Don’t like to be a wet blanket but it would have to be careful how closely people’s locations were identified. The web is full of scammers trying to find out who you are and where you live. Only two pieces…   Read more»

@tv1010101 Looks like a challenging project even with a kit which should have all the parts. Anything connected to the mains 240v has the potential for disaster. Valves work at about 400v usually I think, not sure if it’s AC…   Read more»

@tv1010101 Thanks for starting attached 2 pics of my part made amp which a friend did for me a few years ago. Looking for someone with valve experience to assist with finishing. Ive only studied digital electronics at basic level….   Read more»

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Thanks it’s always good to get an opinion from someone who has been there. I’m planning a bike trip along that way in the next few days before the winter sets in.

@tv1010101
Ayr has always been a good place for live music. When I lived there in the 70s every weekend was solid music sessions from end of work on Friday to Sunday night closing time. 

@tv1010101 Ive just been looking at the photos of your instruments which are all wonderful. Don’t think you will have any problem making friends with this quality of work, especially if you have more guitars than you need. Everybody will…   Read more»

I’m hoping to do a course sometime if they ever start again. Only about two hours for me and as long as the parking is motorbike friendly. 

Looks great finished

Marcel
I think that a common theme with professional musicians, they have never got any money and usually manage to get things for free because people feel sorry for them. I’ve just traded a job for free jazz guitar lessons.

@jonhodgson In my experience it’s not what type of finish you apply that makes the difference between good and bad results, it’s the wood preparation and attention to detail like flatting between coats and the final rubbing/polishing. Most finishes look…   Read more»