Brian Walker
Brian Walker
@brie
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Technician
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Joined: Jan 5, 2023
Last seen: Apr 4, 2026
Topics: 14 / Replies: 176
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RE: Well, that’s that then!!

@swepri Yes there’s a special feeling to playing something you’ve made. There’s also that strange mixture of feelings when I finish a project, part ...

2 years ago
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RE: Well, that’s that then!!

@nsj I’m getting used to the weight of it, maybe I’m building up my muscles!!🤣🤣 Not sure that my good lady would be too chuffed with...

2 years ago
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RE: Sanjeev Mansotra - New Learner | How to Improve Fingerpicking Technique?

@sanjeevmansotra You’re welcome Sanjeev, I hope you enjoy practicing and once you get the hang of some of those patterns, you can try some of your own...

2 years ago
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RE: Well, that’s that then!!

@markbailey Thanks for your kind words Mark, I would have been very reluctant to start on such an endeavour without your fantastic videos and the end ...

2 years ago
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RE: Well, that’s that then!!

@liebe Thanks Dan, having a rest for a while, at least until the weather is a bit warmer, then get going on the next one👍😃🎸

2 years ago
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RE: Well, that’s that then!!

@russ Thanks Russ, bit on the heavy side but otherwise I’m well pleased with it. Going to have a look at the acoustic course but I think I’ll probably...

2 years ago
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RE: Well, that’s that then!!

@robin Thanks Robin, it’s been a blast and I really only want to have look at the Acoustic course, honest!!🤣🤣 Thing is, you know how...

2 years ago
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RE: Sanjeev Mansotra - New Learner | How to Improve Fingerpicking Technique?

Hi Sanjeev, I think the answer to your question is largely Practice, practice, practice.... oh and then some more practice!!🤣🤣 How...

2 years ago
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RE: South West Members

Hi James, I’m afraid I’m rather far away to be of help to you, North East Scotland is about as far away from South Wast England as you can get!!...

2 years ago
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RE: A future build

@nsj Wow!! Looks great, especially the blue resin contrasting with the light colour of the wood. Great work there.👍😃🎸

2 years ago
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RE: Greetings from Texas, USA

Hi Chris, Welcome to the group, I’m sure you will enjoy the journey from slabs of wood to guitar but be warned, it is very addictive 🤪 I’v...

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #004

@robin Nice work Robin, very tidy. Merry Christmas to you and all everyone in the community 🎅🏻Ho Ho Ho!! 👍😃Ἳ...

2 years ago
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RE: Workshop Temperature?

@stephen-hayes Hi Stephen, like yourself, my build has extended into the winter months and I’ve had the same concerns as you. When gluing in the neck ...

2 years ago
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RE: Build #4 (formerly build #3 😂)

@rathius Google mahogany mixups the lowdown and go to the wood database result at wood-database.com its an interesting article about “mahogany “. The ...

2 years ago
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RE: Bench build

@boo I had a similar problem a while ago and couldn’t get signed in at all, Carol spoke to their IT person but no firm conclusion was found. Since the...

2 years ago
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RE: Shielding Paint

@rathius It’s got loads of graphite in it, very thick stuff and messy to work with. Make sure the body around the cavity you’re painting is well maske...

2 years ago
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RE: Router suggestions

Hi Dan, I can understand your frustration with the limitations of a 35mm plunge depth, it makes those deep routs quite challenging. For what it’s wort...

2 years ago
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RE: So Far So Glued

Thanks Dan, not nearly as quick as your first build!! Too much thinking and planning (sitting on my butt and prevarication!!).🤣👍🎸

2 years ago
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RE: So Far So Glued

@nsj Thanks for that, never rush a finish, it’s one of the most enjoyable bits of a build, seeing the beauty of the grain pop out. Think this one mig...

2 years ago
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