@darrenking Ive never built a bass but I was doing research for a friend who wants to create a replica Fender Music Master bass that was his first one in the 70s. I found that they were built from a s...

Posted by: @boo @russ you should definitely get an electrician to install power in your workshop, it will make life a lot easier. Using extension leads is ok for now but it’s such a pain. I'm giving...

@russ you should definitely get an electrician to install power in your workshop, it will make life a lot easier. Using extension leads is ok for now but it’s such a pain.

@rocknroller912 I don't have any fixed power in the shed. I have to run a cable from the house......maybe one day I'll put some armoured cable in. I've got a little heater but I can only put it on whe...

@russ I work in my garage and don’t have any heating. Sometimes I plug in a dehumidifier to clear the damp.

Posted by: @rocknroller912 @russ Your work space is looking good but you have picked the hardest time of year to start. Your right @rocknroller912. Timing hasn't been kind. I'm hoping for some nice ...

@russ Your work space is looking good but you have picked the hardest time of year to start.

Posted by: @russ My first build will be Mark's Bandsman design following his course step by step @russ you won’t be disappointed, I think as well if you’re using the kit from Mark you’ll avoid some ...

Posted by: @tej @russ one other thing please make sure there is ventilation in the shed so you don’t get trouble with damp and mould? I'm glad you've mentioned that @tej. I've been reading all about...

Posted by: @boo @russ Wow! Big news and a big step forward. You’re getting closer Russ, it looks great. 👍 Cheers @boo. It's been a long time coming. Thanks for all the support and encouragem...

Posted by: @tej @russ Love it, are you tooled up so to speak or do you need to go shopping before you can start the build? Have you designed what you plan to make, I don’t recall seeing any plans? T...

@russ Wow! Big news and a big step forward. You’re getting closer Russ, it looks great. 👍

@russ one other thing please make sure there is ventilation in the shed so you don’t get trouble with damp and mould?

@russ Love it, are you tooled up so to speak or do you need to go shopping before you can start the build? Have you designed what you plan to make, I don’t recall seeing any plans?

Hello Peeps, It's been a long slow journey with many hurdles to get over........one of them being no space to build in. I've been on this Forum for over a year now..... still no guitar wood cut. The ...

Posted by: @tej Mostly wondering if I need additional strength in the neck? @tej I don’t have anything to offer for a 7 string as of yet because I haven’t built one. However, all the guitar building...

Hi guys, so for my next build I want to construct a 7 string, are there any tidbits of advice anyone can offer up specific to doing that? Mostly wondering if I need additional strength in the neck? I ...

@tej Also, like I said earlier, put a small amount of bees wax on the thread of each screw. Doing this lubricates and eases the action of putting the screw in, it helps take strain off the screw. If t...

@boo that’s a good system, annoyingly one that never occurred to me before!

Posted by: @tej Didn’t use power tools, just not used to hard woods and used an incompetently small pilot, clearly not the strongest of screws either mind 🙂 @tej My rule of thumb: whatever s...