I got a pair of platforms from the 70s that still fit me despite other clothing getting smaller...I could spray them

@rocknroller912 Yes they were a set of Hot Slags from Iron Gear, classy!

@tej Are the pick ups a matched set or did you buy them separate from different brands. It might be that the impedance on both is different.

@koendb I think I did check them when I got them but I can’t find a note of the rest so I’ll check that for sure. @robin if the resistance is fine I’ll do that however I read a few articles where peop...

@tej Some sound advice from @robin Maybe also a good idea to measure the DC resistance on that neck pickup. Could be a defect in the pickup too

Annoyingly the neck pickup is really low output, it’s not as hot as the bridge one anyway but the drop in volume between the too is far too significant. So if anyone can suggest a sound approach to di...

Hi, so having built the guitar I didn’t check both pickups before screwing everything down and stringing up etc. Annoyingly the neck pickup is really low output, it’s not as hot as the bridge one anyw...

Okay. Thanks guys. I'll give it a try once the finish is done.

. The truss rod somehow slipped about a half-inch toward the headstock. Obviously now it's going to be sticking out past the nut. It seems to be pretty solid in it's place but could it be (carefully) ...

Posted by: @wayne_f I'm not sure when or how this happened but I just now noticed it (after applying 3 coats of finish). The truss rod somehow slipped about a half-inch toward the headstock. Obviousl...

I'm not sure when or how this happened but I just now noticed it (after applying 3 coats of finish). The truss rod somehow slipped about a half-inch toward the headstock. Obviously now it's going to b...

@boo I learned on a course in Lincolnshire in about 2003 and think I still have the notes, including how to make a bow string with a spliced loop from wax thread. UK wood isn’t much good as it’s too f...

@tv101 Oh you spotted it. 🏹🎯🥇💯 😁👍

Posted by: @boo but I used to make bows and arrows when I was a kid and it’s just something I’m drawn to. 😆 😆 Clever @boo.

Posted by: @rocknroller912 I made an English Longbow @rocknroller912 What? Oh yes! It’s strange, I was looking into longbow making a while back but got totally distracted by guitar making. I will de...

@tej I will put my head on the chopping block and say no because Ash is very springy, so unless it’s all heart wood and very solid it will give under string pressure eventually. I made an English Long...

Posted by: @markbailey the main problem is the coarse grain. With hard bits next to soft bits it can be very difficult or near impossible to get all the lumps out Ok, this at least gives me somethin...

Posted by: @markbailey We'll all be watching and cheering you on whatever...if it explodes you get extra points! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'd say a definite no no for newbies - risky unless you have a few builds under your belt. It's too difficult to work. If you are experienced and prepared to take the risk then why not - if you can fi...

Posted by: @tej is there a reason not to use ash for a neck either it it’s entirety or and part of a laminated neck? Currently making a new ash blank for a body and someone’s offered up some ash for ...