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mark bailey replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 11 months ago
Posted by: @abbbbbottttt @markbailey – Is there anything I can do for you in terms of review, etc? YES!! The best thing would be to make some kind of video review. You can send it to us or post it… Read more»
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Clinton replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 11 months ago
Posted by: @abbbbbottttt I’m over the moon to have just completed my first build. I started playing about 18 months ago and have enjoyed woodworking for some time so thought a build was a natural thing to try. I’m very… Read more»
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Russ replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
Posted by: @abbbbbottttt Definitely! My wife helped me a lot with the design and drawings and we were both nicely amazed to see a proper guitar emerge. @abbbbbottttt Hey Chris, It’s great to hear that you’re wife is actively involved…. Read more»
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Boo replied to the topic "Spalted Telecaster bolt on neck" – 2 years, 12 months ago
Posted by: @abbbbbottttt What pickups did you use for this build? @abbbbbottttt Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Tele. They are dual blade humbucker pickups in single coil size for Tele. They are very nice indeed, good for rock music. https://www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/hot-rails-tele
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Koendb replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
@abbbbbottttt Nice work! Congratulations 🙂
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Boo replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
@abbbbbottttt This Tele is not a Barncaster, I used expensive woods for this one.
Sorry to bombard you with all of this but I definitely recommend doing a Tele for your first bolt-on build.
https://guitarmaking.co.uk/community/showcase-electric/spalted-telecaster-bolt-on-neck/#post-38 -
Boo replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
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Boo replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
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Boo replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
Posted by: @abbbbbottttt
I feel like I should maybe try a bolt on neck too?@abbbbbottttt Here is a Barncaster build of mine from a pallet.
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Boo replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
Posted by: @abbbbbottttt Any recommendations for a second build? I feel like I should maybe try a bolt on neck too? Maybe a carved top? @abbbbbottttt For my second build, I did a bolt-on, a nice Tele project. They are… Read more»
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Robin replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
It’s funny because some of the most enjoyable parts were the bits that didn’t quite go right. Any recommendations for a second build? I feel like I should maybe try a bolt on neck too? Maybe a carved top? @abbbbbottttt … Read more»
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Boo replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
Posted by: @abbbbbottttt Here’s the finished article and I’m very much looking forward to the next one! @abbbbbottttt Well done sir! It’s such a good feeling isn’t it? That feeling gets better and better the more you build. It’s like… Read more»
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Russ replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
Excellent job @abbbbbottttt. Onward and Upward.
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Bpower replied to the topic "Chris A’s First Build" – 2 years, 12 months ago
@abbbbbottttt. looks fantastic. Well done. 🙂
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Boo replied to the topic "Spam Alert! It's hitting the fan! ** UPDATE**" – 3 years ago
Posted by: @abbbbbottttt
I’ve correctly got a new question stuck in Awaiting Moderation. Is this related?@abbbbbotttt I think the best thing would be to email. 👍
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Boo replied to the topic "Order of Pickup vs Neck Slots" – 3 years, 6 months ago
@abbbbbottttt You will need a longer router bit.