@tej  I would agree with you about fixing broken instruments for education but you have to know your limits and not cause further damage or try to over repair something valuable which can ruin it. Factory instruments can be impossible…   Read more»

It didn’t show up on my feed so I missed it

@darrenking
I found this web site a while ago, it gives plans as digital download loads.
 
4-String Acoustic Bass Guitar Plans

@tej
It must be bad if you don’t want to show it. Scraping is sometimes better than sanding to remove a failed finish as sanding can just rub it further into the grain. I’ve been there so learned the hard way.

@mattbeels
Thanks I didn’t know any of that.

@tej  Its difficult to comment without seeing a photo but not all instrument finishes are designed to be even all the way over, and stain often looks bad until the final finish coat. Sounds like you have created a relic…   Read more»

@robin Does that mean your guitar will be called “The Lurker” when it’s finished. The forum has been quiet recently so a lot of people seem to be in the same situation marking time and probably enjoyed this rare spell…   Read more»

@robin
Its looking good and I’m pleased to see you are back. @boo is the paint expert so I’m not going to try answering the question.

@riccardo Welcome the the forum. Guitar building looks daunting but Mark Bailey explains it very well in simple steps so you are in the best place to learn. I suggest watching his free utube videos first then deciding where you…   Read more»

@koendb
Thanks I’ve got experience of building simple active amplifier circuits but I didn’t know much about active pick ups and how they are constructed. Less coils must mean a lower impedance.