F-holes, generally, yuk.  It’s an ancient design, on a modern instrument. F-holes, on a classic semi design (335) are, I suppose, a necessary evil.   But still evil. Pretend f-holes on a modern design?  Yucky yuk yuk yuk.    …   Read more»

#meToo I’ve got too used to not going out to work (it’s been about 16 months now), building guitars is all I want to do.  @boo @deej I’m certainly *not* actively looking for work.  It might just be that I…   Read more»

Here is my contribution to this conversation about finishes on maple fretboards

That is brilliant @boo.  

I’ll put another one on my next order.   Looks easy enough to wire into a guitar (just put it between the hot/earth and output jack).  The circuit board is small enough – just needs space in the cavity for…   Read more»

This as well as being very expensive seems to be mainly sold for guns, so not sure if there is anything else that is specifically for guitars / wood. I’ve used Tru-Oil on guitar woods – it’s not *just* for…   Read more»