Guitar Making | mikeyrjiom | Activity https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/mikeyrjiom/activity/ Activity feed for mikeyrjiom. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:05:32 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 8d292d8c61e0b8394dea12afc5bffe24 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Triumvirate" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/171281/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:22:25 +0100 These look absolutely fabulous Dan @liebe I love the finish you get on them. I have persisted with Spray on Nitro up to now with varying degrees of success but think I will give this a try. Do you have…   Read more»

]]> 70e7fde75d1e6f718cb97c29e68617e0 mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "The Mark Bailey Bug Topic" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/171243/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:53:33 +0100 Hello people of the guitar world. I haven’t posted for quite some time now but thought I would update you on my journey since being bitten by the guitar makers bug and hitting a milestone in guitar building. My first…   Read more»

]]> 67d16d545e0a74b98c15061f368ae30b mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Acoustic Build number 8" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162301/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:11:29 +0100 Thank you all for your comments. I will try to condense the build. I do keep pictures of the builds but there are a lot. I have sold all but the first acoustic guitar so far. Not making much profit…   Read more»

]]> 06127a7b22af07567048e8bc74c9b68d mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "Acoustic Build number 8" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162242/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:09:34 +0100 I started on Mark’s Build your own Acoustic course in May 2018. Loved every minute of it and can highly recommend him as a teacher of Luthiery. completed the acoustic and Elkectric courses over the next 2 years. Travel was…   Read more»

]]> 08b6f3d109fcdc04450ad1fe209ff864 mikeyrjiom 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/162241/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:53:48 +0100 Great to see people back in the workshop again. I will have to sort a trip out to Ayr from the Isle of man and maybe get in a hollow body course. 😉 

]]> 8ee3c2ff25ad4feab5de5916686ed7c1 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "First Acoustic Build Complete" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/149567/ Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:07:33 +0000 @norriemac
Nice work. There is a great amount of satisfaction when you finish your first build and an acoustic as well.

]]> 9ab6005de0fcf730da147f8488ccbe25 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Latest acoustic build. Will try and put some video/audio up as well as pics" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/131600/ Fri, 20 May 2022 15:03:09 +0100 Hey (@russ) You gave me an idea. I have a facebook account for the MJC Guitars IOM and I’ve copied the link from there.
 
Lets see if that works as well
 
https://fb.watch/d7pz1bH0e5/

]]> a74eb6304b63c905207214ced993c34c mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Latest acoustic build. Will try and put some video/audio up as well as pics" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/131592/ Fri, 20 May 2022 12:55:16 +0100 Thanks (@russ)
Can’t seem to get the video file below the 128Mb limit to be able to post. Anyone got any help on that. Have seen a few videos posted.

]]> 99467d65da0e25d173dd2f756e9e2742 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Latest acoustic build. Will try and put some video/audio up as well as pics" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/131552/ Fri, 20 May 2022 07:12:29 +0100 Thanks @Koendb. All down to Marks’ courses and patience starting me on the journey. 

]]> e33a012b72e8fc159cd9e9451a3418a4 mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "Latest acoustic build. Will try and put some video/audio up as well as pics" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/131516/ Thu, 19 May 2022 21:30:35 +0100

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]]> 3aac6f5672b398433371f6a3085accd0 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Cedar Soundboard repair" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/102638/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:02:40 +0100 Thanks (@clinton) for the help.
I will contact the owner and arrange a time so I can do the work.
Will let you know the outcome (@markbailey) nice to hear from you. Hope all is well

]]> c1e6c21b2473be3172c4e46f642ffe96 mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "Cedar Soundboard repair" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/102580/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:12:39 +0100 Hello from the Isle of Man. The good news…. I actually sold one of my acoustic builds. (can I call myself a luthier now 😆) The bad news….. The guy has had it a month and a friend has scratched…   Read more»

]]> b4996c8c7eb52ec58add4ce2f98a9207 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Four piece acoustic back." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/99659/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:47:59 +0100 Thanks for the quick reply @darrenking  I thought as much so will need some more bracing pieces then 🙂
Hope all is well with you
Mike
 

]]> 7b9d607df82bb3d8e92a4d4d86a3108b mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "Four piece acoustic back." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/99656/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:20:42 +0100 I have acquired a really beautiful exotic ebony back and side set. Just joined the back and all is good but it came in 4 pieces. My question is do you need to use three centre seam strips ? One…   Read more»

]]> 3a4d2b80ef1432b22fe1e2a1b3722c7e mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Wood suppliers" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/99655/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:04:30 +0100 I have bought billets and purflings among other bits from David Dyke at https://www.luthierssupplies.co.uk. Good quality and very helpful staff. 

]]> c315a5c12a36423d9176e33142249e7f mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Inlays/marquetry" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/97109/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:36:18 +0100 Mark suggests on his videos that you use sanding sealer before cutting out the rosette, as it helps stop any tear out. You just rag it on around the area you are cutting the rosette out As well as new…   Read more»

]]> 56252873fa2660fbec6f535ad89c93a2 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "BEND IT LIKE BAILEY!!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/76927/ Wed, 05 May 2021 08:40:39 +0100 Great video @steveadams  
Glad to see you’re having fun even at a stressful bit of making an acoustic. 

]]> 82dd6d7468bed38d83a32b04e98ee467 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "First Acoustic build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/58565/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:49:43 +0100 Wow, fantastic looking acoustic @bpower . Love the contrast of the Paduk with the maple neck.
Well done.

]]> 5c85e4a00fcfdb6efe74ba7d26233cf5 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "I did it......loose neck pocket!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/56100/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:14:37 +0100 @peebee Spot on with your last comment I think that’s the way round for the future. I have a PRS custom 22 fret template that I have had to shim the neck sides with .35mm cuts. I cut a slice…   Read more»

]]> 5d6c32e6cd94741bbfcfd8a8eca27f70 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52777/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:39:57 +0000 🤣 🤣  New design coming up then @eddie6string

]]> 00e3411a576ff02cc61bc72b99b456c9 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52562/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:16 +0000 @mattbeels @deej. Yes it is an inlay (MOP) Its on the Isle of Man flag which is where I live. 🇮🇲  👍

]]> 2dede0a9c3e73092c957d858a7a3ec08 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52358/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 20:20:14 +0000 Thanks @deej

]]> 7e14ae20652324b9bc2933931eaabbd7 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "No Livestream Sat" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52238/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:39:50 +0000 Thinking of you @markbailey and Carol. Sending hugs and hope all goes well. Stay safe.
Caroline & Mike

]]> 432a1b8bf7f3935966afb4577b53821f mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52209/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 14:04:36 +0000 Thanks for all the comments guys it is really appreciated. @boo  and @koendb  Most stuff came from Tonetech Manchester, just the tomato Red from R&F Golden yellow water based stain to pull the flame out a bit. Then the sealer…   Read more»

]]> 37f14fb6bd741f1ac8e75aedffdc5009 mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52165/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:52:27 +0000 On the back of Mark’s new finishing course, I decided to have a go at the burst style of finish on my latest creation. So:- PRS Style carved top electric guitar. Flamed maple on mahogany back finished in Sienna burst….   Read more»

]]> 0ae604e239dacba91af73cad48d1cab8 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Finishing Maple Fretboards" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/43951/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:46:33 +0000 Thanks  @boo 
The video was very useful.
Just need to find the part on the finishing course that talks about how Lewis sprayed @rashdown_online (Roland’s) guitar neck.

]]> f5c8b63138ba89aa0158e57db876c463 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Finishing Maple Fretboards" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/43354/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:53:15 +0000 Thanks Again @tv1 Looks like its lacquering then 😀. I prefer a satin type finish on the necks, so I think that should still work on the fretboard I presume you would still need a sanding sealer coat underneath to…   Read more»

]]> 962c7ce90504a461389259a032670412 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Finishing Maple Fretboards" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/43329/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:36:10 +0000 Thanks for the replies @TV1 and @Deej. Was hoping Mark would have a take on this. I have been looking through interweb and it seems people are suggesting a few coats of TRU-OIL on maple fretboards. This as well as…   Read more»

]]> c5123c48754f8a6e74c0eb674f464044 mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "Finishing Maple Fretboards" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/39783/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:21:00 +0000 Hi Guys @MarkBailey recently showed us, via streams, that he prefers to lacquer the maple fretboard before fitting the frets. Hope I understood that correctly. I am currently building an Electric set neck from flamed maple which will have the…   Read more»

]]> 6e36776b299918fd25aaf57ea4c56a58 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Metal Flake (Large Silver Flake)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/39273/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:35:40 +0000 I only saw this via the stream on Saturday but what an absolutely stunning paint job @boo You are obviously extremely talented with a spray gun. I like the fact this is sort of a “trial run” as it’s the…   Read more»

]]> b57d548feeaf1e65dbe2b0a2359e9666 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Small body acoustic size?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/34909/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:47:03 +0000 Hi Robin. Looks great. Looking forward to seeing the pics of the arm rest and seeing how you do it. Need to put some audio files of it up as well to see if the size makes a noticeable difference….   Read more»

]]> c491981518e2c973fec53467c86e2ce0 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Single Head Mop Polisher" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/34886/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:19:34 +0000 Hi Darren. When I was talking about slippage I meant in the context of an inbuilt “clutch” similar to Robbie O’Brien’s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92YWLyqwjYI) Hopefully you wont need it but if you press too hard it slows down, hence less burnout of…   Read more»

]]> 655802e7f76c19cd21fe3fb36ef69532 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Single Head Mop Polisher" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/34844/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:26:55 +0000 Hi Darren. Fantastic idea and a great alternative to the SM buffer for people with limited space and the predicted budget certainly makes it affordable. Have you thought about any “give” in the speed of it. The SM one and…   Read more»

]]> 1e8ddf3baad2c63741f1e4deea9e5351 mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "MJC Guitars IOM introduce the second Mahogany "Phil Series" acoustic guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/31518/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:35:10 +0000 Now I’ve finished the second of the pair I started last June, here it is. Hope you like it. This time I was practicing using Mahogany back and sides with abalone purfling, rosette and head stock binding. Also Using my…   Read more»

]]> 03a7a21c85be2b93cd609f9b99d57188 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "MJC Guitars IOM introduce the "Phil Series" acoustic guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/31050/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:17:36 +0000 Thanks for that @boo but don’t aspire to my work you need to aspire to Marks. I’m still learning and have a long list of things to do better or differently on the next build. I like the dovetail joints…   Read more»

]]> 9ae978d6f13dcef67160ca1f4bba1de7 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "MJC Guitars IOM introduce the "Phil Series" acoustic guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/31042/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:11:08 +0000 Thanks@tv101. After Marks comments yesterday I decided to post this. I’ve made two with cutaways but decided to try this and a Mahogany one without the cutaway to try make it a little easier. Sides still around 2mm and took…   Read more»

]]> 0b9acba74160984760de212c7854d585 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "MJC Guitars IOM introduce the "Phil Series" acoustic guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/31003/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:31:56 +0000 Thanks Matt still learning. I used that stitching on the front binding and on the rosette as well but it’s subtle and not easy to spot on the photos David Dyke stuff.

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]]> f146cc451162832e2bb7d6d4af725570 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "BYO Buffing Machine." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/31002/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:26:35 +0000 Hi Guys Sorry for the late replies was finishing off some acoustics. Thanks for all the comments. The spindle length is 1mtr and is a 25mm steel shaft. Ideal speed should be between 750-900 rpm (@boo) according to stewmac, Robbie…   Read more»

]]> d39e46b0aa0994165961d7bef41f768e mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "MJC Guitars IOM introduce the "Phil Series" acoustic guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/30982/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:14:22 +0000 After listening to Mark on Wednesday I thought I would post pictures of one of my latest builds. This is Bosnian flamed maple back and sides with Sitka spruce top, Mahogany neck with Ebony fingerboard. Ebony head stock veneer, binding…   Read more»

]]> 3c437bac8d6140953a5251b44a1db84e mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "BYO Buffing Machine." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/27922/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:34:08 +0000 Thanks for the comments guys. I will post pics of the latest Acoustic later. Anyone want the details of pulley sizes or where the parts are from etc let me know. Bill Flude I looked at the highline one but…   Read more»

]]> c123676617f1c853319394842b0d5ce3 mikeyrjiom liked forum post "BYO Buffing Machine." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/27921/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:27:13 +0000 612e1a39f08e4db1382f40070cac914e mikeyrjiom liked forum post "BYO Buffing Machine." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/27920/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:27:07 +0000 4a1ff8b59154c4f333a1e89058a24c93 mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "BYO Buffing Machine." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/27605/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:49:22 +0000 Having been to Marks workshop twice to build guitars, I’m always amazed at the quality of the finish he gets on the guitars. I realised since and have had it confirmed, that there is a lot of work to complete…   Read more»

]]> 9807a2c7c4ea9180830362a0df4bc342 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Fret Cutting Jig" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/12308/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:23:20 +0100 Great work Darren. What’s next? 

]]> 84f4b97a941fbca54a077e079ca5a01b mikeyrjiom liked forum post "tell us about how you started building guitars." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/5798/ Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:44:46 +0100 c5bf33bcba95a86058ab1ebba473ab9c mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "tell us about how you started building guitars." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/5677/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:35:10 +0100 I have played Guitar since I was 14 and started on a battered acoustic one of my dads friends had given up on.Whilst “playing” the guitar outside the back door in those early days, one of our neighbours came over…   Read more»

]]> 49ce281248e1775e28f14d69d105081f mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Noisey truss rod" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/4688/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:32:29 +0100 Mark
I can’t load the video onto the topic so sent via email for now. Let me know what format the website needs
Mike

]]> c2d235efd4b2950f9c55bee6713ac247 mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "Noisey truss rod" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/4684/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:10:21 +0100 Hi Mark Just put the truss rod into a neck and glued down the fretboard. While checking it over I noticed that there was a rattle when you tap/bump the neck Video attached (I hope) This is also on the…   Read more»

]]> 2dfa441c36bb40e3c01dec39999e01c4 mikeyrjiom replied to the topic "Scraper sharpening" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/4652/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:39:55 +0100 Thanks Mark 👍 
Only just got back to the forum for your reply. Scrapers sharpened up now.
Will have another question for you but will post in a separate topic.
Mike
 

]]> b71ceff61ecbe646290b7e327724fda5 mikeyrjiom posted a new topic "Scraper sharpening" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/4241/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:37:21 +0100 Hi Mark I am sure you recently did a livestream on sharpening scrapers as well as Chisel one. Can you point me in the right direction please? I can find the chisels one but cant find the one on sharpening…   Read more»

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