Fantastic looking neck and headstock. Just when you think that ever possible shape has already been done, then you see something new. And not only new...

This is great! So amazing to hear other peoples’ stories. Anyone else want to join the 12 step program?

This could end up being a bit like the beginning of an AA meeting when a new member joins the group!! Here’s my story: I have always loved making ...

@petersoyanov You can buy Nitrocellulose lacquers, paints and stains from They are based in Spain and they ship internationally at very good rates....

Thanks guys, When my new website goes live (4 weeks?) there will be a section devoted to instrument making and offering services for custom making i...

Hi @jamesbisset, I use Vectric VCarve Pro to create the toolpaths for my CNC router and this can import 3D files in the following formats: STL, 3D D...

@jamesbisset do I detect a faint desire for an archtop session? I have always been just that little bit psychic (it's from my great grandmother's side...

I love the idea of finding a lump of wood under a caravan (I mean, who hasn't?) and then turning it into a musical instrument, it's is just so amazing...

Sorry, did I miss a digit? 101010110101010010101101010010101010101? All these questions with over simplified binary answers! Where are the shades of...

It's difficult to give an either/or answer to that question but I have voted for the LiveStreams over the edited videos due to the interactive element...

I think that if someone wants to make their own guitar but doesn't have the resources to buy specialist pieces of equipment or tools then it is perfec...

Hi James Cant you clamp a template over the soundboard with a circular hole in it and rout the old rosette out with a bearing guided cutter? You wou...

Well I've got to give this a go. Apologies in advance if it all goes horribly wrong as I can't really see what the images are that Im attaching. No,...

Fab news, I've got loads of pics to post and I'm desperate to beat Bill to 600!! Darren

One of the great losses to my working practices now that I wear glasses most of the time is that I have lost the ability to stick a pencil behind my e...

Hi Mezy, You can always play catch up after the event. You don’t get the school boys misbehaving at the back of the class (you know who I mean!!) bu...

Hi guys, Don;t worry, Sh*t happens!. BTW, the rescheduled one is shown as being a replay of 'The Ultimate Question'