This renaissance lute is really worth the wait. The people making this renaissance lute pay a lot of attention to details from history. They do a lot of work by hand. This makes the renaissance lute builds very special. Thank…   Read more»

That’s a mix of materials.The yew and resin body with a sipo mahogany top must look really cool.The flamed maple neck and ebony board is a touch.I can see why you like the P90s. They are good, at being clear…   Read more»

Mahogany and cedar are great, for making a guitar that sounds warm and nice. Mahogany and cedar guitars are very responsive. When you start building your guitar it helps you understand the things you are learning. You can try out…   Read more»

Good overview. One strategy that often gets overlooked is the value of flexible trading. Sometimes completing a color set through a fair trade can be more valuable than holding several unrelated properties. I also agree about the orange properties—they seem…   Read more»

I’d love to see more content on tool maintenance and sharpening. Sharp tools make every stage of a build easier, safer, and more accurate, yet it’s a skill many hobby builders struggle to learn properly. A practical guide covering chisels,…   Read more»

You are off to a start, Brian. Your cam clamps will handle tasks but it is a good idea to have a few shorter cam clamps and a few longer cam clamps. This will make life easier during stages of…   Read more»

Unfortunately, Dremel doesn’t officially make an adapter for that, and the thread sizes on the 225 flex shaft and the tool itself are different, so they’re not a direct fit. Some people have had luck DIY-ing a workaround with thread…   Read more»

That sounds like a cool and unique build! With a 60mm string spread on a 5-string, you’re definitely in custom territory. You might have luck with an adjustable individual saddle bridge setup, or you could modify a standard bridge by…   Read more»

Yes, PRS guitars typically have a slight neck angle, usually around 3 degrees, to accommodate the bridge height and ensure proper action. The break angle from the bridge to the neck isn’t as steep as a Les Paul but is…   Read more»

You’re on the right track with walnut, ash, sycamore/maple, and basswood—those are all solid choices and widely available in the UK/Europe. Walnut is a bit heavier but carves beautifully, ash (especially European ash) has great resonance and looks killer with…   Read more»

Oof, that’s a classic “why did I do that?” moment—we’ve all been there! At least you caught it before everything was fully buttoned up. Annoying, but hey, just part of the DIY guitar-building adventure, right? Hope the rerouting goes smoothly,…   Read more»

hey there! welcome
 

[quote data-userid=”55263″ data-postid=”26970″] Hello all, i want to build a prs guitar. is there a neck angle / the break angle on a body from the bridge to the neck? (first picture) and (second picture) is a of build a hinged…   Read more»

[quote data-userid=”24275″ data-postid=”26576″] So I’ve had a problem a couple of times now with glueing on veneers and I’m not sure what’s happening. These were all done before I got my vacuum press. The problem arises when it’s time to…   Read more»

Haha, love this update—sounds like such a great vibe in the workshop again! Must’ve been amazing to have two longtime members finally building side by side, sharing tips and laughs (and those classic muttered swear words 😂). There’s something really…   Read more»

yes please!! also what type of waste?

That’s awesome! Love the name Leonard and the Zombies—and those builds sound killer! So cool that you’re taking it from tree to tune, and the grid ref of origin is such a nice touch.

Hey Julio, welcome to the community — awesome to have you here! Building your first acoustic guitar is such a cool project, and you’re gonna love the journey. For starters, go with quality tonewoods like spruce for the top and…   Read more»

Hey mate, welcome to the forum! Sounds like you’ve really been putting in the effort — mad respect for all those tests. That gold mica problem is super frustrating, and I’ve definitely seen similar issues before. One thing that might…   Read more»

Hey Scott, welcome aboard! No worries about the Reddit detour — we’ve all been there, and hey, at least you found your way here now! Sounds like you’ve already got the maker spirit, so jumping into your first electric guitar…   Read more»