@darrenking Is this why Strads smell of cheese? Probably sweaty fingers. Some guitar techs charge extra for cleaning before they will start work. Interesting point about veneer I found this out the hard way the first time I tried to…   Read more»

@darrenking Looks like you have covered all the bases with design and the need to store in a small space. I’ve never used an electric machine for instrument polishing but have done a bit of metal polishing or linishing as…   Read more»

Ive always cut dove tails by hand but after watching the live stream today if think I may be converted to using a router. Looks much easier and cleaner.

@robin I think reducing the rib depth would reduce the bass response due to the smaller sound box size, lower frequencies having a longer sound wavelength and needing a bigger box. You could compensate by trimming or scalloping the X…   Read more»