Cornerstone

I don’t do any shellac finishes so I can’t really comment but probably would smear the burst. What I’d recommend would be to spray on a...

For this to work well you need to use alcohol based dyes. Water based take too long to dry and the color smears and doesn’t blend well...

Different strokes for different folks…

Here’s a little video I made on my neck burst process. It’s an easy way to get a burst without spraying color.

If you need I’ll give you my contact in Japan. You can order a mix of tuners but there’s a minimum order. Probably around $3k or so.

Softwoods will sound warmer

That is an incorrect pronunciation. Nunes in Brazil is pronounced totally different. Portuguese from Portugal or Madeira would sound...

No need extra humidity control in the cases as long as the humidity in the room is under control.

Pointers on collaborating? Don’t do it! 😂

One of my buddies uses conversion varnish. He makes high end furniture. The stuff is a bit on the nasty side and dries daily quick...

You could send it back. I’d use it as is. Not a big deal. From all I can see it will work properly. Yes, move the bridge plate up.

True oil does not offer much of protection. It wears easily with time and is not resistant to sweat. Neck and lower bout where the arm...

Don’t worry about the braces. Everything looks fine. You do need the neck! 😆 How about the rest? Fretboard, bridge, etc…

Could be a bad string but I doubt it. Most likely the 3rd fret is high. Hard to diagnose without the instrument.

I see six holes on the bridge… it’s a guitar! 😆