Test on scrap!!! @clinton You know how Mark always says test on scrap? Well, I've just tested some candy paints over metal flake on this scrap body. I burst some black candy around the edges first ...

@boo Wowza!!!!

That's insane, @boo ! It will be a shame to shield the cavities😅 Beautiful work

Schaller 2000 5 string bass bridge. It is discontinued if you can get a hold of it. Love thes bridges. Be wary however intonation and string height setting on it is limiting. I think that is why it i...

Hey, welcome. Everything you need to know is in the Build your own acoustic guitar course, right here. Click on the Courses tab near the top of the screen and sign up for the course. Mark will explai...

Hello, I’m Julio Herrera from Via Dei Velutini, Italia. I’m excited to join this community and connect with everyone! I’m planning to build my first acoustic guitar and would love some guidance. What ...

@boo, the individual ones are 15.5/16 mm wide I need something that is under 13mm wide

@petersoyanov Could you not use individual string bridges like these?

Hello Gang. I am working on a very weird size bass guitar. the fretboard and the top were the reason I started building this. My problem is: 5 string bases have 70mm+ string spread. I need mine...

With the lights out, just the light from my phone. Attachment : VID_20240909_195939.mp4

Attachment : VID_20240909_182110.mp4 It's everywhere ✨✨✨✨

It's been a while but I've finally got around to starting another metal flake paint job. I've made this Strat type body out of a big chunk of Sapele I've had for years. All the usual prep, carving and...

@robin The person to ask on processing it is Eddie. I’ve forgotten his handle on this website. Do you know who I mean? Eddie Cameron, @eddie6string @electricladyguitars

1 year per inch thick for drying is what I understand

Robin, that sounds great, I’ve said before on these forums that Mens’ Sheds are a great place to get help and the use of equipment and I’m glad you’ve found a good one locally. You’ll also give them t...

Hi Robin, I’m no expert but without kiln drying, you’re probably looking at a couple of years for a big lump like that to dry. If you manage to get it cut into slabs, then drying time would be much re...

@liebe It’s Chestnut product isn’t it? Sorry, I think you’ve mentioned it in this thread before and I’ve had a quick look but I’m dyslexic and I can get lost in a sea of words.

@liebe Yeah ok, I’ll order some and plan another build soon. 🤘😁🤘

Morning. i have been playing acoustic for 7 months and have AWFUL GAS so much ahead of my playing skill set, BUT for me the journey of the entire subject is integral to my playing journey and go hand ...

Hey @boo give it a go, from the instructions it looks like it can also be sprayed too! Definitely thin it and cut it back regularly. I'd love to hear your thoughts Spraying isn't really an option for ...