Attachment : image.png That's pretty effective @NSJ - as you say, very spalty.

I know what you mean .... 🤣 🤣 😉

Done* Attachment : 20230304_174423sml.jpg Attachment : 20230304_174429sml.jpg Attachment : 20230304_174433sml.jpg Which is, to my eyes, a whole lot better than Attachment :...

@nsj Loads more adjustment too, I always fit new strings on a new build. At least it helps rule the problem out if there is a problem. Another lesson learned, my setting up strings are in the bin n...

@robin Excellent, I’m pleased it easily worked out for you without having to do anything drastic. @nsj came through for you. Good call. 👍

Good news, the intonation is fine now. I put on a new set of 10's. Had to flatten the E & A at the bridge, the other four didn't need any adjustment. No need to move the bridge post, panic over. ...

@nsj That looks gorgeous, very nice indeed. 😍

@boo I think the only way to fix the problem is to peg the bridge holes and re drill in the correct place Yes, I fully expect to be plugging and drilling bridge holes, but I'll definitely try new s...

That top looks great! As @tv101 said, amazing speed in your workshop. 🙂

Some nice grain pattern on that top 👍 You realise that you're making these quicker than some "professional" guitar builders???

Attachment : AA453BD3-A60F-4DBA-A6C6-FA1436FC6095.jpeg Attachment : AFE479BD-6020-4C88-B7B1-D77A85EC9069.jpeg Well I suppose there’s no going back now, made my first sawdust of the build t...

@nsj Nice job done there Neil. 👍 🎶🙂🎸🙏

Well... I thunk it's time to start another build. I just had some parts come in. Not everything I need yet but most if it. Just want to let it sit in my shop for a bit before starting the project to l...

Then, the latest thing I've been working on is the end graft. I decided I wanted to go a little fancier with the end graft. Decided to have it wrap around the bottom of the guitar. I think it is kinda...

Now to work on the arm bevel. I carved and sanded it down with just touch the bwb strip. I made my own curly maple veneer and glued it on. This one looks much cleaner than the one I did for my wifes b...

put the neck on to see what it looks like. Not too shabby. Even with the repair work. Attachment : 20220606_215123.jpg Attachment : 20220606_215137.jpg Attachment : 20220606_215145.j...

started to install the purfling. Kinda liking how it is coming along now. Attachment : 20220530_131218.jpg Attachment : 20220530_131423.jpg Attachment : 20220530_213219.jpg Att...

Next on to the binding. Decided to pick up a new tool so help with the binding channels. I love hand tools so I picked up a tool called a Gramil. Attachment : 20220610_162520.jpg Worked fantas...

Finished carving the neck and put it on the body to see how far off my cut away is. I decided to leave the neck the original thickness and repair the body. A lot of extra work but I think it worked ou...

@nsj Staining often doesn’t always look good on the first coat. Sometimes you have to rub down and apply more. Repeat until you get an even stain. One trick is to make a solution of gelatine and warm...