DIY Page

OK, time for YOU to have a go at modifying and mending! Some videos and encouragement to help you have a go-its all good fun!

Build from our Elite Guitar Plans range, visit the store page!

Roland GK installation.

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Using our Decals
Danelectro style Build
Juno D Repair
Fret Measures

Neck Re-Set and non destructive pickup installation on a sixties Jazz Guitar

Building the Minitour from our plans.

Building the Minitour is a very rewarding experience. This is not the best quality but charts the construction for all would be builders of this charming little instrument.
Very compact with a 24" scale, it plays and sound great!
The asymmetrical body shape is designed to be as comfortable as possible when played on the Knee or strapped on.
​Quality timbers and hardware help to make a really special feel.

Mahalo ukulele Conversion to electric! 

This video is of the actual conversion being carried out on my own  instrument. Acoustically, it has a very light but not unpleasant sound,  but , when amplified, it is transformed into a full, rich tone that can be processed through effects pedals.
Well worth the effort.
Kits to do the conversion are available from our plans pages.
Demo :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHTWheJlofg

Jig to make kerfed linings

Details of how to use a simple jig, clamped to your bandsaw table, enabling rapid production of kerfed linings used in the construction of acoustic guitars etc

Rescuing an old Egmond Jazz box.

This little Mandolin is a peach! Really nice build project, entirely traditional and minimal on tools and materials requirements.

Tone and projection are exceptional, as you would expect from a quality instrument. It is used in the sound track.

John designed this instrument from scratch as a relatively simple introduction to instrument building.

A type mando build

Plans available from our store pages