This project started off as a bit of a joke to see how cheaply I could make an electric guitar but it’s actually turned out well. The body is made from reclaimed pallets and I cheated with the neck a...

I just thought I would mention something that has frustrated me up until I discovered what the problem was. I had wired a guitar up using 2 humbucker pickups, 1 Volume pot (cts), 1 3-way selector swi...

Posted by: @markbailey Hey @Shambho - I would suggest that you make your own neck from scratch...it is easier than you might think! You can order a neck blank and fretboard from us and follow the ins...

Not brilliant by any means but I had a bit of fun. ? I’ll put some top coat on tomorrow to seal it all in. Attachment : 3529E66A-98BE-4A93-94CE-DACBD330C92F.jpeg Attachment : 8CA76434-F5CE-...

Here is today’s effort. Attachment : FDFE7626-CE36-4C23-A7DB-989FA764826B.jpeg Attachment : 1BC1CDE3-7D45-4C55-94C1-4C1DEFA5242C.jpeg Attachment : 3A2D0A83-CEC3-4439-88B4-5F6779D91D8E...

I will showcase this when it is done but I thought this is the appropriate place to post it at the moment. Whilst waiting for some quite expensive woods for another build project, I thought I would m...

Posted by: @markbailey Looking forward to seeing pictures of your router jig! Cheers Mark. Bear with us... This is not a bear, but I did find it funny! ? Attachment : 6189C70E-38A1-405D-A390...

Posted by: @markbailey I prefer method 2 as the fretboard will be attached to the same piece all the way along. In method 1 the fretboard can start to come loose near the nut - this is because it is ...

Posted by: @markbailey I prefer method 2 as the fretboard will be attached to the same piece all the way along. In method 1 the fretboard can start to come loose near the nut - this is because it is ...

I am planning to build an Ibanez style electric guitar with trem, at some point. I want to base it on one of my guitar teachers’ Ibanez, Darryl Syms. My question is, has anyone done a scarf joint for...

Now, this is something I know nothing about but I have taken an interest in the concept. Sometimes I think it could be amazing to have a machine that will do all the hard work accurately and automatic...

Oh that’s good. I wouldn’t want you to have gone to all the trouble of making it and it didn’t work properly because of conflicting magnetic fields. If I didn’t say anything and that happened, I would...

I like the idea Herb, my only concern is that using magnets to secure the scratch plate may cause some kind of interference with the pickups, depending on their proximity. This may not be the case as ...

I have just found this succinct introduction to some neck profile shapes and I thought it would be a good basic overview for those that are not aware of it. It’s a starting point for any further res...

Posted by: syntholabo That's really nice! Shame you have to plug it in 😉 Hahaha....... Yeah I do feel like that when I plug it in sometimes. Good days, bad days and all in between. Steady improvement...

Posted by: Carnivorous HERBivore Mighty Perdy! Nice work again. Hats off as always... What's next? Thanks Herb. What’s next you say? Well! Paul Gilbert is my guitar teacher and he has predominantly ...

Spalted Tele all finished and done, end of project! (Thank #£&*) It’s been a pain but I got there. The full build folder is here if you are interested: Dropbox File (Private or Invalid) At...

OK, all done! This my first attempt at making a nut. It’s not too bad, even though I say so myself. Attachment : 37CD0A76-AECF-44DB-8D87-9A0DDEC6E156.jpeg

“This week I will be mostly reading and measuring” (Jesse’s diets). It’s raining here today so no work for me. But, I have just taken delivery of a parcel from the US of A which contains a book about...

Posted by: Edwin Posted by: darrenking PS Is it only us two left on here? Hello? Is there anybody out there? Just nod if you can hear meIs there anyone at home? Relax. I need some information fir...