@russ Also used are “spray out cards”. We test spray coloured paint onto them to test certain things about different paints, not all paints are made equal. You can have the same paint, made by the sam...

My advice for what it’s worth is not to make one unless that’s the style someone wants to play, or unless a pick up is being added to give volume. @rocknroller912 That’s kind of a funny statement, I...

Hi @louis-kerckhove Sorry I’m late to the discussion. It’s looking good but sorry to hear you have had a little hiccup. I drilled the side dots and went through the front of the fretboard on one of t...

this forum is the most useful thing I’ve ever found I agree @rocknroller912. It's been a revelation. 🙂🎶🎸🙏

And, just to repeat, don't beat yourself up. We've all done similar, or worse. (I've done plenty worse!!)

But i think i have screwed up. We don't allow the term "screwed up" here. It's called a "learning opportunity". Just about all of us make sure that every build provides us with at least one learnin...

All Something that might be of interest to some/many of you ... I recently became aware of these guys; I'm "in conversation" with Andy there, and suggested that he makes pricing visible, as that's go...

Ive still got lots of clearing to do, some more wall hanging space to create to clear the floor and a small stand for the bandsaw that I was gifted. Just need to get full hand use after the op. @rock...

So many geometry variations, so many design philosophies, so many material choices. Yet so many companies and luthiers each following these different paths still all manage to produce wonderful, playa...

I'm sure many of you have seen this channel, but it seems fairly recent and looks to be a pretty in depth look at building an archtop guitar from Ken Parker, for this that haven't here's a link.

@boo @rocknroller912 It’s a B250K

Look at the shiny shiny paint. 😁

Did some more work on this Bandsman today and I am reporting back about the Aquacoat clear grain filler I used. It is expensive but it goes a long way, I think it’s an amazing product. I just scraped ...

I also did a spot of painting some cavities with shielding paint. It’s good stuff and will go a long way. About 3 coats are needed apparently and 24hrs in between coats. Attachment : 6F13F0F0-106...

@jonhodgson and Rocknroller912 Definitely an interesting read and the author obviously has experience with 1000 guitars under his belt. My first acoustic is still on the drawing board so most of this...

The only weak point in the article is the lack of scientific data to allow it to be called a thesis, That doesn't figure in the dictionary definition of "thesis". Thanks for the other information.

@rocknroller912 Can you remember if the video where Mark showed the pyramid bridge was the one where he builds a bridge for an acoustic guitar? I have some chores to finish but I'd like to watch it la...

Hello Peeps, I've been wondering to myself whether I should ask Mark to delete this "Favourite Song" and "Best Song" topic as I'm not sure whether it's clogging up the forum for those interested in gu...

Hi Guys Here are some pics of the build of my mould for the upcoming acoustic build.. Cheers Steve Attachment : 20210311_174756.jpg Attachment : 20210310_161127.jpg Attachment : 2021...

While waiting for better weather conditions to start painting .. Attachment : IMG_20210308_085031309.jpg Fixed my cordless dremel 800. The speed control was not functioning anymore and spinning...