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»

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»

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. 😉 

@norriemac
Nice work. There is a great amount of satisfaction when you finish your first build and an acoustic as well.

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/

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.

Thanks @Koendb. All down to Marks’ courses and patience starting me on the journey. 

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

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
 

I have bought billets and purflings among other bits from David Dyke at https://www.luthierssupplies.co.uk. Good quality and very helpful staff. 

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»

Great video @steveadams  
Glad to see you’re having fun even at a stressful bit of making an acoustic. 

Wow, fantastic looking acoustic @bpower . Love the contrast of the Paduk with the maple neck.
Well done.

@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»

🤣 🤣  New design coming up then @eddie6string