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RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

I agree with what @boo said @tej, very sound and complete advice. Trying to fix it could really end up with you wishing that you’d just left it alone! Great looking build btw, I dig the change to the ...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Don’t over think it Boo, it took me 40 years to start building my first acoustic, once I did it took about 3 months to have it strung and playable. Anything you need I may be able to help you with. Ti...

In forum Acoustic

5 years ago
RE: Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar

@cheesewhisk someone bought me a set of these after I drilled through on another non guitar project courtesy of slipping flag, use them for any job on nice wood if a hand drill is involved!

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

5 years ago
RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

@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 ...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: ?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?

Took a minute for this to sink in when I spotted it @rocknroller912 Yeah, he only uses the first 3 frets. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

In forum Pluckers Paradise

5 years ago
RE: ?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?

Took a minute for this to sink in when I spotted it Attachment : D72A7658-BC27-4472-ADCB-E8D1844A14B4.jpeg

In forum Pluckers Paradise

5 years ago
RE: Essential Tools and Precision Tools.

@robin That gouge looks like it was used by an Egyptian brain surgeon

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

5 years ago
RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

Where do you buy your masking tape from @boo? @russ Masking tape shop. 🤣

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: Thank you Mark

I'll definitely record something once I've got the action right @koendb the nut is a bit too big and needs sanding down a bit more first

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: Thank you Mark

I couldn't agree more Darren, every time I look at it I can't actually believe I made that and then again succeeding that life long ambition now opens the doors or 'what next'

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: Thank you Mark

And that’s the thing, that’s the single most special thing about this, the experience. There’s nothing quite like it. You will never forget that feeling Cheesewhisk! Whilst obviously somewhat distanc...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Go @koendb 222 jesus wept, I thought 75 was a lot. Good luck man, this is definitely one to watch. As much as I'd love to build an acoustic, I'm with @boo on the 'too many electric builds planned'

In forum Acoustic

5 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

carpe diem and all that! Amen to that

In forum Acoustic

5 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Don’t over think it Boo, it took me 40 years to start building my first acoustic, once I did it took about 3 months to have it strung and playable. Anything you need I may be able to help you with. Ti...

In forum Acoustic

5 years ago
RE: Just signed up to the course

@whyte Welcome Pete, strongly suggest you marry your girlfriend, if you lock that in now before you fill the walls with guitars it’s more likely she’ll stay 😉😋 Looking forward to seein...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

I only have stain as opposed to paint and no spray gear. The potential for making it worse is definitely there if I do try to “fix” it 😬 Anyway, who told you about the drill bits and chisel fe...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

Cheers @boo, I only have stain as opposed to paint and no spray gear. The potential for making it worse is definitely there if I do try to “fix” it 😬 Anyway, who told you about the drill bits ...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

@tej First of all, I think the guitar looks great, great job. If it was me, I would leave it, the glue doesn’t really stand out that much and it’s not in a noticeable place. If I really did want to ...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

@robin thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately the glue is in the grain a little too so I’m not convinced either will actually work, why I didn’t mask it before glueing is beyond me 😔

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

@tej Thats looking really good, the depth to that green is great. Try scraping the glue residue with a blade, I think you could be more accurate in what you're removing that with wire wool. I wouldn't...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
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