Having seen Andy Irvine play a guitar shaped instrument some months ago I was inspired to have a go. I have started to modify an old Martin copy, and so far have only re-arranged the tuning pegs to accomodate the extra two strings, and had a practice filing of the nut and bridge. I don't know the correct term, but my chosen guitar has through the bridge mounting holes, with plastic pegs that keep them in place. Before I go berserk and start drilling extra holes in the bridge, does any other reader have any home grown experience please.

BTW I am happy to end up with a playable instrument rather than a crafted work of art.

Regards John