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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

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In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Posted by: @boo What scale length is it? Is the bridge definitely in exactly the right spot? Just try measuring from the nut to the centre of the 12th fret, it should be exactly half of the intended...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

@koendb What scale length is it? Is the bridge definitely in exactly the right spot? Just try measuring from the nut to the centre of the 12th fret, it should be exactly half of the intended scale le...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

@koendb Is the intonation low or high? Check that the saddle is tight in the slot and not bending forward. If we are doing video chat tonight you can demonstrate.

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: Injuries

@rocknroller912 I’ve just realised, using the thumbs up emoji at the end of my last reply to you was probably not the best option. Sorry. 😂

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Sanded and polished the soundboard and removed the masking tape. I did not realize how much shellac I put on there.. I t is a surpiringly thick coat! And I was scared to sand through it. Seems I was s...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
Injuries

Here’s a tip for ya! Be very careful with fret wire, it’s extremely sharp on the ends. I sliced my hand open a few days ago with with a straight length of it, man it hurt and it’s still hurting now. ...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

I am going to call this back done. Went over it with 1000, 1200 and 2000 grit, then rubbed menzerna rough cut twice, again 1200 and 2000 grit to get almost every speckle out, then again Menzerna 400 ...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: Simple 4 string build

@clinton 😯😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🎯💯

In forum Bass

4 years ago
Simple 4 string build

4th Bass Build Attachment : 6B1954CC-BC39-48EA-8ECF-9AEB175CAF5D.jpeg Attachment : 15DE9FA3-C37F-4582-B7F9-20CD34689F3E.jpeg Attachment : 9801458A-6BA8-4B87-9FE8-F8A573AFBA33.jpeg ...

In forum Bass

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

@darrenking I’m just home from the pub and have to agree

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: Hi from Gloucestershire

@koendb I think it’s on the web site

In forum New Members

4 years ago
RE: Hi from Gloucestershire

Posted by: @rocknroller912 I think there is a 335 course planned and several people have shown interest. Yup ! I am definitely interested in that

In forum New Members

4 years ago
RE: Hi from Gloucestershire

I’ve never had a telecaster so I’m tempted to do something like that as a first project. I’m also keen to hollow body something like a 335 but I think that maybe too ambitious to start with.

In forum New Members

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Very nice job there @koendb. 🎶🎸🙏🙂

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

@koendb It’s looking really good, that’s a nice lustre. Just think that each grade of sandpaper puts finer scratches in the finish than the last one. The same goes for compounds and polishes, they are...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

@koendb Yes I agree it’s starting to look very good

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

I think I am getting closer and closer to where I need to be.12 coats of shellac ( max 3 coats a day ), sanding back, shellac, sanding back.. etc..Especially yesterday, after starting to wet-sand ( Th...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: Spam Alert! It's hitting the fan!

@markbailey I did notice there are currently a lot of members online that don't look like your typical guitar builders.

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

4 years ago
Spam Alert! It's hitting the fan! ** UPDATE**

the captcha filter is not working for everyone - just found out 9:45 pm having some issues myself ! Will get sorted tomorrow Apologies. M ------- Hi guys - Just a quick message about SPAMMERS!! The ...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

4 years ago
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