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My own headstock decals!

I decided I should have my own 'brand' because, for me, a guitar just is not finished without a logo 🙂Not that I want to sell or really custom build guitar as a professional. I just want to get as clo...

In forum Finishing

4 years ago
RE: Repair fret slot cutted in wrong position

Posted by: @mario Do you recommend me a way to "recycle" the first fretboard. When something similar happened to me I used the damaged fretboard to repair the mistakes I made in the next one! ǹ...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

3 years ago
RE: Hi from Bolton, Lancs

Posted by: @cattytown That;'s a dilemma - I'll be in Blackpool on Friday, but I'll have my partner with me... @cattytown Well Pete, that could be difficult maybe 😆 Best of luck. 👍

In forum New Members

3 years ago
RE: Hi from Bolton, Lancs

@cattytown Welcome to this great community!

In forum New Members

3 years ago
P bass

The mother of all basses is the Precision bass. About 3 years ago I made one. Alder body, flamed maple top, maple neck with a pau ferro fretboard. Attachment : image.png The pickup is a Seymour...

In forum Bass

5 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

3 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

I’ve noticed recently while buying parts online that there are some expensive templates for measuring nut spacing. Wonder if anyone has used one or if there are any opinions on how useful they are.

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

3 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

@markbailey What I think is worth exploring more would be a more in-depth look at nut making. When making guitars, I always buy a new nut and hope it fits. If the nut is slightly too high, I just sand...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

3 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

@tej Titebond is very permanent which can be good but it’s a nightmare when doing repairs as the level of heat needed to soften it is bad for the wood in my opinion, particularly on acoustic instrumen...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

4 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

@eddie6string I’m with @mattbeels apart form I’ll go for the dark rosewood fretboard. I also love reverse headstocks. Reverse headstock and rosewood fretboard. Here is one of mine to help you decide...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

4 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

@mattbeels This is how I've done it ... Using a very thin router bit in my Dremel to make the rough cut ... Attachment : 20200816_170053.jpg Then using a thin file to straighten up the edges of...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

4 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

@markbailey scalloped fretboards and asymmetrical neck profiles please!

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

4 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

Has anyone suggested a Guitar case making session - particularly the interior profiling? This would be invaluable @eddie6string This is another fantastic idea. I’m sure a lot of us have already wond...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

@boo Has anyone suggested a Guitar case making session - particularly the interior profiling? This would be invaluable

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

How to fit different bridges i.e. Gotoh wrap over, Wilkinson, tune-o-matic, Hannes, Floyd rose. How to work out exact placement and alinement plus correct height For neck angle to hit the bridge corre...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

All things truss rod please mate 😉

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

Posted by: @tv1010101 Posted by: @david-johnson09 ?Not heard ACE for a while..! How Long ? ? But long enough....?

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

Hi Mark, There seems to be an awful lot of fret dressing files out there. Could you talk us through the different types....from the basic ones that could be used to the advantages of the more advanced...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

Hi Mark, You've demonstrated shaping the guitar body using a router and a template which looks fairly straightforward but would you be able to show us how to accurately shape the template from the gui...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

Hi Mark and Carole, I'm enjoying your Youtube Live Streaming. Would you be able to show us how to fit a truss rod to a bolt on Tele/Strat style neck with the access at the nut end of the fretboard. ...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
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