@darrenking  I’ve just checked my book of violin measurements which is probably a good guide to the convention used for naming all instrument sizes. It shows that 3/4 and 7/8 are not an exact scale down of 4/4 and I…   Read more»

@darrenking  i think one problem with scaling down the whole guitar to a smaller size would be string thickness and tension. A standard set of strings would be too slack tuned to standard pitch with a shorter length. Thicker strings…   Read more»

@bpower 
ok I was a bit confused there. The Epihones were built to last 

@bpower 
ok I was a bit confused there. The Epihones were built to last 

@bpower  Looks like a bad crack on the ribs under the neck joint. Factory made guitars can be a nightmare to take apart due to the type of glue used. The wood often splinters. I would try and inject some…   Read more»

@steveadams Great video, the neck looks very professional. Top marks for filling the gap with a wood patch and not dust/glue filler. I think you’re being a bit ambitious with the star inlays it could all go horribly wrong and…   Read more»

@koendb 
The neck jig will be good for when you make a right handed Uke

@darrenking  I’m not familiar with Maccaferri is it a type of jazz guitar. I did notice the scale on your fret slotting template. I do have a high end Gypsy guitar with a zero fret made by Polark in Israel…   Read more»

@bpower 
Dream on if a girl says that then she is only after your guitar collection 

@rathius 
Im in Scotland and it’s still in the lower 60s though the day, close to freezing some nights. Holiday sounds good I’ve been to America a few times in hot weather 

@rathius 
Looks good and I’m jealous of the weather dry and sunny

@steveadams 
Good video 

@koendb 
Im jealous of the amount of space you have, looks like it will be a great workshop.
What do you plan to use as a pick up on the electric.

@bpower  Zero frets tend to be used on cheaper model factory production instruments as it takes away the need to set string height at the nut, so skilled workers are not needed for set up. I’ve repaired a few over…   Read more»

@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.

@boo 
Compared to the rest of us you qualify as an expert

@alanlush
Very professional looking build I particularly like the thin black stripes on the neck.

There is a painting expert in the forum he’s known as @boo so he will be the person to ask.