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...

As promised here's some more photos now that its finished (apart from the strings needing trimmed) I'm absolutely delighted with it. Huge thanks to @markbailey for the inspiration and for passing on t...

Frets levelled and crowned and strings on. Spent some time adjusting the saddle height, but still need to bring the nut down a bit now, and maybe slacken the truss rod, there's a bit of buzz playing u...

That's 4 coats of top coat on it now, I think that's enough, I putt a bit of beeswax on my test piece and its polished up nicely. Anyway, thats the bridge glued now, it was really tight getting these ...

The frets are installed now and all sanded and masked ready for finishing. First coat of sanding sealer on and decals put on the headstock. Attachment : 20240204_142035.jpg Attachment : 202...

Thats the back binding done and a wee maple cap on the neck heel. Attachment : 20240203_171757.jpg

I cleaned up, planed, scraped and sanded the soundboard binding, and I have to say that I'm delighted with the results. To be on the safe side, I had made my binding strips a bit to thick and had a a...