@mattbeels @boo Electronics buffs in the UK use the term “ground” it’s recognised fairly world wide. Professional stage sound equipment has a ground lift switch to counter the effect of so many bits o...

@boo Thanks for the tips on Aquacoat. I bought some but haven’t tried it yet, so I’ve got a clue about how to work with it now. If you bought it from Tonetech you could ask them for a trade account an...

Ive got some pots lying around from when I used to be interested in electronics. Was going to have a clear out one day so if you know the value, probably 250 or 500k ohms logarithmic or linear, I’ve p...

@boo Ive got some pots lying around from when I used to be interested in electronics. Was going to have a clear out one day so if you know the value, probably 250 or 500k ohms logarithmic or linear, ...

Yeah I have P90's in a strat and in my ikea guitar and they both are very good. I mean , Iron Gear P90's (Platinum 90 ) obviously 🙂 It seems the edit button does not work for me on this forum ᾑ...

I used iron gear steel twin ll on a tele build and I’ve been very pleased with the result. They were easy to wire using a push/pull pot for the extra coil boost. Mine will be an attempt to stay as cl...

That’s a great feature to have. I know what you mean though, I don’t use the tone control either, I’m not that good a player. I spend most of my time remembering where to put my fingers. Try my best ...

Oh, the pots are push/pull... one splits the coils, the other completely switches out the tone circuit. I NEVER use tone controls. It's surprising the difference removing the tone circuit completely m...

Oh that is beautiful, I love Flame Maple. Nice choice of pickups too.

Here is "The Tiger" from my second visit to the Bailey barn workshop near Coventry. I don't have any construction images - I took video which I've subsequently lost. Book matched flame maple cap over ...

Posted by: Edwin The first guitar I ever built..... And not the last, because this one started it all! The year: 2006 The place: Mark's shop in the Maybole area The guitar: Attachment : 20180929_...

I have! I'll post a few when I've got the opportunity.

Posted by: Edwin I had such a great time back then.... So great I entered a second time in 2008!! Any pics?

I had such a great time back then.... So great I entered a second time in 2008!!

Gorgeous!

The first guitar I ever built..... And not the last, because this one started it all! The year: 2006 The place: Mark's shop in the Maybole area The guitar: Attachment : 20180929_092837.jpg A...

@markbailey Have watched loads of YouTube stuff with table routers and table saws with exposed cutters and blades..........mostly from USA.........goggles, dust masks and ear-protectors are often miss...

Posted by: Edwin ? there will be little running with my legs chopped off..... Exactly...and you'll need a new nickname - I'd suggest 'Stumpy' ? Cheers for understanding!

? there will be little running with my legs chopped off..... No PITA though, you are perfectly correct. What I do at home is my concern. Your workshop is another matter entirely (as is your forum for ...

Posted by: John L Posted by: mark bailey 2nd reply button test Have you been to button moon? ? Oh yes - many times... ?