Guitar Making | POCORANCH7 | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/poco7/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning POCORANCH7. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:21:27 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 88b8f708842056ff1a1fd45bc64001d8 swepri replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155091/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:41:25 +0000 @poco7 Congrats on getting a workshop. Certainly makes things more easy and fun.
If your fretting hand is the problematic one, you can always play a little slide. 🙂 

]]> 0956e6182a2f1e53c4098068fab4ad77 Russ replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155063/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:40:37 +0000 Take care @poco7
🙂🎶🎸🙏

]]> 6e8f02651b53cc2a17e0dc70c7c5f5c0 Bpower replied to the topic "Guitar build #4" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154153/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:23:48 +0000 @poco7 It was not from a plan. I actually just used the radius template that I made on the course and copied the arch on the long rails. I just cobbled the rest of the jig together from scraps. As…   Read more»

]]> 0b9a561d48b2ccb13397551e89def83e Robin replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154038/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:54:40 +0000 @poco7  Are you thinking maybe removing the fretboard and building up the neck? like a taper? From your descriptions, my first thought was to remove the fretboard board and raise it up. I hadn’t considered a taper, as @boo says,…   Read more»

]]> ddbac1b75ea3b45ed79751e84efb6370 Boo replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154017/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:43:03 +0000 @poco7 I’d love to help you out if at all possible but I have no experience with resonators or slide guitars yet. I’m also a visual learner so I must be able to see what the problem is, I don’t…   Read more»

]]> e7ccdbd1cf1d63427030f18b13c6a918 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153993/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:28:13 +0000 @poco7 sounds like the neck angle is the problem. Can you re set it

]]> fc61ef7417e4a62b7b06a323746018e7 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153992/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:26:37 +0000 @poco7 
thanks for these tips 

]]> fe60ced005639749b7fc2ae6e42b3268 Robin replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153985/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:33:00 +0000 @poco7  I’m at a loss here for ideas..if i sand and lower the saddle, i’ll have NO break angle to the tail piece and fighting buzzing on the cover Rather than lowering the saddle, is there any possible/practical way of…   Read more»

]]> bb3a97257df52ef12cb04116c3ec8bb8 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153852/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:27:33 +0000 @poco7  Thanks I was concerned about how much the cone will drop and I’ve read there are variations in quality. Did you buy your cone in America ? I’m looking for a high action for lap steel and don’t want…   Read more»

]]> e4c7d9c15e23b268d7c4a9a2c60a3348 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153757/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:00:22 +0000 @poco7  Thanks for posting this. I’ve been asked to make a lap steel acoustic and am thinking of doing a conversion similar to yours, only fitting a new top to an existing body and not have the old sound hole…   Read more»

]]> c68115ceaf3af609264edc22cd4fcd74 swepri replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153747/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 09:12:34 +0000 @poco7 You are going for a classic body shape so I’m sure it will be a great looking guitar. My guitar is not strictly a hollow body, it is mostly weight relief, but why not include a f-hole anyway? 🙂 …   Read more»

]]> 99f9b8ae1bdf685fb36220a9a3a4d1e4 swepri replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153696/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 09:19:04 +0000 @poco7 Here is a picture of my builds. The one on the left was built first and the other one was completed just a few weeks ago. Both of them had some minor mishaps during the process, but that’s how…   Read more»

]]> b8669c08273f8986a47d43d8a7071a5e swepri replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153661/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:59:35 +0000 @poco7  I am a newbie in guitarbuilding. I have built two electric guitars the last year, guided by Marks courses. I worked in IT for the last 25 years and retired (early) recently after a reorganisation which left me with…   Read more»

]]> cdfd869cc88aa41756f07dd113e24c94 swepri replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153652/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:43:59 +0000 @poco7 
Thank you! One more fun project to put on my bucket list.

]]> 5eece113f2d7d6cfb3f171af2dd77815 Robin replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153629/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:47:29 +0000 @poco7
Good to hear that your surgery was successful and I hope you heal quickly.

]]> 0635b643299ba90be13a2dda7705bb55 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #003 (take 2)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153628/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:40:42 +0000 @poco7  I made a new comment listed under my name  [leaderboard list]- on the sidebar, in which i lament on not remembering how to create a topic and/or add pix? is there an instruction link somewhere that you know of?…   Read more»

]]> 5319a06e69b397ad97e221b28fa8514e Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #003 (take 2)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153611/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:15:39 +0000 @poco7  that actually looks amazing, that’s going to have to be included on my ‘to do’  list..i’ll bet it plays as well as it looks. Thanks, and it does play well. I had a friend over yesterday, his playing made…   Read more»

]]> 13e1423d67c58acd713e919c3ed1ad70 tv1 replied to the topic "Hello from Perth, Scotland" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/143895/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:54:21 +0100 Posted by: @poco7 how did you achieve the stripes look..the deeper stain of blue? Firstly, *I* didn’t make this guitar – it’s my (very special) built-by-genius-Bailey special. 😉 But I’ve done similar effects on other guitars, and it’s quite easy….   Read more»

]]> 2f3814c87803273386853b732f3ac4fd tv1 replied to the topic "Hello from Perth, Scotland" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/143818/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:11:55 +0100 Posted by: @poco7 i was trying to decide how to color my first build..this will be what I’m going for  I’ll add some photos tomorrow showing the various stages of achieving that finished colour.  It started out very blue!  The…   Read more»

]]> b8d1fc6e5cffe51863aa724320c4ef1f tv1 replied to the topic "Hello from Perth, Scotland" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/143799/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:44:42 +0100

Posted by: @poco7

Attachment : 20220223_191017.jpg

 

I recognise that guitar!
😉

]]> a139ac559b2bcdd02dd09f9a81f3647e Robin replied to the topic "Gouged Neck and thickness tolerance question?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/143566/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:52:18 +0100 @poco7 
Thats coming on well poco, I hope your wrist recovers soon.

]]> cc7f5ea8df0a5a4b702dee1c1662934a Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Gouged Neck and thickness tolerance question?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142639/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:30:25 +0100 @poco7 
Looks good

]]> 3e436de63492f854659b13d8e40170ce Russ replied to the topic "Gouged Neck and thickness tolerance question?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142609/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:34:48 +0100 @poco7

Nice repair job Poco. We learn so much more from our mistakes than we ever do when things come easy. Keep on keeping on.
🎶🙂🙏🎸

]]> 36ca0dc0859478c68bd1e1c2dcb7edf7 mark bailey replied to the topic "Gouged Neck and thickness tolerance question?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/140361/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:45 +0100 Posted by: @poco7 Aghhh, the Blessed Learning Curve… Yep – that’s what it’s all about!   I don’t think it matters what glue you use but I would probably use wood glue to make sure it bonds OK to the…   Read more»

]]> cd1e0629be177168c34e9f6c08509f4b Robin replied to the topic "Gouged Neck and thickness tolerance question?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/140243/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:22:29 +0100 @poco7 i think i have to start over with a new neck? unless Tight Bond will adhere a piece added to the underside so strong that i can salvage this by adding to the neck then carving? Personally, I would…   Read more»

]]> ffecc9c07fbe1f7823b32c4664a58f98 Boo replied to the topic "Which High Gloss Black Polyurethane" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/131315/ Wed, 18 May 2022 10:44:03 +0100 Posted by: @poco7 I can’t imagine the learning curve on painting, i think making it to that stage is fun – challenging, a learning curve as well…buta good finishing – ScArY !**%$??! @poco7 It just takes practice and learning from…   Read more»

]]> 7d5ebbf31c28d461641ef331a5058c91 Boo replied to the topic "Which High Gloss Black Polyurethane" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/131312/ Wed, 18 May 2022 10:30:19 +0100 Posted by: @poco7 Titebond REGULAR [ 1 ] glue @poco7 Yes, just use Titebond Original for everything. Don’t get too hung up on types of glue, most of it isn’t needed for guitar building. There is real specialist stuff, like…   Read more»

]]> 21875fe2ac9a5837632fcefb9c9cbaa7 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Which High Gloss Black Polyurethane" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/131311/ Wed, 18 May 2022 10:15:39 +0100 @poco7 
Mark uses Titebond original the yellow one. I don’t use it though I prefer water based hot glue for anything that I might want to take off for any reason.

]]> 4d3f2bd9060fd45b6d4c34e3b736a811 Robin replied to the topic "Which High Gloss Black Polyurethane" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/131306/ Wed, 18 May 2022 09:46:34 +0100 @poco7  to use Titebond REGULAR [ 1 ] glue, or TITEBOND [#2] or Premium [#3] FOR GLUING MY FRETBOARD ONTO THE NECK. I’m fairly sure that @markbailey used Titebond #1 for the fretboard in the online courses. That’s what I’ve…   Read more»

]]> 6cf06dc421f9d0b8bb431061978397d7 Rathius replied to the topic "Hello from Ayrshire, Scotland!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/125974/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 02:31:26 +0100

Posted by: @poco7
@rathius 
I hid her rifle ! Yikes…
A very important first step in the building process 😂

 

]]> 6f8708e8f7dec2b43cd01ae87b4274e5 Rathius replied to the topic "Hello from Ayrshire, Scotland!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/125921/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:58:42 +0100 @poco7 dude my wife would shoot me if I took any guitar building stuff in the house, especially the kitchen. 😂 Even to build my very first kit I had to, “take it outside.” 😁
 

]]> 3469847ce35862d0d832229a6c759862 Boo replied to the topic "Hello from Ayrshire, Scotland!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/125609/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:02:29 +0100

Posted by: @poco7
I’m working on a kinda-sorta Gibson Les Paul style for my FIRST build.

@poco7 Looking good there man, nice work. 👍

]]> 6bdcf542405c1cce04e9f1089e065cf9 Koendb replied to the topic "Headstock slope" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/122231/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 22:55:16 +0000 @poco7 I would opt to cleanup the surface , including the location for the nut , since it looks like it is also affected? Then you could go for a headstock plate ( veneer ) all the way to the…   Read more»

]]> 08bf5302088c8eee483a7452a764b0a0 mattbeels replied to the topic "Jigs, patterns, and lines on paper" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/107012/ Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:29:21 +0100 Nice work @wayne_f and @poco7!

]]> 52727e3d195e15da072abdb192b797c1 Boo replied to the topic "Jigs, patterns, and lines on paper" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/106980/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:03:01 +0100 @poco7 Well it looks like you are having fun and that pleases me. Just remember to take you time and enjoy it. It’s not a race and you will have a greater understanding of what you are doing if you…   Read more»

]]> 0fd6289234a36d878885c8f54c169f6e Koendb replied to the topic "Jigs, patterns, and lines on paper" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/106888/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:00:30 +0100 @poco7 It all starts with a good plan 🙂 Have fun with your build. I like that idea of a tool library, We do have a few places that let you use tools , such as community workshops, but I…   Read more»

]]> ee0185b212b3036b6dbc80fa43af0c0a Wayne_F replied to the topic "Jigs, patterns, and lines on paper" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/103669/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 01:59:46 +0100 @poco7 That’s awesome that you found someone not too far who could cut you a blank that’s more than big enough. The one I ordered was advertised as 4X4 but it’s actually 4-1/16 thick X 3-7/8 wide. Oh well. It’s…   Read more»

]]> 0b3c5e80360cd1cd46001ba190c5596a Robin replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/98924/ Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:52:08 +0100 @poco7 Hi from sunny Scotland, that’s an epic post there and a lot to answer. So I’ll make a start and I’m sure the rest of the gang will join in. NOTE: The .pdf i downloaded from GM for the…   Read more»

]]> 7c2c4e9fcbfa78df0318fbd574e4dd87 Robin replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/98529/ Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:46:12 +0100 @poco7 I’m also finding out that international A4, is slightly different than USA Letter size we are 8.5″ x 11″  where international is 8.25″  11.75″ I hadn’t realised that you dont have A4 paper size.  But I still think that…   Read more»

]]> 3940c087cecdc82faf723af26ad641d5 Robin replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/98505/ Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:54:26 +0100 @poco7
Try printing to A4 but with your printer set to “print actual size” , it may be set at “print to fit page” and upsetting the scale.

]]> fd37c1a7f20da1be6b6914438a26f64f Boo replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/97140/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:17:32 +0100 @poco7 Hello there sir, welcome to our humble community. We all help each other out here and we all have our strengths and weaknesses so if you are unsure about anything, don’t be afraid to ask.  Your drawing is looking…   Read more»

]]> 38c6d68b910d6eb600791ca1ff46fb2e Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/97128/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 20:50:27 +0100 @poco7
Looks like a good start

]]> 28fa4be37bfe1f1583703232cffe9d64 Koendb replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/85074/ Sat, 29 May 2021 07:56:55 +0100 A little late to welcome you to the forum @poco7, but better late then never eh! 😎 Enjoy the ride!
 

]]> 46b01cd013b97bbda65ce9fb3342d0aa Russ replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/82835/ Sat, 22 May 2021 21:05:26 +0100 Welcome @poco7. Good to have you here. Happy Building. 
Cheers,
Russ
🙂🎸🙏🎶

]]> fba2d364cb5cade5dff9fda293263d62 tv1 replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/82801/ Sat, 22 May 2021 20:05:28 +0100 @tv1 Close @poco7 !   This forum uses two names which – confusingly – can be different. For example, your username is pocoranch7.  @pocoranch7 doesn’t work as a tag (you can see that in the post as the text doesn’t…   Read more»

]]> 4681724eda0c41d0909413b98522ec3c Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/82793/ Sat, 22 May 2021 19:15:53 +0100 @poco7 Welcome to the forum and remember there’s no such thing as a stupid question, which people often begin with. All questions are treated with respect apart from some of the long standing members who make fun of each other,…   Read more»

]]> 6f301805f565e5f86861cda253cf4eeb tv1 replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/82785/ Sat, 22 May 2021 17:36:45 +0100 @poco7 – if you put an “@” symbol in front of someone’s username when you mention them in a post, then it’ll “tag” them, and they’ll get an email notification that they’ve been mentioned in a post (assuming that they’ve…   Read more»

]]> c14e0e90964141b7e1dcea9cb0e73d90 tv1 replied to the topic "Hello ya'll; In for the long haul" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/82667/ Sat, 22 May 2021 08:02:37 +0100 Welcome @poco7 Always great to have a new member join the community and share their history and their building experiences! Just follow the course, step by step (don’t skip over any!) and take your time. Measure (at least) twice before…   Read more»

]]> 11ef0b54e9aad0fb16e0a21c191f70d7 Jonathan Hodgson replied to the topic "Guitar build #2. Smaller size." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/79830/ Thu, 13 May 2021 13:47:49 +0100 @poco7 That looks rather nice.The partial cutaway Darren posted looks like a solid piece carved to shape, but that one looks in the picture like it’s the same material as the sides that has been curved to shape, is that…   Read more»

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