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 bu...

It's been some time since I've posted anything, been a bit busy in my new house. Settled in now in Clydebank but haven't got a workshop organised yet. I've got a flimsy 8'x6' shed but its too cluttere...

Another happy customer, called in this afternoon to collect his new build. Playing through a small battery amp. Violin bow repair gone also so time to relax for the rest of the day. Attachment : ...

OK, I've just finished making yet another custom Tele type, so here is my latest creation. Its for an old friend of mine that I used to be in a band with many moons ago. He is a left handed player so...

Finally got this delivered to the owner. Attachment : IMG_1918.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1917.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1915.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1916.jpeg Attachment : IMG_19...

Attachment : PXL_20240701_163211973.MP.jpg I thought I'd give a bit of an update as there seemed to be some interest in my finishing schedule of z-poxy as grain filler with brush on melamine lacqu...

You've all been very good builders, so you can have an update from me as a reward😅 I've got the necks glued on two of the builds on, with the third going under the clamps just now. I'm really...

So, ladies and gents, I give you: „The Guitar that didn’t want to be Built“ as I know it affectionately Attachment : IMG_0043.jpeg Attachment : IMG_0044.jpeg Attachment : IMG_0045.jp...

Hi everyone! I put together the Explorer-like in mock up …. Attachment : IMG_0033.jpeg Attachment : IMG_0034.jpeg Nothing is bolted down in the mock up, but I’ve subsequently checked an...

Thought I'd started a thread on this one but can't find it so maybe not lol. Anyway, latest build is now done. Brazillian mahogany with ash, ebony board and gotoh hardware. Went with ivory cream bin...

And here’s more pics Attachment : IMG_1664.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1597.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1602.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1745.jpeg Attachment : IMG_1747.jpeg Atta...

So thought I should update this and show y’all the pics I’ve taken since I began this build. The guy will be picking it up on July 4th around Noon EDT. Afterwards he will draw the winner for this year...

So I finally have a video of my renaissance guitar been played!

Hi all, sorry, I have been inactive on the forum for quite a while now. Mainly because of time issues , too many things to do and new stuff to discover. My second year in lute building class has finis...

Hey folks, Thought I'd share an update on what I've been up to (whether wanted it or not). I know I wanted to build more even before finishing my second electric in January. I realised I'd 'accidenta...

I think my next build is going be a ukulele, my granddaughter has taken an interest. Attachment : 20240504_152717.jpg

Attachment : CFC5F7F0-DF98-409A-8A00-FDD97107E5D2.jpeg Such a lovely piece of lumber to work with.

Started another bass guitar, friends kid bought the last one so I need another, obviously lol Brazillian mahogany with yew and resin top. Neck is maple with brazillian mahogany up the centre and som...

The Purple Metal Machine. Push pull split coils too Attachment : IMG_6915.MOV

@markbailey Maybe this link to my video will work, and I'll repeat, I'm not a player, I just play enough amuse myself. You did meet me in person briefly a few years ago, I came down to collect an el...