I source most of my veneers from Capital Crispin in London. I first bought veneer from Crispins as a student in 1984 when they were based in Curtain Road in Shoreditch and they are some of the nicest ...

Hey Herb - It would be great to see some pics? ? Don't be surprised if it gets darker with more coats... ?

Damn wish I had an uncle like that! Shame they are already cut though...such is life... As you said you could use the pieces for acoustic guitar bridges - also: Archtop Finger Rest, bridge and tailpi...

Cheers John - Thanks for sharing that... Not my cup of tea but someone will find it useful ?

Holy Moly Darren - Amazing pics - Great work! The original Maccaferri Guitars were made this way so why not - I call it posh plywood. It should be stiffer and stronger - both good things - Just have t...

I would do that by routing first and then finishing by hand with a chisel (*edit: Gouge) - without serious machine like CNC I'm not sure how else it could be achieved. Maybe someone else can chime in?

Attachment : Trem.jpg Want to add a Trem to your dream guitar design? GREAT! I've just added the drawings to the Design Your Own Guitar course. Take a look and let me know if you have any Q's ? .....

Posted by: Carnivorous HERBivore good thinking but my wife might not agree... surprised she didn't have a little word about gunky, resinous residue in our largest casserole pot... think I got away wit...

Awesome! Where did the drawing come from? Did you make it? Here is some fancy Crelicam Ebony I have in stock - the one on the far right is Leopard figure Let me know if you want one I'll have to ask C...

Posted by: John L I love the Theorbo Mark, are you going to make one? I wouldn’t mind making a normal sized lute one day in the distant future when my skills have developed. Is that something you cou...

Posted by: Carnivorous HERBivore Are you planning an un-saddle pickup fitting video for an acoustic guitar Mark? That would be nice... Herb Yes Herb - that is for certain

Posted by: John L Right, I want to know everything! ? I would like to see a finishing course that explains and demonstrates different products. Measuring and cutting wood is a skill in itself and ther...

Posted by: Edwin I would very much like that! Also a topic on tool maintainance, e.g. sharpening plane blades, chisels, saws, drill bits etc. Cheers Edwin!

Posted by: John L Oh, there is something I wouldn’t mind learning. On any standard guitar such as an S type or T type with a laminated top, how do you do an elbow carve without going through the top? ...

OK Folks - hope the new year is treating you well! This year I'll be concentrating on adding more courses and content to the the site...there is so much I don't really know where to start so I'm askin...

Hey Marcel Thanks for those AMAZING words...WOW! 2004 - yeah...that brings back happy memories.. We have come such a long way - look at us now! Of course none of it would be possible without you, and ...

Thanks for your kind words Darren - it really means a lot to hear that. OK. I slept on it. Hemlock. Yeah why not! Remember that it is all about 'stiffness' or 'strength'. Like most builders I usually ...

Hey Darren - great to have you onboard! I have not used Hemlock for braces Some initial thoughts: (just back from a gig so I'll sleep on it...) Its all about the strength to weight ratio I'm betting t...

This is sorted now - thanks for the heads up folks!