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@darrenking I’m trying my best 😉

Just stop messing around and stick some bl**dy strings on it Boo!! Cheers Darren

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Attachment : 20230305_235312.jpg Been trying things out for the finish on this one when it comes. First is sawdust and superglue to fill the cracks then a coat of oil based polyurethane thinned ...

Neck blank has been routed, trussrod fitted and fretboard glued, I can get on with that tomorrow or something but in the meantime I've been out and levelled the top of the body blank then cut it out. ...

@nsj That looks gorgeous, very nice indeed. 😍

Well that's the body blank all glued up! Needed a few clamps due to the nature of wonky oak lol. I often find with anything spalty or that it needs a few extra clamps but once glued to a stable body i...

@swepri I get bored and restless lol

@tv101 but only one at a time instead of batches lol

That top looks great! As @tv101 said, amazing speed in your workshop. 🙂

Don’t look at me mate. Not unless you need an invisible fillet down a bump in the middle.

@tv101 JB seems to be the veneer expert

Phew! @robin. 🫡 🙏🎸🎶🙂

@nsj Loads more adjustment too, I always fit new strings on a new build. At least it helps rule the problem out if there is a problem. Another lesson learned, my setting up strings are in the bin n...

@robin Loads more adjustment too, I always fit new strings on a new build. At least it helps rule the problem out if there is a problem.

@robin Excellent, I’m pleased it easily worked out for you without having to do anything drastic. @nsj came through for you. Good call. 👍

Good news, the intonation is fine now. I put on a new set of 10's. Had to flatten the E & A at the bridge, the other four didn't need any adjustment. No need to move the bridge post, panic over. ...

@swepri It could be worth checking the A string nut slot to make sure the string leaves crisp right at the end of the slot. Thats a good call, I'll check that when I'm changing the strings.

@brie I’ve often pondered the question of sinking a bridge into the body as an alternative to achieving an accurate neck back angle to give a nice low string action. Seems viable to me but , as I’m ...