Recent content by nkforster

When it comes to adjustable truss rods in mandolins - I can see much virtue in having one as it gives some control over neck relief. My mandolins have a truss rod. If you do not have one, you don't have any control. I'm not very familiar with Fylde mandolins so it's hard to comment, I'm sure...

Well there are lots of ways of making this join, what way are you using just now? nigel nkforsterguitars.com

Fair enough - so if any of you have any guitar making questions this would be a good time to ask them - I've been making instruments for 24 years and I've made quite a few. Ask away! nigel nkforsterguitars.com

Well, aye, this is true, but it's a good book, that I'm very proud of, which may well be of interest to many who frequent this place. But if it upsets you, then I suggest you let them know. That would be the sensible thing to do. nigel

I make acoustic instruments and some of the text is quite specific, but much - especially the design aspect of the essays applies to both. Hope that helps.

A friend of mine suggested this might be a suitable place to mention my recently self published book about guitar making and design. Hope you don't mind! This is a bit of the blurb "Between the ideal and the possible by NK Forster and Dave Best book is the product of a long project between...