Guitar Making | mark bailey | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/markbailey/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning mark bailey. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:01:32 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 cfe98a86b4a09e222a87b179efc076f2 Boo posted a new topic "Help for a fellow guitar maker" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/185474/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:55:55 +0000 Hello, I’m not sure whether this is allowed @markbailey but I’ll just ask.   A good friend of mine and fellow guitar maker has a Go Fund Me campaign for funds for vital repairs and improvements of his workshop. He…   Read more»

]]> 23630b179415bf360febe18db2dcf583 Andrew Orton replied to the topic "Hello everyone, newbie member - Andy" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/179914/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:49:42 +0100 @markbailey thankyou Mark. I’m really enjoying being a member, and your method of tutoring is great

]]> 2b27b40411e42894d0b333c8294b3e7b Andrew Orton replied to the topic "Hello everyone, newbie member - Andy" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/179912/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:45:02 +0100 @markbailey thankyou Mark. I’m really enjoying being a member, and your method of tutoring is great

]]> da475f2dc8520cfef7d80fce131bcb52 Andrew Orton replied to the topic "Hello everyone, newbie member - Andy" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/179911/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:44:25 +0100 @markbailey thankyou Mark. I’m really enjoying being a member, and your method of tutoring is great

]]> 8c275cf01dd4bef439d2bfa5f676e828 Boo replied to the topic "Stopping the truss rod from sliding in slot" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/178148/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:12:10 +0100 @markbailey It depends on how big your rod is, it could be a struggle to get it into a slot sometimes. ✊😆
Sorry, that was very childish. 

]]> 76442cc94c145a25aaeb4d64a091b19f culbinguitars replied to the topic "New member with resin issues" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/173302/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:19 +0000 Thank you @markbailey. I’ve just done contrasting wooden dots before using a plug cutter but wanted to try something different this time. I’ve polished and polished the resin up to 800 grit and it’s still a turgid brown – fairly…   Read more»

]]> 3cc6e3d421756a9c15a95336d846b101 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/173040/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:38:46 +0000 @markbailey 
Hi to you both and a belated Happy New Year. I’m pleased to read that things a picking up for you. Still hoping to get a workshop day with you sometime.

]]> c29c1e0b2cc648f38c110fa7027e8f46 Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172681/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:38:13 +0000
  • @markbailey , take your time health first the rest comes later. Thx for the update. Best to you and the familie.
    • ]]>         a0f46944282c2bb4462d52eb5f93d162 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/172680/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:16:38 +0000 Hi @markbailey  Thanks for the reply. I hope my comment didn’t offend, it certainly wasn’t my intention, and really sorry to hear you’re going through tough times. I think everyone would be thrilled with news from you both, but not…   Read more»

    ]]>         38153f1614198aa4539cecbe42cb7d95 NSJ replied to the topic "les Paul style" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169891/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:29:03 +0100 @markbailey learnt to carve the top and got inspired to do the heel from one of your lives where you did that carve top with an amber burst.

    ]]>         d16b4264af9f8f51053a2009059c7709 Stephen Hayes replied to the topic "Build 2 Dubious showcase!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169885/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 16:32:23 +0100 @markbailey Definitely one of yours although at the time of purchase the species identity was a little indeterminate – if you say sycamore I believe you. ! just liked the way it looked. Thought I had blown it with the…   Read more»

    ]]>         cfc5e9c89e6fe16e6a42bd19c5e28942 Russ replied to the topic "Acoustic Bliss" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168692/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:52:57 +0100 @markbailey @cazdaz
    Great to see Acoustic Bliss back live from The Twa Dugs, Carol & Mark. 🙌🏻 
    🎶🙏🎸🙂

    ]]>         142b882897d0681b0fda4d20d8ddb0c7 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167990/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:25:03 +0000 @markbailey  https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/6Tn1dEZh0CjD Maybe this link to my video will work, and I’ll repeat, I’m not a player, I just play enough amuse myself. You did meet me in person briefly a few years ago, I came down to collect an…   Read more»

    ]]>         5f6e14a18f90f6972c97109b027f8101 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167941/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:27:04 +0000 As promised here’s some more photos now that its finished (apart from the strings needing trimmed) I’m absolutely delighted with it. Huge thanks to @markbailey for the inspiration and for passing on the knowledge of how to do this, and…   Read more»

    ]]>         0772ab716b1fd1292a6ba8b7da19181b Brian Walker replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167665/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:03:19 +0000 @markbailey Thanks for your kind words Mark, I would have been very reluctant to start on such an endeavour without your fantastic videos and the end result would not have been of the same quality. I can’t thank you enough,…   Read more»

    ]]>         e071819ea2e8ed7e2a368fd35991af2b SomethingNicer replied to the topic "How to contact about order?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167533/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:49:56 +0000 @markbailey thanks mark! I’m really enjoying your academy so far!

    ]]>         a2df2144dc023d532c07d03211a2a4bb Robin replied to the topic "Materials for first guitar?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167455/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 15:03:14 +0000 @somethingnicer I built my first electric using scrap wood and second hand parts from ebay to see if I had the skills.  For my second build I bought the kit from @markbailey, absolutely every part you need is there in…   Read more»

    ]]>         09fe88656462540f546c2b7e3eaf5cce Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167408/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:51:42 +0000 I’ve made my bridge now, that’s a fun wee project in its own. Took me about 6 hours to do what @markbailey does in his 35 minute video, but just follow the instructions and it happens. Photos of its various…   Read more»

    ]]>         2b74d79e9275862ec18611ca567e6b3f Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166897/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 16:51:05 +0000 @markbailey  Thanks for your input Mark, I’ve read the book and I think, with me being an engineer, I got caught up in theory and numbers. I’ll stick with your brace carving directions, I’ve also decided to use a pre…   Read more»

    ]]>         5652510efafd3fa7ad4bf67e318eebf9 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166862/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:58:00 +0000 @rocknroller912  @peter-c @markbailey This is an extract from the book ( ‘The Art of Tap Tuning’ by Roger H. Siminoff ) these are suggested target notes (not definitive) for the braces with the soundboard/backboard edge secured in a frame.  The…   Read more»

    ]]>         441903e0bc396fb23f142a6811c73598 NSJ replied to the topic "Build #4 (formerly build #3 😂)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166804/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:17:37 +0000 @markbailey I got the neje 3 plus myself, makes a lovely logo. Can do more but I’ve not put the effort in yet lol

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    I run mine at lower power then do multiple passes so I get a nice…   Read more»

    ]]>         694cdd5cc09db47c9219df886484add3 Rathius posted a new topic "Vintage 💄 pickup question" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166768/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:39:29 +0000 First off, thank you to everyone that’s helped me on here the last couple of years. Also thanks @markbailey for the courses, this forum, and his guidance on those difficult questions. It has been very much appreciated.

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    I’ve searched…   Read more»

    ]]>         40fc7967bf9243afc6628945777ca814 USADave replied to the topic "Latest build and need some advice!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166682/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:31:42 +0000 @markbailey Thank you Mark! (your lessons are how I am able to do any of this! I must admit I miss seeing you on YouTube) I will mount the bridge on some scrap and put some strings on the bridge…   Read more»

    ]]>         71c3bfb9e225125ea0061795a0fc0d87 NSJ replied to the topic "Build #4 (formerly build #3 😂)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166560/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 23:04:49 +0000 @markbailey they’re pretty cheap these days but great for a logo etc. People cut out their own templates and all sorts but logo is as far as I’ve got lol

    ]]>         fcf229233167a2261b66fbdf0d671b00 Rathius replied to the topic "Build #4 (formerly build #3 😂)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166528/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 03:19:12 +0000 @markbailey also, I used fine mother of pearl dust and wicked CA into it then sanded it and the abalone dots down. It’s a really thin stroke on the logo so it’s quite difficult to cut a piece of inlay…   Read more»

    ]]>         d83e15017232cde9697b4761ea06ba6a Rathius replied to the topic "Build #4 (formerly build #3 😂)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166527/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:24:57 +0000 @markbailey MARK! Yes my mentor, I forgot to mention that detail. Apologies. A couple of months ago my laser engraver arrived. I bought it in 2021. Yeah over 2 years later it arrived. I found it on Kickstarter. Actually, I…   Read more»

    ]]>         970928277978994fdff326125e6a97e3 NSJ replied to the topic "New member - third build - still a novice" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166526/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:24:36 +0000 @markbailey lol it is shit isn’t it! Lead free for a problematic life!     @cafebrouge if you’re on FB there’s some not bad groups, UK Amateur Guitar Builder and Luthiers Club are a couple.   For the basics you…   Read more»

    ]]>         3330c657d46c875132a1bdf3b0e23c91 nortski replied to the topic "Looking for a fret spacing ruler" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166516/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:12:12 +0000 @markbailey Hi Mark. I very much appreciate the kind offer but I have my heart set on a 25″ scale (the design is actually finished) and I’m a stubborn s.o.b lol. I think you’re right though, I will buy a…   Read more»

    ]]>         b7ab8590646da00b65716eb85e0cca2c nortski replied to the topic "Member cancellation and contact form not working." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/165885/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:31:44 +0000 @markbailey @cadaz thank you both for the replies and for sorting the issue, it’s much appreciated. Hopefully I will be able to resubscribe in the future 🙂

    ]]>         c0b500d984b585b9987209eae2483304 Russ replied to the topic "Member cancellation and contact form not working." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/165869/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:32:49 +0000 Hi @nortski
    Mark is @markbailey and Carol is @cazdaz. 
    🎸🎶🙂🙏
     

    ]]>         6f2d7df9bfad7261fb77650e083c704f Rathius replied to the topic "Floyd Rose routing" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162683/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:26:17 +0100 @markbailey thanks mark, much appreciated

    ]]>         7c3a5f882dd9ab1f6b18921934455ddc Dan Hawkes posted a new topic "Scarf headstock jig" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162029/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:17:18 +0100 Hi All, I’ve completed my first electric build and really happy with it. My next project is to build a scarf headstock neck, and after following @markbailey YouTube live vid I’ve tried to copy the jig design. I followed the…   Read more»

    ]]>         64164b76b7ca3b7d009168c8ed84eefc Boo replied to the topic "Bathroom panel Tele 🚿" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/161672/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:25:55 +0100 I wonder what @markbailey thinks of this £hit? 

    ]]>         0fde134893480d019ec3e6409563bfcf tv1 replied to the topic "BACK IN THE ROOM !! .... and LOOK who is here for our first open workshop session :)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/161200/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0100 How abso-bloody-lutely wonderful. Had a great time up there in the workshop with the genius that is @markbailey and the wonderful soup-maker-in-chief Carol and then in various entertainment venues in/around Ayr with various members of the wider Bliss community. And…   Read more»

    ]]>         e8b8b990781575f369c87308cb5d6f25 Boo replied to the topic "BACK IN THE ROOM !! .... and LOOK who is here for our first open workshop session :)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160943/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:04:17 +0100 Oh I am very envious, that looks like damn good fun and I’m sure everyone enjoyed (are enjoying) time in the workshop. I’m a lot nearer to you now, @markbailey and Carol, a visit is way overdue. There is something in particular…   Read more»

    ]]>         7051b90947ecd915e2eb59ea030eb320 Russ replied to the topic "BACK IN THE ROOM !! .... and LOOK who is here for our first open workshop session :)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160913/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:27:33 +0100 @markbailey @tv101 @jamesbisset
    What’s it like having the two of them in the same room? 🤣…..A lot of shenanigans I imagine…..🤣 
    Good to see you all working away.
    🎸🙂🎶🙏

    ]]>         15bdfbb6d6bcd43b573f1e4371031efe Russ replied to the topic "What should I do with this?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/159133/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:16:52 +0100 Are you going on…   Read more»

    ]]>         0fc38272d6fdd154fd3941848b71ecda Robin replied to the topic "22nd fret of a fanned fretted neck is crooked/doesnt follow the pattern" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157169/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:28:14 +0100 @dav 

    Do you know where I could buy a blank from? Im looking for Maccasar Ebony blank if possible. 

    I don’t know what part of the world you are in, but here in the UK, I’ve bought mine from @markbailey

    ]]>         565cc730e27ef43f8a50e2ea001e97d2 tv1 replied to the topic "Sweet 16 ? HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEEVEE ONE OH ONE * update*" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155901/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:29:58 +0100 @markbailey That was one of my big life-changing experiences, for which I will forever be grateful to you, for your confidence that – really – I could and would build a guitar, you patience, your incredible skill-sharing and for being…   Read more»

    ]]>         34cb5809c622a14dc3bac7e60dfdd460 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155055/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:43:58 +0000 @markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@koendb The Resonator project is on hold for now…as is my electric guitar build…but, when i return to the Resonator project i hope to do a neck reset…with steam…as suggested by so many as a real confirmation as to my…   Read more»

    ]]>         6022343abd3d1142f83d848c41c15bfc POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154068/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:01:12 +0000 @markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@koendb Rather than lowering the saddle, is there any possible/practical way of raising the neck? Great question,,,i think it’s at the root of the problem.  I’m all ‘ pondered out’ and think the simple things are generally the easiest and…   Read more»

    ]]>         80e2514c82652e7af127cbeca881b135 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153948/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:35:06 +0000 @markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@k I’m at a loss here for ideas..if i sand and lower the saddle, i’ll have NO break angle to the tail piece and fighting buzzing on the cover plate…i could put a riser on the nut and use…   Read more»

    ]]>         676736a0786e5d641d09ad6a177f6f41 Robin posted a new topic "Help, I've lost my entire post" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/152417/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:36:24 +0000 I seem to have lost my entire thread “Robin’s build #003″I thought I was deleting a bit of text in a reply I was composing, but looks like I’ve deleted the entire thread.@markbailey , can you help, are you able…   Read more»

    ]]>         aad6d91a55ad637db917fa93b4511bcd Boo replied to the topic "WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/151661/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:24:04 +0000 @markbailey That is exciting news and a great idea.  I’ve still not been to your workshop but I might be able to see it, over the water from here. 😂 I have got to make the time, I’m closer to…   Read more»

    ]]>         240df594dc1f83c89b5692aca6137d95 Russ replied to the topic "WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/151641/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 17:50:19 +0000 All sounding good @markbailey…. exciting!
    Keep the pictures coming @jamesbisset. 
    🎸🙏🎶🙂

    ]]>         2e22dccba2b2f150b5fc593d5b6ff020 tv1 replied to the topic "Bailey Exotica for sale" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/151042/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:59:37 +0000 @markbailey – is this one you recognise or remember?

    ]]>         02138d54488f3f973aafb8d94f6363ed Robin replied to the topic "Evening all" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/150328/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:59:25 +0000 Hi @dave  welcome to the group. Of the three necks I’ve made, the first was a plank of mahogany from a friends workshop, the second was maple from @markbailey and the third was laminated from the leftovers of the first…   Read more»

    ]]>         fd03943c04fd8abddc4206b881ff9a13 Russ replied to the topic "Acoustic Bliss" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/149675/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:25:33 +0000 @cazdaz @markbailey
    Enjoyed Blissmas last night. Have a great New Year celebration. 🥳
    🎶🙂🎸🙏

    ]]>         05f2561ebfc9abf9e6f8fdf73417d28a NSJ replied to the topic "🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/149505/ Sat, 24 Dec 2022 23:50:13 +0000 @markbailey Merry xmas to you and Carol.
     
    Personally I’m looking forward to the new year and my missing parcels finally showing up so I can get on with building! Need my fix man! Lol

    ]]>         644f0a0832806af1f0eb1a2d90cb94b5 Russ replied to the topic "🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/149502/ Sat, 24 Dec 2022 18:02:44 +0000 [quote data-userid=”2″ data-postid=”22794″] Happy Xmas Y’all! @markbailey @cazdaz Thank you Mark and Carol. I love being part of this community and following everything that is going on. I too will be contributing a bit more on the building front in…   Read more»

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