@tej Also, like I said earlier, put a small amount of bees wax on the thread of each screw. Doing this lubricates and eases the action of putting the screw in, it helps take strain off the screw. If t...

@electricstringtheorygmail-com That looks great! Good job. Any ideas for a next one?

Well done, I'd be happy with that. I'm sure it'll be the first of many.

That looks really good man, I bet you are happy with it. Well done sir! On to the next one. 👍

Just a little follow up for those who helped me along the way, and anyone else who may be interested. Although this has taken me about 9 months from starting the research, I have had 3 weeks of eveni...

Welcome to the forum @electricstringtheorygmail-com. Whew, that’s a big name! I like the look of the guitar, it reminds me of a Blueshawk but I definitely like the second one better, great job!

I agree - Looks 100% better if you ask me.....great! Good advice folks - thanks all!

Thanks guys, looks like that’s the one! Think I am already addicted, just need to get the mrs on board and maybe find somewhere better than the kitchen in which to work!

@electricstringtheorygmail-com I think it looks good as a complete picture taking in the headstock. It leans forward which is making a statement.

Would be good to hear everyone’s thoughts on whether it actually is an improvement though! @electricstringtheorygmail-com Yeah, I think that looks great, go with that. There comes a point where you c...

Still looks okay to me @electricstringtheorygmail-com. 🎸🙂🎶🙏

I had a little play with the asymmetric idea - this is my first attempt but actually much prefer it. Would be good to hear everyone’s thoughts on whether it actually is an improvement though! Wary of ...

@electricstringtheorygmail-com Thanks for the positive response. I would suggest measuring the distance of the top, middle and bottom bouts from the centre line, so that although it’s not a symmetrica...

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and support. it is intended for me to keep, so I do have the freedom to veer off piste a little. I will try to come up with some options and post the progress on ...

@electricstringtheorygmail-com Welcome to the forum. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a small body and a standard neck but I would agree that the proportions are not exact. Perhaps you could...

@electricstringtheorygmail-com Welcome to the community! I would agree with @russ.. It does look ok to me too. I actually like it.

Does anyone have any ideas to improve this short of scrapping the body and starting again? @electricstringtheorygmail-com Welcome to you and don’t sweat it, keep calm. You could try reshaping it a l...

It doesn't look that bad @electricstringtheorygmail-com. Keep going. 🙏🎸🙂🎶

@electricstringtheorygmail.com First of all welcome the group. I think you've had the best advice from Mark already if you want to keep a natural finish, I wouldn't want to hide that beautiful wood ei...

Thanks for the reply Mark, and the link to the course - will def check that out, as I still have a lot left to do. Unfortunately I think you are right on the ‘can’t put it back on again’ category - I...