@rocknroller912 although I suspect he will find that not much of it is useable for instruments. Phew! That’s me off the hook. Cosy log fires it is!

What a brilliant idea that I'd never thought of! You're more than welcome to claim as your own tv1, afterall sharing knowledge is what the guitar building community is all about. (unless you were bei...

I don’t know whether any of you follow Cameron Cooper on YouTube? I think he is an amazing new generation, rock/metal guitarist and musician and this song Heroes just shows how skilled he is. I think ...

My favourite song today proves that a pedal steel guitar is not only suited for bluegrass or hillbilly music.

@marcel Lovin' this Marcel. 🎶🙂🎸🙏

Attachment : IMG_20201204_112131.jpg Here's a case in point - I've just made this neck blank out of laminated pine shelving strips. I don't think knotty pine will make a proper neck but I want to ...

Hi Guys I'm getting to the point of finishing the guitar. It's a mahogonay build from Mark's kit and wanted to pick your brains about finishing oil. I see Crimson sell a couple of different types, any...

I would recommend Osmo or Fiddes hardwax oil. It goes on beautifully without getting sticky (like Danish Oil can) and gives a lovely satin finish. Rub it in hard with a cloth to generate a little heat...

Hi Darren Thanks for such a quick and great detailed reply...I will take your advice on products and method.. Thanks again Steve

Hi Steve I've used both Crimson's penetrating and high build oils; The penetrating oil works great on necks - couple of coats applied with 2000 grit paper (leaving plenty of drying time) then rub down...

My favourite instrumental at the moment

My favourite song today is for my brown eyed Paula.

My favourite song today:

@tv101 Thanks for the kind words! Louis

@james-chacewatergmail-com-2 Thanks for the kind words! When i am done with this project, i will consider building guitars on a regular basis as a hobby, i am really interested in the craftmanship! I ...

@darrenking Thanks darren for the comment! I will do my best to build the best guitar i can, within limits of course. I will let you and the memebers know if something goes wrong. Thanks for the kind ...

Hi Louis, You have taken on a very ambitious project but I am sure that you will make it a great success. When writing up your work never be afraid to admit mistakes. There are many points to be won f...

Louis Best wishes with your build and thesis. I'm sure you will do well with all the advice on offer. I think you asked a question about quoting sources on a recent live stream. You should always ackn...

@jamesbisset I have a stack of lovely 3mm birch ply off cuts from a job that we are currently doing that are perfect for practitioners of the wood burning art! Email me your address and I’ll send your...

@jamesbisset It’s going to take sodding ages to cut down trees with something safer than a shovel!! Can’t you read them something really boring or terrible (Jeffrey Archer?) until they just dry up and...