Posted by: @deej Still around but mad busy trying to get to retirement ! @TV101   not done anything guitar related for quite a while. I hope all are well?  There are similarities in our lives! Don’t forget us  :)…   Read more»

True @koendb – in a world where I had enough time to make those mistakes, and the knowledge/understanding to learn from them.
 

I *think* I’ve settled on a HB in the bridge position, with a standard Tele bridge but cut out for a HB rather than the usual Tele bridge p’up. Mainly because I think that’ll give a neater option for getting…   Read more»

Thanks @Rocknroller912 I think I’ll probably put any vague ideas of making an acoustic to one side for now.  I’m usually happy if I can an electric playing adequately, and that requires a whole lot less skill! I can imagine…   Read more»

Posted by: @rocknroller912 People often tune the back and front to a set interval, say 5th apart, C for the back and G for the front. Some use an electronic tuner and some do it by ear. Removing wood lowers…   Read more»

Posted by: @robin Its a myth that you’ll have time on your hands when you retire. My #003 guitar build has come to a halt, I’m seldom a home. I’m far to busy sitting in the sun looking at this…   Read more»