Yes indeed, and it surely does not help that you can t reach the sympathetic strings easily to stretch them , if the play strings are all mounted

Nice work on the headstock repair! I've restrung and tuned a sitar before, that is a never ending job!

Its been nearly 3 months since I've done anything to this build. But I've cleared a bit of shed space at the caravan and got some room to work. The clear space is only temporary though, my first grand...

Monday , 10 am and the workshop is open again... and two longstanding GuitarMaking members are finally in the same room... taking advantage of our Sessions for Premium members where we throw open the...

I wasn't happy with the router pattern for the neck pocket, it was a bit to wide. So I glued in a veneer and made a new one. Attachment : image.png Attachment : image.png I have rounded...

Hello all, I’ve just finished making an octave mandolin and reasonably pleased with the results, though I enjoyed the build more than anything really. Im now debating whether to try my hand at a barit...

@brie thanks Brian. I've found the whole process so much fun albeit with a step learning curve! It's not perfect, but what I learnt from making the mistakes and how to rectify them is invaluable. Do i...

Nice one Dan, well done!!👍😃🎸 You’re inspiring me to get the lead out and get on with my build, just started on the body, control and pickup cavities routed, no going back now!!...

@swepri thanks! It's been an excellent learning opportunity too. Onwards to the next build!

@dhawkes1gmail-com Nice guitar! 👍 It is a special feeling when a new guitar is finished, adjusted and plays well.

@boo cheers! Skint can do with ease😅

Lovely work!

@dhawkes1gmail-com Sounds wonderful and welcome to heaven, you will be skint though. Little money but rich in self made stringed instruments. Keep it going man and keep us all up to speed. 🔥&#...

@boo thanks man! I learnt a lot doing this one and want to get on with the next soon so I don't forget. I'm thinking of getting two on the go at the same time.If i can sell one that week help pay for ...

@koendb thank you! I drew up some other designs, but in all honesty they were ridiculous. This was the simplest and easiest to do!

@dhawkes1gmail-com That’s a nice build sir, well done. On to the next build. Got any plans?

@dhawkes1gmail-com Nice work! I especially love your headstock idea. Simple, but unique ( at least for me ).

Thanks Russ! It's a Rothko and Frost decal. That and the Headstock veneer were last minute additions. I learnt a lot. Like that decals and tru oil don't play nicely. That's the second decal I used a...