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My first Bailey BYO remember this one Mark?

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Edwin
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The first guitar I ever built..... And not the last, because this one started it all! 

The year: 2006

The place: Mark's shop in the Maybole area

The guitar:

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Slightly worked over through the years. It originally had an oil finish, but I sprayed a high gloss 2k clear coat on the body. I also had to make a new neck, because I scr***d up the original one...... But that was not an issue. Not if you've had Mark explain how to make one  ?  ? 

Measure once, cut straight away and maybe you're lucky......


   
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Gorgeous!

Measure twice, cut once...


   
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I had such a great time back then.... So great I entered a second time in 2008!! 

Measure once, cut straight away and maybe you're lucky......


   
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Posted by: Edwin

I had such a great time back then.... So great I entered a second time in 2008!! 

Any pics?

Measure twice, cut once...


   
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I have! I'll post a few when I've got the opportunity.

Measure once, cut straight away and maybe you're lucky......


   
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Posted by: Edwin

The first guitar I ever built..... And not the last, because this one started it all! 

The year: 2006

The place: Mark's shop in the Maybole area

The guitar:

20180929 092837
20180929 092824

Slightly worked over through the years. It originally had an oil finish, but I sprayed a high gloss 2k clear coat on the body. I also had to make a new neck, because I scr***d up the original one...... But that was not an issue. Not if you've had Mark explain how to make one  ?  ? 

This is a beauty Edwin, especially for your first build. I have been thinking about lacquerring my first build that I originally finished with oil, my Bailey Bandsman. 

Make guitars, not war 🌍✌️🎸


   
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