That's the humbucker sockets and neck pocket routed now. I also made the mistake of taking the humbucker sockets to their full depth before doing the neck pocket. I routed very carefully where there w...

Hi Peebee 06/01/2021 6:34 pm @robin, you can also line the neck pocket template with tape just to shrink a little and give a snug fit. That's a good idea, I hadn't thought of that.

@usadave Looking good so far Dave! I see what you mean about the truss slot, yeah that’s what faceplates are for 😂 The dimensions that you’re after are roughly 21mm at the first fret and 23mm ...

Bosch makes great routers and more than sufficient. I do builds with my laminate trimmer alone with jo problems. I do suggest a plunge base attachment. Believe me, you are gonna wish you got it sooner...

which kind of paper do you put in between when you are glueing both cap sides together? I use the inner bag from breakfast cereal boxes, the glue doesn't stick to it.

Hi Clinton, very useful video. which kind of paper do you put in between when you are glueing both cap sides together? I mean that kind of paper which is preventing the dripping out glue sticking the ...

@clinton Great work Clinton. I like how you resaw by hand, that’s intense!

Hi guys, something that I can really recommend is a one on one Zoom meeting with Mark. Until now I have built 2 Bandsman guitars and started to design a bolt-on Tele style guitar. The video courses an...

A bit cold in the garage today, but a couple of prep bits done. Made the humbucker template and the body shape template. Just waiting for a router bit for the truss rod and I can make a start on the b...

@clinton Great job dude. I really liked the video and all the custom things that you did like the wooden cavity cover and semi hollow design! 🤘🤘🤘 (cuz we have three hands
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I like the bumblebee pickup! @mattbeels Thanks man, this is a Bareknuckle Rebel Yell in yellow and black. It’s not for this guitar but it is going on another Bansman that I will be building when I’ve...

@clinton I would love to use some Koa, it’s beautiful

Hello everyone I am back! I finished my exams and they went well, so now i have time to continue my build. In de meantime i cut the pickup rout and the control cavity. My controls will be mounted on m...

The practice belly carve, came out ok, thanks to Mark for showing the method. Attachment : 20201217_102140.jpg Attachment : 20201217_103344.jpg Attachment : 20201217_111717.jpg

@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...

Hi Clinton but it is 3/4 inch thick(20mm). Is that thick enough for strenght and stability? How about gluing bits on to thicken the ends for the the heel and headstock

but it is 3/4 inch thick(20mm). Is that thick enough for strenght and stability? I've made most of my guitars with 20 mm neck blanks, so I don't think there is any problem.

Finished my second home build yesterday in time for Christmas! Attachment : IMG_5360.JPG Attachment : IMG_5355.JPG Attachment : IMG_5359.JPG Attachment : IMG_5358.JPG At...

Hello all. I finally got the go ahead from my wife to make the purchase of the subscription to become a member and start in on my guitar making journey. I've been an amature furniture builder for a fe...

Hey everybody! So I’ve finally found my way to the forum to properly introduce myself... I’m an American living in Berlin for the past 18 years until this past August when my family and I relocated to...