Guitar Making | Koendb | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/koendb/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Koendb. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:07:03 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 736516181a86dd7c55aad05a8a72819e Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/186290/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:20:16 +0100 Fantastic @koendb. Absolutely wonderful. 
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]]> 65fb194a5680ba6c0b48d8e8ff1e8a03 Boo replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/185231/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:04:40 +0000 @koendb Well this is all pretty damn cool. Great work. ✊😎

]]> 1554463656b8adffa82e1f4db8bfc388 Brian Walker replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172721/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:38:31 +0000 @koendb A true work of art 👍 😀 

]]> 43ade3884518b80fec0b5102a56acb97 Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172693/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:43:31 +0000 Superb! @koendb
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]]> 63d8bdeff95ad558ea18aaa70058ab52 SomethingNicer replied to the topic "My first! What a milestone!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172432/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:04 +0000 @koendb oh you know it….. #2 going to paint tomorrow. #3 starting this week

]]> c93b1f08fd330be9b38554bb11e382ac NSJ replied to the topic "Super tele build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172318/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:52:53 +0000 @koendb zero issues, I did 3 but when pulling the trem up it was pushing against the springs so I tried 2 and it works perfect.

]]> 17a291f06514d705e4df58d46c452571 Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172301/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:21:13 +0000 @koendb what great wood craft

]]> 496a6a150d560d4070e4ed0fdcae5dd7 Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172298/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:28:43 +0000 Absolutely Amazing @koendb. Fantastic skills.
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]]> 72bf37fbb89c0ad8511a2d32f0358d73 Russ replied to the topic "My first bass" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172296/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:25:33 +0000 Excellent @koendb.
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]]> 18a4209e92eb365558c29d2811688957 Russ replied to the topic "Can someone recommend me a sander?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172294/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:11:50 +0000 @somethingnicer
Like @koendb says, if you’ve got the money, Mirka Deros 5650 is the bee’s knees. If you’re looking for something a bit cheaper then Rutland’s do a reasonable…[Read more]

]]> 07d9b28dff9a0d4281d7d7bbd5433acd Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/171966/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:55:38 +0100 Coming along nicely @koendb. Keep them coming.
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]]> 29ecb6c231a3e051f081221e00367582 Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169759/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:32:47 +0100 Excellent @koendb.
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]]> ee7fbcdb8127e126356e94cc138bee0c Robin replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169652/ Fri, 31 May 2024 09:10:26 +0100 @koendb
That is impressive work, I can imagine how frustrating it must be getting all those curved edges to match up.

]]> 8d5a91da70eb8df7e3f5b4e851c7fda6 Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169647/ Fri, 31 May 2024 07:57:03 +0100 Fantastic @koendb. Wonderful craftsmanship. Really looking forward to seeing this one unfold. 
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]]> 7cb699361aa1cf399d595f63931093ef Boo replied to the topic "Renaissance Lute" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169615/ Thu, 30 May 2024 15:13:38 +0100 @koendb This is wonderful, I’m in awe of your work. Keep going, I can’t wait to see how you progress further with this. 

]]> f533aaa18500035861e9284359489a1b Robin replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163624/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:48:33 +0100 @koendb  Since this is a guitar forum I wonder if there is an interest if I also create a topic for the lute building as well? Please do, its been fascinating seeing the skills involved and watching the progress of…   Read more»

]]> 5f674b3095ddffe14e87c11d5e450955 Peter C-F replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163609/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:14:33 +0100 [quote data-userid=”14210″ data-postid=”25307″]

Go for it @koendb. I’m very interested in this one.
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I second that
 

]]> 91940a219a99f8bc4294a13a41321516 Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163595/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:50:45 +0100 Go for it @koendb. I’m very interested in this one.
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]]> 60e9984f0971fae9a528420bc6823b4c Koendb replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163373/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 02:24:51 +0100 [quote data-userid=”14156″ data-postid=”25265″] I was having the same thought!  [/quote]   [quote data-userid=”33887″ data-postid=”25275″]superb! the craftsmanship is great on this one, like others I’d…   Read more»

]]> c27e94ad31d726c9651e27cbb589a857 Robin replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163329/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:38:52 +0100 @koendb  The A course is only one string called the chanterelle. It s function is melody string. Because of esthetics, the peg and peg hole is made but does not have a real function. Some people use it to attach…   Read more»

]]> ddc024faa863d66367fe11ef71512808 tv1 replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163308/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:03:13 +0100 I was having the same thought!
 
 

]]> 4cb0cfd300b55b3fa1a7327a62d4ebf4 Robin replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163259/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:09:38 +0100 @koendb 
Thats looking great, an amazing amount of skill on show.  An odd question though, theres eight pegs on the headstock, but I can only see seven strings at the bridge, is there one missing or just a deceptive photo.

]]> 6cfd5ca36119ca39eb0ec4a3a6bbca43 Boo replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163236/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:07:54 +0100 @koendb It looks truly amazing, I wonder what it sounds like. 😉

]]> 1e27f58df925d45aa21da1d08e33c9a0 Boo replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163226/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:02:11 +0100 @koendb The most wonderful of wonderful things. 🏆🥇

]]> e19aeb9c66e60529c230ba174acf116f swepri replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163184/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:37:57 +0100 @koendb Wow! Really impressing work and skills.

]]> 5e13f061e85f92d210af469c1f07256d Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163145/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:54:17 +0100 You’ve got me interested in looking a bit more into this @koendb. Cheers.
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]]> d7df905434f77978ac48f2aa7ebf403c Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163118/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:40:15 +0100 Excellent work @koendb. Nylon string for the frets? A very interesting concept. How does it sound? 
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]]> a314a7065694375543f2d5cd86782f90 NSJ replied to the topic "Neck wood" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162814/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:58:27 +0100 @koendb can’t fight nature lol
 
 
 
 

]]> c815f45bc2fe505baa92bc1445c24596 NSJ replied to the topic "Robin's build #003 (take 2)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162811/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:53:27 +0100 @koendb always the same, you go to bed then wake up to another change in what you know to further complicate your life 🤣

]]> ad28d7c0226ff9f5bb73d8f577bb797f Boo replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162461/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:47:21 +0100 @koendb It’s stunning work, I’m so impressed. It’s definitely a whole different ball game to making electric guitars. Sure a lot of fundamental skills are the same but the tools and skill set required for making traditional acoustic instruments is…   Read more»

]]> 5bea1f806ee839e4cda5bb9a8519bb32 tv1 replied to the topic "What's that? Another one?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162438/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:04:59 +0100 That is the correct opinion @koendb
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]]> 7c9a235654cb429125ded6d9e909175a Russ replied to the topic "Bass build #1" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162277/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:45:18 +0100 You’re a busy man @koendb. 
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]]> a7626d56feeb5a6b1108b8f8c7a0ba5f tv1 replied to the topic "Pickups in an acoustic build ?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162234/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:14:40 +0100 I’ll just repeat that it’s a very long-term consideration @koendb 😉 
 
And probably something that will use so few correct tools and techniques that you’ll be crying on the floor …

]]> 801d15ce093753ece6c0ee5bcff7aad5 Boo replied to the topic "Bass build #1" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162218/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:56:40 +0100 @koendb Nice choices. I keep meaning to make a bass, it’s on my list. 

]]> b9de1c63b8796a4e8151337d7710c231 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #003 (take 2)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162215/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:54:00 +0100 @nsj  @koendb I’m thinking the same way as you both. I’ve tried giving the switch a good wiggle with no effect. I’m guessing there’s a hot wire on the bridge pickup circuit earthing somewhere, i think that would kill the…   Read more»

]]> 523eb2c3420bf17bfc9e8d678f58cd01 Russ replied to the topic "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162138/ Sat, 09 Sep 2023 09:28:38 +0100 It’s looking great @koendb……. I’m a wee bit jealous. 😁 
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]]> 2d3ae38c1de8810db3da8c857ecbd7b6 NSJ replied to the topic "What's that? Another one?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160989/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:09:54 +0100 @koendb Cheers, I use a bowl and dish router bit. Sort of trace the outline of the inner horns on paper then draw a nice circular shape and finally cut out an mdf template which i fine tune. Works great.

]]> 7e207a984925e5ca3f9aa66e276743b6 Boo replied to the topic "What I have been up to?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160938/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:43:38 +0100 @koendb Well, I’ve learned something new, every day is a school day. 
I’ve not heard of sympathetic resonance before but I’m sure I’ve heard it many times. Thanks for the info. 

]]> 4547487410b02cd4b411c8d88b2bce22 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "A new guitar is born" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160743/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:25:49 +0100 @koendb thank you! I drew up some other designs, but in all honesty they were ridiculous. This was the simplest and resist to do!

]]> c56b310270b01c2ffe19c6be78f76338 Boo replied to the topic "What I have been up to?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160715/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:38:39 +0100 @koendb Nice, I think we have some very similar ideas in creativity.

]]> e5c2d1f43c573365fd4e77b8c46a1773 Boo replied to the topic "What I have been up to?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160709/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:19:17 +0100 @koendb Man I love the shavehorse. What do you use it for? I want to make one, I’ve been thinking about it for ages.

]]> 7dd3398555b91663868c73ee940a15ef Russ replied to the topic "What I have been up to?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160685/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:48:20 +0100 Lovin’ the wee tool chest @koendb. 
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]]> 1160b93e13aff4f13c735baddfd6f631 Boo replied to the topic "Bathroom panel Tele 🚿" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160670/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:49:11 +0100 @koendb 😆😆😆😆 
I’m going to weigh it now. In fact, I’ll weigh both of these bodies. I don’t know what weight an average Tele is, do you? 

]]> 5ae3bee30cc1e969f5c5e476cb665f9f Russ replied to the topic "📐Russ' Parlour N°2📏" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160643/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 08:39:23 +0100 Thanks @koendb. I think I could say…   Read more»

]]> 7440ec42e31edccbb989b28a009442bd Boo replied to the topic "Bathroom panel Tele 🚿" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160535/ Sat, 26 Aug 2023 08:08:22 +0100 @koendb Thanks man. I’m doing ok, I’m eating pretty well and having the occasional drink 😉🥃 so my weight is staying pretty much the same, I’m not losing any at the moment.  OHHHHHH. ………. You mean the weight of the…   Read more»

]]> 602a8a7da379e7d7ce8c1cfd0edfbbc8 Boo replied to the topic "Starting airgun painting set recommendation" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160111/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:06:43 +0100 @koendb Right, quick run down.  You should buy the compressor with biggest tank you can afford and with the highest CFM (cubic feet per minute) rating. Also, stay clear of HVLP spray guns if you are buying a smaller, cheaper…   Read more»

]]> 69d6f1a05bf9312ef804df71ccda326a Clinton replied to the topic "Starting airgun painting set recommendation" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/159928/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:45:10 +0100 @koendb @boo Umhhh, you might need to chime in on this. I am about to pull the trigger on spray guns real soon as well. 

]]> 1df7552defb2d9072dce85830daf036c Peter C-F replied to the topic "Starting airgun painting set recommendation" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/159561/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:11:24 +0100 @Koendb that looks like an adequate compressor for small jobs like finishing a guitar. Go for low volume airgun – that way you wil have more control over the thickness of the finish layer.  High volume is more suitable for…   Read more»

]]> 38b6f5bef3ed8c91ed543d10300a6383 Russ replied to the topic "📐Russ' Parlour N°2📏" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/159551/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:53:36 +0100 Excellent repair job @koendb. Toolbox? 🤔…. there’s an idea. 
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]]> c6d53d4700a376eab5835798f5575d49 Koendb replied to the topic "📐Russ' Parlour N°2📏" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/159541/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:11:40 +0100 The Renaissance guitar build is on hold until september, but I started making a mold for a dreadnought guitar, I am planning to build a 12  string and a…   Read more»

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