Guitar Making | mikeyrjiom | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/mikeyrjiom/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning mikeyrjiom. Wed, 20 May 2026 10:17:16 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 9fab8e54369a6114507e47b38881cf0d Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Triumvirate" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/171285/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:22:40 +0100 Hey @mikeyrjiom, thank you and appreciate the comments! I have to say, it’s been a leaning curve and only now am I happy with the finishing. It’s still not 100%, if you look very carefully the surface isn’t totally flat…   Read more»

]]> 07e6091df37119283ffa61a693532158 Russ replied to the topic "The Mark Bailey Bug Topic" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/171261/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:06:52 +0100 @mikeyrjiom
Really nice work, Mike. Here’s to the next 20. 
🙂🙏🎸🎶

]]> f87deb238f374b49afb88c9fa47aa520 tv1 replied to the topic "Acoustic Build number 8" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162297/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:37:14 +0100 Wow @mikeyrjiom – stunning looking work.
As Koen says, tell us some more about it and your builld approach.  8 (nearly 9!) acoustic builds in that period of time is impressive too, what are you doing with them all?

]]> c3966af30a7ec6a61a5f8a6f8964592d Russ replied to the topic "Acoustic Build number 8" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162271/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:42:37 +0100 Really nice work @mikeyrjiom
🙂🎶🎸🙏

]]> e9406826897d94e51a048544be3d5f12 Koendb replied to the topic "Acoustic Build number 8" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162257/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:48:30 +0100 @mikeyrjiom Love it!
beautiful inlaywork, beautiful wood.
Can you tell a bit more about it?

]]> bd8b3404d1a771a51fafe18ca449eb94 Boo 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/131622/ Fri, 20 May 2022 17:20:57 +0100 Posted by: @mikeyrjiom I have a facebook account for the MJC Guitars IOM and I’ve copied the link from there @mikeyrjiom Hey man. 👍 The only thing wrong with that is that not everyone uses Facebook, I certainly don’t. I…   Read more»

]]> f69ebc08f4b208877d786060d37e49cc Russ 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/131595/ Fri, 20 May 2022 13:06:58 +0100 Hi @mikeyrjiom
You could try uploading it to YouTube then copy a link here. 🤔 
🎶🎸🙂🙏 

]]> ff2ffd294b9c5b9d3238754681175183 Russ 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/131561/ Fri, 20 May 2022 08:38:45 +0100 Very nice @mikeyrjiom. Great job.
🙏🎶🙂🎸

]]> 75c0c2b40d0150d329ab61029c685751 Koendb 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/131526/ Thu, 19 May 2022 23:02:49 +0100 @mikeyrjiom oh man that looks so good. 😍 

]]> c044018eea393e282aacc03abc2310e3 Boo replied to the topic "Cedar Soundboard repair" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/102657/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:59:30 +0100 @mikeyrjiom I come from an automotive finishing background so I use different types of paints. What @clinton is suggesting is a valid technique for repairing, although I haven’t done it with Aquacoat before (but I will certainly try it now)….   Read more»

]]> 7f0ea6b812cac69c9aebeaf705545c96 mark bailey replied to the topic "Cedar Soundboard repair" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/102633/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:39:53 +0100 Cheers Clinton!
I can’t wait to try this…let us know how it goes @mikeyrjiom ?

]]> 50b039c11d19a9762bd215a4ced6b4a5 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Cedar Soundboard repair" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/102582/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:22:38 +0100 @mikeyrjiom Thats a great looking guitar. The forum finishing expert is @boo however from my limited knowledge and experience nitro can be touched up without too much trouble. If the scratch has gone right through to the wood and there…   Read more»

]]> f1fdd930835f503476d196b0098ac064 darrenking replied to the topic "Four piece acoustic back." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/99657/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:26:26 +0100 Posted by: @mikeyrjiom do you need to use three centre seam strips ? Hi Mikey, If you mean the cross grain reinforcements on the internal side of the back then I would certainly recommend that you do this for all…   Read more»

]]> a4e61175955179dd8d21d8c03ce75c47 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52566/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:03:09 +0000 @mikeyrjiom
Great job it looks very professional 

]]> 131bfe644c1f4fcce34952426e98c797 Deej replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52390/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 21:32:25 +0000

 
@mikeyrjiom
I really like that 3 legged logo thingy

Are you from the Isle of Man.

]]> 894bdf1efba637316384648cb28714ba mattbeels replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52381/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 21:26:05 +0000  
@mikeyrjiom
I really like that 3 legged logo thingy, is it an inlay?
Great job on that guitar, tremendous!

]]> ab0d63c9461f191b14c2cb1c2a9b7249 Koendb replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52199/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:41:21 +0000 @mikeyrjiom Wow! ‘Nice job’ would be an understatement. 

What paints and lacquer did you use? 

I wanted to ask the same question 🙂

]]> 2ec3ce40e62da941c1c92f0b58446344 Russ replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52170/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:02:04 +0000 Great Stuff @mikeyrjiom. Nice and even across the body.  
🎶🙂🎸🙏

]]> becab17690bca70d50f72ec9a7fa20c6 Clinton replied to the topic "Thanks to Marks' finishing course" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/52166/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:55:26 +0000 @mikeyrjiom Wowza! Stellar! Just freaking immaculate! Amazing!

]]> d6f27c81690927f08dbbf607a24b05af Boo replied to the topic "Finishing Maple Fretboards" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/43359/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:14:21 +0000 I presume you would still need a sanding sealer coat underneath to start the spraying process off. I don’t know if there is the need for the grain filler on maple though @mikeyrjiom This is covered in the finishing course,…   Read more»

]]> f2976acd0bae6af08d66faf829d9a539 Boo replied to the topic "Finishing Maple Fretboards" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/43358/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:09:12 +0000 @mikeyrjiom Here is my contribution to this conversation about finishes on maple fretboards. Hope it helps and saves you some time and effort. 👍
https://youtu.be/9BMxSV_w9cM

]]> 10cc6ada8e1b91c0a94f0c889c6fff92 Robin replied to the topic "Small body acoustic size?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/34926/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:40:30 +0000 @markbaily @tv101 @mikeyrjiom Thanks for all your comments. I’m not planning on fitting any pickups, I only play guitar (and I use the word “play” quite loosely) to amuse myself, so I don’t need loud. Now that you’ve pointed out…   Read more»

]]> 0f80642937cd8abb6b4222ffbde60663 mark bailey replied to the topic "Small body acoustic size?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/34917/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:11:17 +0000 Also good call @mikeyrjiom ! You should choose and get your pickup in advance to try and work out how it will fit – if you are have trouble fitting it between the X-Braces you could potentially angle the hole…   Read more»

]]> 37a2889f2cc10e1043bc8c4b6cc233ee matt beels replied to the topic "MJC Guitars IOM introduce the second Mahogany "Phil Series" acoustic guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/31666/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 23:48:32 +0000 @mikeyrjiom
This one looks great as well, excellent work!

I’ve been told by the boss I now have to try and sell these before making any more 😟 

Well all you have to do is “try”…

]]> f0991e41a9a62edfff9639af4ba7598d matt beels replied to the topic "BYO Buffing Machine." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/27636/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:41:08 +0000 @mikeyrjiom
Wow, that thing looks awesome!
I‘ve seen some other plans for a byo buffer from Highline guitars for example but that one looks sturdy as fook. I‘ll check the link, great job and thanks for posting!

]]> 50ab75babe34b72d574fe869bc476ae6 Eddie6string replied to the topic "What would you like to see next?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/14165/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:23:24 +0100 @mikeyrjiom
 
By using CNC, I  thought Mark meant Coffee ‘n’ Cake????

]]> a9774af8fd6396cbf3f9fcb9492061cc darrenking replied to the topic "Fret Cutting Jig" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/12314/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:17:33 +0100 @mikeyrjiom I am currently finalising details of the template sets for Mark and then I will be revising the design of my powered dish sander to allow for kit form birch ply construction. After that will be a similar redesign…   Read more»

]]> ae87eba8f6ab1a24dfc6130f642b49d5 tv1010101 replied to the topic "tell us about how you started building guitars." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/5768/ Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:21:50 +0100 https://guitarmaking.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wpforo/attachments/2625/thumbnail/1901-Med-size-acoustic.JPG
 
^^^ That looks beautiful @mikeyrjiom.  Congrats on your build.
Seeing builds like that is really tempting me to “have a go” at building an acoustic.

]]> b909d6769d0f1ece425595c1fc5ae317 Russ replied to the topic "Joining the Guitar Making Revolution." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/3281/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:01:28 +0100 Posted by: @mikeyrjiom Hi Russ Welcome to the forum. I’m sure you will appreciate how much knowledge can be gained from Mark and this forum. There are some very talented people frequenting it. Good luck on your journey through the…   Read more»

]]> 7b1a5ac63183c3790cc1b67fa11ad824 Deej replied to the topic "New through-neck addition to the family" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/3158/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:09:32 +0100 @mikeyrjiom many thanks….not sure yet. I am hoping to get back into building after 18 months off due to work commitments.
im possibly going to finish off my acoustic build and finish off a Tele thinline I started a while back..

]]> 5e21df8d35b8dbf8f99faff55f0d3c16 mark bailey replied to the topic "Spray jobs are not simple :-(" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/3035/ Fri, 29 May 2020 16:08:29 +0100 Posted by: @mikeyrjiom Hi Mark  Thanks for the email reply. Yes panic over. After I tried sanding back and spraying it again I got the same result. When I tried again with the sand back (600 wet/dry) and respray and…   Read more»

]]> 28f278db4fb465edb2542eb029e08718 mark bailey replied to the topic "Spray jobs are not simple :-(" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/3034/ Fri, 29 May 2020 16:04:47 +0100   Glad to Help!!   Posted by: @mikeyrjiom Hi Mark I’ve eventually put this on the forums, completely forgot in my blind panic 🤣  I have been gloss spraying my two Lockdown projects using ToneTech Nitro clear Gloss. I’m really…   Read more»

]]> 68915d2145739f87bcebd2257510d1df mark bailey replied to the topic "Workshop Humidity" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/2095/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:33:39 +0000 Looking smart @mikeyrjiom!  I would still recommend a small dehumdifier if the budget stretches…

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