Posted by: @tej @russ one other thing please make sure there is ventilation in the shed so you don’t get trouble with damp and mould? I’m glad you’ve mentioned that @tej. I’ve been reading all about this very thing. I’m…   Read more»

Posted by: @boo @russ Wow! Big news and a big step forward. You’re getting closer Russ, it looks great. 👍 Cheers @boo. It’s been a long time coming. Thanks for all the support and encouragement. It’s been a great inspiration…   Read more»

Posted by: @tej @russ Love it, are you tooled up so to speak or do you need to go shopping before you can start the build? Have you designed what you plan to make, I don’t recall seeing any plans? Thanks…   Read more»

@russ Wow! Big news and a big step forward. You’re getting closer Russ, it looks great. 👍

@russ one other thing please make sure there is ventilation in the shed so you don’t get trouble with damp and mould? 

@russ Love it, are you tooled up so to speak or do you need to go shopping before you can start the build? Have you designed what you plan to make, I don’t recall seeing any plans?

@russ I use Frog Tape these days.

Cheers @boo. I always believe that in most cases you get what you pay for.  I’ll check it out.
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@russ I use Frog Tape these days. It’s quite expensive but it’s amazing quality and there are different types for different situations. Cheaper brands are just not cutting it for me and a lot leave a sticky residue when taken…   Read more»

Where do you buy your masking tape from @boo? 

@russ Masking tape shop. 🤣

@russ I’ve used tools from a variety of companies, ones I’ve had from Crimson Guitars are my favorite. They’re expensive but a delight to use and so far have been totally happy with them!

@russ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Yes @russ  I’m a Falkirk Bairn. Its a long time since I was at the football though, Alex Ferguson was still playing for them then. We’re not quite hitting those heights now @robin. Trying to keep the faith. 🤞⚽  🙂🎸🙏🎶

Hi Robin. Have you always lived in that area? I’m originally a Bairn

Yes @russ  I’m a Falkirk Bairn. Its a long time since I was at the football though, Alex Ferguson was still playing for them then.

@russ Yep, you are 3rd on the leaderboard and you haven’t even built a guitar yet.

I know @boo. It’s ridiculous 😲. I keep saying watch this space but………. “keep watching this space”. 🤞😂🤣
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Buuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrnnn!!! 😬🤣😘

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry @russ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Sounds like me

@russ Yep, you are 3rd on the leaderboard and you haven’t even built a guitar yet. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

When you move to Scotland……. and if you’re not too far from Glasgow……and if you’ve got the time……you could apply for their Full Time Stringed Instrument Making courses to get you on your Acoustic Guitar building journey.  @russ Yeah I…   Read more»

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That band is certainly growing @jamesbisset. Fantastic riff. Loved it. 

Thanks @russ. I only forgot to add the frikkin horn section, didn’ I!

Just for you @russ I’ve just put the strings on, added the bells and whistles, and I’ve just had a quick jam. It needs a setup now but it’s a great bass guitar now. 

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I like how you have shaped the neck heel to the body Thanks @russ   it didn’t start off quite as close as that, but by the time I sanded out saw cuts and chisel marks thats where it ended up,…   Read more»