Guitar Making | Rocknroller912 | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/rocknroller912/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Rocknroller912. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:42:35 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 6d21f00bb8a496a672d65464df6caf00 Russ replied to the topic "Banjo New Neck" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/167534/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:57:22 +0000 Nice work @rocknroller912. I think it’s harder doing repairs than building from scratch so very well done with that one. 
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]]> 5652510efafd3fa7ad4bf67e318eebf9 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166862/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:58:00 +0000 @rocknroller912  @peter-c @markbailey This is an extract from the book ( ‘The Art of Tap Tuning’ by Roger H. Siminoff ) these are suggested target notes (not definitive) for the braces with the soundboard/backboard edge secured in a frame.  The…   Read more»

]]> 5756e397fc5a5cd72e394f827f48eb9e Peter C-F replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166847/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:48:29 +0000 @Rocknroller912
 
Thanks for your 3explanation.  You describe what happens, I was attempting to describe why – so I gues we complemented each other in thid conversation 😀

]]> bea4fee6968a3333715120dc5c4b21aa Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166754/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:55:33 +0000 @rocknroller912  I’ve just tried a tap test on the back, it surprised me by registering on my tuner. It didn’t show on the tuner with every tap, but when it did register, tapping in various spots, it showed a fairly…   Read more»

]]> b3ad7c6621f9f8c47d80935adafb4533 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166713/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:17:50 +0000 @rocknroller912 @peter-c-f I’ve just watched Mark’s “Black Art” video of the acoustic course where he talks about tap testing. He also goes on to say that making and carving the braces to the dimensions given, which have been arrived at…   Read more»

]]> eff21aa2a47a6c4bbc432636927c0035 NSJ replied to the topic "New member - third build - still a novice" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166562/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 03:40:09 +0000 @rocknroller912 The solder flows lovely on the pots I’ve used so far and you’d have to file it off to remove it! 🤣    The only thing I can struggle with is the spring claw using a trem, they need…   Read more»

]]> beed3a9a9dfe16a34cdd7bcfe38a695f NSJ replied to the topic "New member - third build - still a novice" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166559/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 23:03:03 +0000 @rocknroller912 I’ve seen people mentioning scuffing/sanding pots to solder but I’ve never found the need, do some come with a weird coating or something?

]]> 239133b86572811896c8f5957af51b99 Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/166231/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:19:44 +0000 @rocknroller912  Glad to see you are doing an acoustic Robin, it’s looking good so far.  Its been a long term project but I’ve managed to spend some time on it lately. Its a whole different game from building electrics, a…   Read more»

]]> 38f89001f3f9ddce0637d55149e5f8f8 tv1 replied to the topic "Bending a top / back" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156701/ Fri, 19 May 2023 21:14:20 +0100   Probably @rocknroller912 – just because I’ve got one to use 😉  I should design it properly.  Get the span dimensions and curves properly modelled, for…   Read more»

]]> 54f865c1ea9e882dae68f30d03f6e899 tv1 replied to the topic "Sweet 16 ? HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEEVEE ONE OH ONE * update*" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155904/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:30:53 +0100 Should be there tomorrow Bill @rocknroller912 (was away last week).

]]> 0e3cf4427a485e8ecada67010cb55a7a Boo replied to the topic "Fingerboard moved during glue-up - can it be rescued?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155631/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:36:17 +0100 @rocknroller912 Smart arse! 😂

]]> 623d7801ea9289f9374ad0bcb6b7bc2e Boo replied to the topic "I told you I'm addicted!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155612/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 10:06:46 +0100 @rocknroller912 Interesting, I’m glad I bought a decent amount of it during covid lockdown. I’ve just sent you a friend request on FB 👍 Jack Ell

]]> 34cb5809c622a14dc3bac7e60dfdd460 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155055/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:43:58 +0000 @markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@koendb The Resonator project is on hold for now…as is my electric guitar build…but, when i return to the Resonator project i hope to do a neck reset…with steam…as suggested by so many as a real confirmation as to my…   Read more»

]]> 3a8dfc267849a326a0f4040f23f4072e Clinton replied to the topic "The most challenging build and the hard part is finally done. The 335!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154917/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 16:28:05 +0000 @rocknroller912 best solution I feel would be a vacuum press for sure.  In the past and I did it only once and came out satisfactory. With more thought if I should do it again might work really well.   Damp…   Read more»

]]> 6e581516ba133fa75667374bf94609c8 Clinton replied to the topic "The most challenging build and the hard part is finally done. The 335!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154903/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:50:37 +0000 @rocknroller912 Maple carve top

]]> 589d874731b31a7e252b71eebb434d4a NSJ replied to the topic "New build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154701/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:56:14 +0000 @rocknroller912 sort of, eventually lol. Learnt a lot though and next time it’l be flawless first go! 🤣

]]> 74cd3256f9a15bea166963eebaa51f55 Brian Walker replied to the topic "Double (sided tape) Trouble" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154698/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:08:39 +0000 @rocknroller912 👍😃

]]> 3cf80389d1edadac5c157ad4c4627818 jamesbisset replied to the topic "Next project - a rebuild" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154580/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:58:22 +0000 @rocknroller912 I’ve put in some more insulation in the workshop and currently fitting surgical operation room style lighting. Once that’s done, Ill get back to working out what to do next to my laminations.

]]> a7ad2709694b4d541298bd0db93ecf0b tv1 replied to the topic "Next project - a rebuild" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154566/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:01:39 +0000 Cruel Bill, cruel @rocknroller912
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]]> 6022343abd3d1142f83d848c41c15bfc POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154068/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:01:12 +0000 @markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@koendb Rather than lowering the saddle, is there any possible/practical way of raising the neck? Great question,,,i think it’s at the root of the problem.  I’m all ‘ pondered out’ and think the simple things are generally the easiest and…   Read more»

]]> e5cf0d90df5891c461df287298c77364 jamesbisset replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154029/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:04:02 +0000 @rocknroller912 
Another takeaway from this project is that two pack urea-formaldehyde resin is nothing like Titebond or other PVA based glues.
It sets overnight but it cures over days, maybe weeks. And once done, the lamination rings like a bell. 🤞

]]> 80e2514c82652e7af127cbeca881b135 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153948/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:35:06 +0000 @markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@k I’m at a loss here for ideas..if i sand and lower the saddle, i’ll have NO break angle to the tail piece and fighting buzzing on the cover plate…i could put a riser on the nut and use…   Read more»

]]> 57b7ed2aec9d874ac82d4c51b44aae35 Robin replied to the topic "Thickness of sides - electric body" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153878/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:02:36 +0000 @rocknroller912  My main concern would be the inside drying out causing cracking. For electric I don’t think sealing the inside will affect the sound.  I sealed the inside of this before I glued it together. I hadn’t thought of it…   Read more»

]]> ab96d7e77785d1e85a8c2099a5c4429b POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153856/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:29:20 +0000 @rocknroller912  Yeah, I bought a set off of Ebay…about $65 for the entire set…probably included shipping, i looked online and i think the seller actually was; GuitarmusicUK. advertises “1 Sets Dobro Guitar Bridge Saddle Soundhole Cover Resonator Cone Tailpiece USA”…   Read more»

]]> 0be76a839624f147c0caaa26c964d362 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153850/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:58:04 +0000 @rocknroller912  Well, I’m sure you’ll agree probably the most critical aspect is creating the radius point for the large circle cut-out [for the cone] at the Scale length…for my existing top, i heated and removed the existing bridge, routed out…   Read more»

]]> dfd37fca06c9e5de9c0deffae73242d2 Boo replied to the topic "Tinting shellac french polish" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153348/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:40:34 +0000 @rocknroller912 Yeah I found this website by chance a few months ago, it looks great, not bought anything yet. 

]]> 8ef14160487c57f984cb78b8a0e64150 jamesbisset replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/152505/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:10:03 +0000 @rocknroller912 The adventure with the cutaway side suggests that the next stage in trying to force sawn veneer into a compound curve, without splitting along the grain, is gong to be using water in some way. Using a second mould…   Read more»

]]> 6746859d8e34bb3027e10f671635a5cc dave replied to the topic "Evening all" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/150614/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:30:06 +0000 @rocknroller912 I’ve got plenty of time on my hands, spent the last few years learning to build bodies so leveling and squaring stuff up has been a big part of that. I’ve built a slab leveling jig so I can…   Read more»

]]> 87a059e823b04a500f63fad948a40911 tv1 replied to the topic "Finishing an Ebony neck" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/150585/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 07:28:04 +0000 Is this is @rocknroller912?

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]]> f7b0d3862b6ca21ef8540bfb52a85dea tv1 replied to the topic "?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/147401/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:44:14 +0000 The poor Banjo player is often maligned @rocknroller912
 
 
 
 
But never without due cause.

]]> 64ce7129b7f1ab1b54d88031a837f877 Bpower replied to the topic "?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/147397/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:37:26 +0000 @rocknroller912 omg…. that’s not even funny to joke about. Just the thought of that will keep me up at night. 🙂

]]> a049eeb530d810c2d8b23b67e57a164a Koendb replied to the topic "Acoustic Builds" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/146615/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:58:28 +0000 Posted by: @rocknroller912 Don’t think I would build a kit again it’s harder than starting from scratch as the parts are pre cut for assembly in a factory jig and have to be lined up perfectly for gluing with no…   Read more»

]]> 7cd725306831648b9fe76c62d7145a40 Koendb replied to the topic "Acoustic Builds" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/146595/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:13:16 +0000

Posted by: @rocknroller912
Made it from an old bit of kitchen worktop.

Awesome 🙂 Gonna make mine out of multiplex as that is what I have available

]]> 7d6e9430236cf50bf2c7a4fbdab7f665 Koendb replied to the topic "Acoustic Builds" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/146566/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:58:30 +0000 Posted by: @rocknroller912 Gluing the top on at last. Having a dry clamping run first and think I need to find some more old bicycle inner tubes before the real thing. Yes you definitely need more clamping :-)Nice looking top!…   Read more»

]]> c149fbaa81a2564aff7d02cc7d05b017 tv1 replied to the topic "Acoustic Builds" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/146458/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:56:40 +0000 Posted by: @rocknroller912 I need to find some more old bicycle inner tubes before the real thing I’ve got a couple – but they’re so old that they’re probably perished by now.  One day I’ll rescue my bike from the…   Read more»

]]> 19a250c825f9663b9a3fbe59ca9e8b88 Russ replied to the topic "Acoustic Builds" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/146385/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 23:17:48 +0000 Have you written a wee message on the inside before you glue it @rocknroller912? 
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]]> f02672bcb52c9f6ae5bb02e420f5307f POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Gouged Neck and thickness tolerance question?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/143554/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:55:27 +0100 @russ, @tv101, @rocknroller912, @markbaily, @wayne_f, @robin, @jozefbehr, @koendb,  I have a serious thing going on with my wrist…but i think i can install the frets, so i pushed ahead;

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]]> 3eaef349b2d8844e673a7a613bf32807 Koendb replied to the topic "To embarrass myself into finishing something ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/143431/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:15:11 +0100

Posted by: @rocknroller912
I can give you a demo if you want to video call me sometime.

I d be interested in that as well !

]]> fc7e0be716d66b0568d8e9aa1414c43a tv1 replied to the topic "To embarrass myself into finishing something ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142884/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:10:22 +0100 Posted by: @rocknroller912 That looks very good. I think I will start using bolts instead of screws I’ve used this sort of thing in the neck heel

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Once those are inserted, they’re going nowhere, and you can remove and…   Read more»

]]> f67e57b5e825f74b7aa0edd704db8829 tv1 replied to the topic "To embarrass myself into finishing something ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142883/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:05:22 +0100 Posted by: @rocknroller912 if you have any finer grade then try sticking some onto a flat surface and use that to take out the scratches  Good idea – I’ve got plenty of finer grade paper, I’ll give it a go.

]]> 68eefc3e81666e5b5e28adae037ab9a3 tv1 replied to the topic "To embarrass myself into finishing something ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142869/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:50:35 +0100 Posted by: @rocknroller912 I hope can get a good edge on the power tool attachments. I’ve had a first attempt on the belt sander.  I thought I had a selection of different grade belts, but apparently I’ve only got 180grit. …   Read more»

]]> 91ec187a2df41fc5246a5e48c091ed77 tv1 replied to the topic "To embarrass myself into finishing something ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142865/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:11:04 +0100 thanks again Bill @rocknroller912 – I now have no more excuses for blunt gouges!!

]]> 78d4fa30b0474d462991543d3e4136a4 tv1 replied to the topic "To embarrass myself into finishing something ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142643/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:20:53 +0100 Saturday @3 – it’s a date @rocknroller912.
 
I’ll check the Jitsi room still works before then – it’s been a while since I’ve used it.

]]> dd0b18cb1e3ba5189b990fdfd4375f09 tv1 replied to the topic "To embarrass myself into finishing something ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142641/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:38:24 +0100 Let me know when’s convenient for you @rocknroller912 – I’m around all weekend if daytime is easier. From your pics, I think I could make something similar, although it would be vertical where yours is horizontal.  I could use the…   Read more»

]]> 3c7f901a77a9bc1731074a58d98541ed tv1 replied to the topic "To embarrass myself into finishing something ..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/142635/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:47:45 +0100 Posted by: @rocknroller912 I can give you a demo if you want to video call me sometime. That would probably be hugely helpful Bill – thank you – I’d certainly like to take up that offer. We could try the…   Read more»

]]> 26bb61ae868c89d09554f5aac1a764a0 tv1 replied to the topic "Documentaries" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/141844/ Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:09:13 +0100 Thanks @Rocknroller912 I think I’ll probably put any vague ideas of making an acoustic to one side for now.  I’m usually happy if I can an electric playing adequately, and that requires a whole lot less skill! I can imagine…   Read more»

]]> 0e570485a29dd1d6ad7e33c8675b63d7 tv1 replied to the topic "Documentaries" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/141837/ Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:05:49 +0100 Posted by: @rocknroller912 People often tune the back and front to a set interval, say 5th apart, C for the back and G for the front. Some use an electronic tuner and some do it by ear. Removing wood lowers…   Read more»

]]> 97cd00b17f9fd347d719800ac1dc6dde tv1 replied to the topic "🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/141466/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:55:20 +0100

Posted by: @rocknroller912
Here is one you might like

That’s great music for a cosy pub and a few drinks or three …

]]> 67d7800a238d9159ad403aedab05b994 tv1 replied to the topic "Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/141459/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:53:18 +0100 Posted by: @rocknroller912 The forum has been very quiet recently, since the live streams finished people don’t seem to be posting as much. I guess people have had to go back to work and not spend as much time guitar…   Read more»

]]> 30cb6475e44f7dc07cdf523e88f03579 Norrie replied to the topic "Jig build Advice / Stressing" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/141278/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:32:10 +0100 @rocknroller912 & @Bpower Thank you both for such a quick reply to my topic. You are brilliant!!! I should have added this at first too. I had been using the plans for the OM build from stewmac to build this….   Read more»

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