@liebe Sweet T guitars on youtube would be the guy to check out regarding using it with stains. I tend to just go natural. And yeh, matt/satin is where I'm at. Mine came from that place

@liebe I’ve not used the Liberon oil yet but will probably finish my current build with it, I imagine the Crimson oils and Liberon are pretty similar, the method of application certainly is. Thanks fo...

@liebe looking good, the osmo poly x stuff it brilliant imo, bought some not long ago to try out and very happy with the results. I don't see it in the pics but if stacking the heel use different p...

Have a look at crimsonguitars.com, they do a range of stains (both spirit and water based) and finishing oils. I used the penetrating guitar finishing oil on my Winebox guitar and it gave a nice satin...

Modify it, I do it all the time. I'm never aiming for an exact shape, just similar lol

Attachment : EB5E2AEC-AF0C-4D1A-8C8F-AFDAC7AEA7D2.jpeg @tv101 I can’t work out how to upload a picture of the mandolin. It doesn’t seem to work whatever I try!

@liebe - much easier!

Any guitar - built or bought - that is fun to play and looks as good as yours does, is a good guitar. So congrats on your first build being a good one! Over the next 50 builds, they'll get even bette...

I appreciate your work in creating this masterpiece. Your fingers must dance on the fretboard, creating melodies that touch the soul. The way you would wield the six strings is pure magic! Your strumm...

Yes indeed, and it surely does not help that you can t reach the sympathetic strings easily to stretch them , if the play strings are all mounted

Today I g ot the round over done, cavity sorted and made the slot for the blade switch. Used the router dremmel attachment and a straight edge as a guide. Attachment : 20230828_171248.jpg At...

@dhawkes1gmail-com Nice guitar! 👍 It is a special feeling when a new guitar is finished, adjusted and plays well.

@boo looks great. I think I've found an alternative to the treble bleed - the 50s wiring. Google it. Apparently a thing. It will give a similar effect. I did it on my Tele and the effect is nearly the...

I'm using an unfinished control plate and some unfinished brass knobs. I've got CTS pots, Orange drop cap 47, and a treble bleed. Attachment : IMG_20230825_114037.jpg Attachment : IMG_2023...

I did a couple of test fits to check alignment etc and to get a feel for how it will look and feel as a guitar. I think it's going to look nice, I hope it sounds good and plays well. Whilst the neck i...

@russ Thanks! It will replace my backpack I was using to drag my tools, pencils and notes back and forth from Lute building class.A bit heavier, but nicer to open a drawer then to go looking for that ...

So I haven't built new guitars anymore this summer, but soon, my renaissance guitar build will go in its final stages.I did do a lot of other stuff: I made a shavehorse Attachment : 04A081C4-1D9C...

Forgot to say that I hammered in a few frets before I glued on the bridge. Attachment : PXL_20230519_133334567.jpg And beveled the edges. Attachment : PXL_20230519_144658653.jpg Ἳ...

Then glued it on. Use two 4mm drill bits to locate it in place then clamp it on using the three wee cauls on top and the bridge plate caul inside. Attachment : PXL_20230525_102634606.jpg At...

Then started to carve it in to shape. Attachment : PXL_20230517_142555996.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230517_144534700.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230517_144649317.jpg Attachment : PXL_...