@brie Thanks Brian. That's good advice. I'll do that before ripping it all out and starting again.

@chrishamilton Hi again Chris, Was just thinking about your electrics problems, the most likely culprits are probably the volume and tone pots and the pickup selector switch. Try cleaning these with ...

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I picked up that book mentioned earlier, so I'll be digging into that while I figure out what I want to do with the electronics as I rescue the old Yamaha.

@chrishamilton Welcome to the community from someone even closer, I live along the road near Falkirk, although I'm a bit further west just now over in Argyll.

Hi Chris, Welcome to the community from someone even further north!! Sure you will find answers to all of your questions. Happy soldering👍😃🎸 All the Best, Brian.

Welcome Chris from about 70 miles further North.

I second-second it. A great book that covers a huge amount of ground. Also, sign-up for his weekly emails for more free, but really useful/valuable, content. Gerry seems to be one of the good guys...

Awesome book and really nice person. I ask him hordes of question and he's always attentive. His sketchy setup serious is also lovely. Dead simple

Going to just start a thread here to post pictures and comments around my first build. Here we go! Attachment : PXL_20230525_032523740.jpg

Hi @tv101Yes, they played the OGWT in the early seventies and their set is available on YouTube. Speaking of OGWT, I went to see Ron Sexsmith at the Union Chapel on Tuesday and he was introduced on st...

Hey Darren @darrenking! I recorded that a week or two ago. Not got around to watching it yet though. (Should be on iPlayer for anyone interested). Think they were on OGWT or similar back in the d...

If you missed the recent documentary 'The Right to Rock' about the first real all girl rock band, Fanny, then you must watch it. Truly awesome and still playing and recording in their 70's. Here is wh...

@jamesbisset The cutaway is not quite cut yet. Major but Minor adjustment it seems like and it is your only recourse with a slight adjusting of the humps.

@manofgresley Sorry Ray, I’ve not been around for a while and I’ve just found this thread again. I’ve used paints from NW Guitars, Tonetech etc. They sell nitro paint in rattle cans or in tins ready f...

That's the neck glued in and post holes done, stil a bit more sanding then onto finish. Attachment : 20230523_172052-01.jpeg

Welcome @kalimar You've picked a great course to get you started. Enjoy the ride. Looking forward to seeing your guitar develop. 🎸🎶🙏🙂

Welcome along

@swepri Thanks so much. I have access to a lovely maker space here so I hope to put the tools and myself to work this week! I'll try to post photos here, but I'll definitely have them on instagram _ka...

Welcome @kalimar! The course is a great starting point with the build process described in small steps. If you stumble into any questions or problems, the crowd here will gladly help with advice.

Hello friends. I just signed up for mark's course on building electric guitars. Looking forward to it