b2c12161c52e1384 Koendb replied to the topic "**PINK FLAKE STRAT**" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/88979/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:07:57 +0100 I prefer the black too.I do understand @jonhodgson though, but I then would rather keep the black scratch plate with white pickups and accents or perhaps cream ones, as white might be too much of a contrast (for me anyway).Because…   Read more»

]]> 587b35840b51a19bfdfa81f276612186 Boo replied to the topic "**PINK FLAKE STRAT**" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/88878/ Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:53:46 +0100

Is every tool in your garage now tinted pink?

@jonhodgson No, I used surprisingly little pink candy paint, I only gave it two coats of the pink stuff. 

]]> f1234f392759c235422ecab19868f52f POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Water based 2K" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/82952/ Sun, 23 May 2021 17:15:45 +0100 @jonhodgson
thanks fer the tip…

]]> 87352a67b59e0094156127c23ac47f6a POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Water based 2K" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/82848/ Sat, 22 May 2021 21:31:10 +0100 @jonhodgson
Good article. I’m quickly becoming aware that finishing well, will be one of the difficult tasks to do…
thanks for sharing this
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]]> 549bbf7c104fa5fecf6c10d8f80c11b3 tv1 replied to the topic "Sharpening sled. Worth £60?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/82802/ Sat, 22 May 2021 20:20:21 +0100 Cheers @jonhodgson.  I was stretching a bit when thinking of possible upsides for that tool! 
There are “vintage” Eclipse 36s on eBay for <£20.  That’s probably a better approach that giving £60 to Rutland.
Thanks for the pointer.

]]> a7f47a8317a6d3d4b6c53d20b1be1969 Boo replied to the topic "Telecaster build Progress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/81767/ Tue, 18 May 2021 23:36:00 +0100 This helps not only you and them but probably keeps society safer. Who knows what that sort of psychopath might get up to if they’re not kept busy? @jonhodgson Yes, mother said sanding and painting would keep me busy, didn’t…   Read more»

]]> a92c06b7467f67e089afa069fbea2fc7 Boo replied to the topic "BYOEG Black Stealth" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/81752/ Tue, 18 May 2021 22:59:20 +0100

Don’t you mean you’ve carefully crafted an ergonomic radius offset?

@jonhodgson If only it would work like that, I would leave it. 

]]> 3f46cc366bfbb087580f71dda5cfe953 Koendb replied to the topic "Telecaster build Progress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/81709/ Tue, 18 May 2021 18:17:17 +0100

Who knows what that sort of psychopath might get up to if they’re not kept busy?

@jonhodgson Are you calling me a psychopath now? 🤣 😜 🤣 

]]> 4f43c9c0b046bc3495994cf2dc2e469d mattbeels replied to the topic "BYOEG Black Stealth" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/79645/ Wed, 12 May 2021 19:16:30 +0100 Haha @jonhodgson, here’s a rather non sexy photo of mine… not like @boo… his photo so sexy, me so jealous!

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]]> 5034219b10d836607f8dc90a7b1c1789 Boo replied to the topic "In the beginning we mark the nut..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/79446/ Tue, 11 May 2021 18:33:28 +0100 @jonhodgson Yeah I watched that video recently too, very cool idea, I’ll be making one. 👍

]]> 9ab5c4a12ad3cdb0124ba42bf9529f83 Russ replied to the topic "Hand planes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/79399/ Tue, 11 May 2021 13:44:56 +0100 @jonhodgson.
Cheers Jonathan. Sound advice. 
🎶🙂🎸🙏

]]> ca565ad60268bc3b873439d41f0fb3e7 Russ replied to the topic "Hand planes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/79373/ Tue, 11 May 2021 12:34:10 +0100 No personal experience, but having watched this I won’t be buying one. @jonhodgson Hi Jonathan, I notice in the video that the guy said that the Rider and Quangsheng were both midrange prices but when I checked the Quangsheng are…   Read more»

]]> ec0b7de917f53ae276dcfc6acc52666e Russ replied to the topic "Hand planes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/79370/ Tue, 11 May 2021 11:35:54 +0100 @jonhodgson.
Cheers Jonathan. I’ll keep looking around. 
🎶🙂🎸🙏

]]> 29a372a3a3a2e8d16ea382aa97ffa0fa Tej replied to the topic "Hand planes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/79200/ Mon, 10 May 2021 20:41:39 +0100 @jonhodgson thanks, I’ll have a look around the local glass suppliers and see what’s available. Scary sharp or similar is looking like the sensible way forward right now for what I need. Workshop Heaven is a dangerous shop 😧

]]> 68304ab2ff42a42c6070208a3d603b88 Tej replied to the topic "Hand planes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/78890/ Sun, 09 May 2021 20:41:51 +0100 @jonhodgson thanks for that, I’ve not settled on a sharpening method as yet, definitely need to sort it out though as all my chisels are a mess too and in need of TLC. Granite is over the top for me…   Read more»

]]> 6742256a44a02079852fbfa0a6d65d8c Tej replied to the topic "Hand planes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/78335/ Sat, 08 May 2021 18:16:32 +0100 You WILL need to know how to sharpen a plane though @jonhodgson happy to hear your advice on this one? Also curious as to the best approach to flatten the bottom of a plane given that the one I got…   Read more»

]]> 95d7d26ba14dd5f59fe60c522eb7d07e Tej replied to the topic "Hand planes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/78290/ Sat, 08 May 2021 15:26:25 +0100 Why are people even bothering with the fillet? It’s not necessary with a modern truss rod.  @jonhodgson If people like me are following Mark’s course then it’s from that. The reason he states is to ensure that you don’t get…   Read more»

]]> 4384ed14980ee505606b1fa26ef7dd02 Boo replied to the topic "Hand planes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/78211/ Sat, 08 May 2021 11:19:59 +0100 Why are people even bothering with the fillet? It’s not necessary with a modern truss rod.  @jonhodgson There is something very neat and elegant about putting the fillet in and it does save excess glue running into the slot when…   Read more»

]]> 547e1f82d1ffd09ccf5ab584a47f2f83 Boo replied to the topic "BYOEG Black Stealth" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/78148/ Sat, 08 May 2021 08:26:36 +0100 No surcharge with these guys, but there is a £12 minimum order @jonhodgson That’s great, thanks for the link, I’ve ordered from them. I made up the order with a few different colours to get it to the minimum order….   Read more»

]]> bd4b68877c12d697c74814581c080f6a Boo replied to the topic "BYOEG Black Stealth" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/77889/ Fri, 07 May 2021 17:35:26 +0100 These guys have 6mm, which is about normal for a dot @jonhodgson Ah yeah but look what happens when you put a couple of 6mm rods at 600mm in length into your basket and try and purchase them. Thanks for…   Read more»

]]> 6ecc846d360e19e244ab48485ee4943f darrenking replied to the topic "New Electric BUild" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/77403/ Thu, 06 May 2021 14:08:12 +0100 Thanks for the diagram @jonhodgson and it would be great if my wires were the same colours 🤣 🤣 From the single coil PUP I have red, white and a shield (the box says white and shield to ground) and…   Read more»

]]> edc51dad1d671074305790c2681102c3 mattbeels replied to the topic "Fret Position Placement" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/77207/ Wed, 05 May 2021 23:04:41 +0100 when I see some of those 8+ string monstrosities the djent types like, often with no fretmarkers, I wonder how the hell they find their way around, I’d need GPS! @jonhodgson I’m not a big djent fan (usually the music…   Read more»

]]> ec7b40f4ffd2383a164bb18447d4b322 Russ replied to the topic "ROCKLITE" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/77186/ Wed, 05 May 2021 21:30:18 +0100 @jonhodgson
Thanks Jonathan. It appears that Spain is the centre of the universe when it comes to tonewoods. In my searching I also found out about Maderas Barber from Valencia who I think may have some link with supplying Fender. 
🎶🎸🙂🙏

]]> 2ac0023f73adc5a755e057266e470a94 Boo replied to the topic "Fret Position Placement" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/77054/ Wed, 05 May 2021 15:30:51 +0100

I wonder how the hell they find their way around, I’d need GPS!

@jonhodgson Yeah, my thoughts exactly. 😆🤘😁🤘🎸

]]> c6d5908799d6649003a50ad7aa1c5046 Boo replied to the topic "BYOEG Black Stealth" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/77033/ Wed, 05 May 2021 14:02:15 +0100 Now you just need a license to paint it in Vantablack @jonhodgson I don’t think Vantablack is robust enough to use on a guitar from what I’ve read. It’s ok for household object, lamps etc that aren’t going to be…   Read more»

]]> e3d631377f2c0789efed2b6ca252e47d Boo replied to the topic "Fret Position Placement" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/77029/ Wed, 05 May 2021 13:55:25 +0100 They vary between tonal and ergonomic. @jonhodgson Wow! It’s a whole different mindset really. I can now see the advantages but I couldn’t imagine trying to play an 8 string multi scale instrument. I’m sure I could learn and get…   Read more»

]]> 68ca9e4543723235571d814c5a93c941 mattbeels replied to the topic "Hello from York UK." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/76087/ Mon, 03 May 2021 12:38:54 +0100 You’re probably right @jonhodgson but since that’s the way Dan Erlewine does it, many will follow. 🤷🏼‍♂️ 

]]> d949c879b1d9b472ea9f7bbead93e22e Boo replied to the topic "Inlays/marquetry" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/76063/ Mon, 03 May 2021 12:23:24 +0100

It’s a boo guitar, I think you need to sneak a little shimmer in there!

@jonhodgson Fair enough. 🤣

]]> cebbfd3f1dcc32b5588142ec8e1f382e mattbeels replied to the topic "Hello from York UK." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/76058/ Mon, 03 May 2021 12:14:12 +0100 I always think it seems a bit silly to use a 350 watt drill so you don’t put too much strain on your 1400W router! I think the idea there @jonhodgson is to lessen the strain on the router bits…   Read more»

]]> f19672cd22364b6cb24bfd84afbd7a70 Boo replied to the topic "Inlays/marquetry" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/75974/ Mon, 03 May 2021 11:22:55 +0100 Hmmm, now there’s a thought.. some metal flake in the bottom of the hole, then gluboost tinted yellow. @jonhodgson Well, I’ve got this epoxy resin and a load of pigments which have a shimmer to them. This may have to…   Read more»

]]> d7d88b83231762985c9809e6b662719f Boo replied to the topic "Inlays/marquetry" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/75966/ Mon, 03 May 2021 11:07:55 +0100

aren’t they a bit subtle for you? they don’t glitter!

@jonhodgson 🤣✨✨✨ It’s not for me so I have to go with what my customer wants. 

]]> 8b0cda697f88f2b046d6d5e6fb83d6c8 Boo replied to the topic "Inlays/marquetry" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/75933/ Mon, 03 May 2021 09:48:52 +0100 @jonhodgson Yeah I think I’ll email him, see what he can suggest, thanks. I need something to match this yellow on the pickup, something quite vivid.  

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]]> 12a2e0e217d661ea5e0aa88763b8ff06 Russ replied to the topic "ROCKLITE" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/75904/ Mon, 03 May 2021 08:42:57 +0100 @jonhodgson. 
Cheers Jonathan. It’s all interesting stuff. 👍 
🙏🎸🙂🎶

]]> fd2fc4af727315794df6f107cb297835 Tej replied to the topic "Fret pullers and other animals" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/75754/ Sun, 02 May 2021 20:01:37 +0100 @jonhodgson @rocknroller912 Thanks guys, appreciate the guidance, clearly need to take more care next time I do similar 🙂 It didn’t help only having access to a mini grinder as trying to get the end flat was tricky to say…   Read more»

]]> 34bca6f2803c3b43279fd188f582492e tv1 replied to the topic "BYOEG Online Bandsman 2" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/75337/ Sat, 01 May 2021 10:22:48 +0100 Angle grinder! (seriously) Hmmmmm @jonhodgson – I think I’ll try working with the CNC machine first! Though I can imagine it being the sort of approach that Crimson would use.  Not criticising them at all, just in the sense of…   Read more»

]]> d8d21160a905b092040c612008865584 Boo replied to the topic "BYOEG Online Bandsman 2" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/75014/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:04:54 +0100

Angle grinder! (seriously)

@jonhodgson I got these recently for my angle grinder, one concave, one convex. 😁 Fun times. 

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]]> b656b35f5091646abbc4146d0e723a79 Boo replied to the topic "Telecaster build Progress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/74151/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:34:13 +0100 unfortunately top loading tele bridges are relatively rare (I haven’t found one that also has individual saddles) so through stringing may be impossible to avoid. @jonhodgson This one is both, you can use it as a toploader. 👍  https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/vintage-telecaster-ash-tray-guitar-bridge/

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