@koendb I think that moving the peg hole may cause an alignment problem with the nut as the string won’t be pulling in a straight line, it will be rubbing on the side on the nut slot which isn’t good…   Read more»

@mario
Repairs are difficult as no two are the same. You can demonstrate basic principles but in instrument making schools repairs are an extra after two years of new builds.

@frocesterbill Repairs like this are mostly what I do rather than new builds, so here is my suggestion although I’m open to being told I’m wrong. Recently I’ve done two bridge removals one for the local music shop on a…   Read more»

@steveadams Its a good question and you’re certainly not going mad. Check twice cut once should be amended to say check twice glue once also. It does seem to me like the threaded part of the rod has a bend…   Read more»

@steveadams Looks like your build is shaping up ok. Good tip with the bulldog clips. Cautionary tale for anyone who is tempted to try and reduce costs by shopping around for parts instead of buying a Bailey kit, some makes of…   Read more»

@clinton
Good looking work and great video 

@mattbeels 
You’ve been very quiet recently thought you had fallen off the planet