@tv1 Yep it sure is! I helped Chris Eccleshall move workshop about three times and it was always knocking about, so I'm guessing 18yrs or so. He did a nice carve top from the same chunk - now it's my...

Attachment : Screenshot_20210320-204635_Gallery.jpg This is same piece of walnut

Oh and apologies for the ironing board in one of the photos...the missus mustn’t have put it away That should not be your wife's task @deej. Sometimes people really disappoint me with their outdated,...

Posted by: @Andy Flying V Lovely colours. Really like the back of the headstock.

@deej really happy to hear from you once again. Your early build videos was the pre cursor of me saying “I can do this” and it was because of you that propelled me to this level. Thank you. I’m glad ...

They are great looking guitars. The finish looks wonderful. Well done.

These guitars are definitely your style They are @clinton.....and these are a great example. I just love the shape and style of Fender guitars. They fit the body perfectly. Extremely well thought out...

@deej really happy to hear from you once again. Your early build videos was the pre cursor of me saying “I can do this” and it was because of you that propelled me to this level. Thank you.

@russ Thanks, yes the black hardware was a calculated and well thought out part of the builds. These guitars are definitely your style. Not a big Fender fan but I am starting to really appreciate the ...

@koendb Thanks, I often just stare at them in amazement that these bodies are made of Pine. You cannot even tell that they are cheap wood. Goes to show, you do not need to spend a fortune making a sol...

English Walnut resawn by hand American Black Walnut centre strip (Don't ask!) Does it look like a Jazz/Rock/Blues guitar to you? Attachment : 20210320_153447.jpg

Seriously, we all get better because of you and your insights and advice. You seem to cut the doubts and guess work that we all come across. @clinton Thank you my friend, we are a community here for ...

Yep it is, however, I will stick with the filler I have now and train my patience @koendb Are you painting or clear coating the neck for this guitar? You could grain fill that whilst you are waiting ...

@boo Seriously, we all get better because of you and your insights and advice. You seem to cut the doubts and guess work that we all come across.

A rubber eraser makes for a good sanding block for finer grit sandpaper to fix imperfections. Very forgivable even when pressure is applied. I admire you all for such a process to commit to. Results o...

"dedication and patience" are absolutely essential for spraying. @tv101 That’s it, you just have to accept that it’s a long and drawn out process that is repetitive and tedious. What makes it bearabl...

A rubber eraser makes for a good sanding block for finer grit sandpaper to fix imperfections. Very forgivable even when pressure is applied. I admire you all for such a process to commit to. Results o...

Any little imperfection in the bare wood will always show through. Stop, fill, sand and start again. Any little imperfection in the primer coats will always show through. Stop, fill, sand and start ...

You mean something like this? @koendb Yeah, that kind of thing. So long as it is a two part filler, it has a hardener (catalyst). 👍 This is the one I use. Attachment : 3AB17A99-8425-428...

At last some progress today. Decorating had taken over but that is done now so back to the geet. My first proper carve, fretting and fitting of inlays / side dots. On the whole it went well, no major ...