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RE: 4 string short scale bass I wasn't happy with the router pattern for the neck pocket, it was a bit to wide. So I glued in a veneer and made a new one. Attachment : image.png Attachment : image.png I have rounded... |
In forum Bass |
2 years ago |
RE: BACK IN THE ROOM !! .... and LOOK who is here for our first open workshop session 🙂 Ahhhh, back in the workshop!! It’s one of my happy places, lots of great memories, and the odd pretty-good guitar, all made in that workshop. 😀 Absolutely wonderful to see Mark & Caro... |
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RE: I’m addicted too 😜 I'm using an unfinished control plate and some unfinished brass knobs. I've got CTS pots, Orange drop cap 47, and a treble bleed. Attachment : IMG_20230825_114037.jpg Attachment : IMG_2023... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
2 years ago |
A new guitar is born Hi folks, thought I'd share some shots of my first guitar build following Mark's BYO online course. You've probably seen me pop up from time to time with odd questions in a desperate need to find an a... |
In forum Electric |
2 years ago |
RE: I’m addicted too 😜 Time to whisky stain the neck and get a few coats of finish on it. It's now hanging up drying for a week or so. Attachment : IMG_20230823_133609.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230823_133639.jpg ... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
2 years ago |
RE: I’m addicted too 😜 I did a little video of it too. 😂 |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
2 years ago |
RE: I’m addicted too 😜 Obviously more sanding and routing. Attachment : IMG_20230623_152833.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230625_154043.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230625_154017.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230625_1... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
2 years ago |
RE: I’m addicted too 😜 My routing template slipped a couple of times when I was routing but I went along with it and it turned out well, I like it. Attachment : IMG_20230622_164147.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230622_... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
2 years ago |
RE: I’m addicted too 😜 Some pics. In the wrong order as usual but I'm sure you'll make sense of them. Attachment : IMG_20230617_145318.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230622_162336.jpg Attachment : IMG_20230617_14... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
2 years ago |
RE: 4 string short scale bass Today I worked on the body. Cut out the shape with a jig saw (my bandsaw hasn't enough power to cut through a body blank, especially when it's treated with wood hardener). Attachment : image.png ... |
In forum Bass |
2 years ago |
RE: Starting airgun painting set recommendation @koendb Right, quick run down. You should buy the compressor with biggest tank you can afford and with the highest CFM (cubic feet per minute) rating. Also, stay clear of HVLP spray guns if you are b... |
In forum Finishing |
2 years ago |
RE: 4 string short scale bass ...so today, using a bobbin sander, I rounded off the piece behind the nut to the headstock. Attachment : image.png With a 12 inch radius block I sanded the radius on the fretboard. Attachme... |
In forum Bass |
2 years ago |
RE: Juniors *Another* excellent build and finish there Mr @clinton - congrats on that and whoever it's going to! Re the BKPs - they've become very expensive now. I remember buying them when they were ~£150/set, ... |
In forum Electric |
2 years ago |
RE: Juniors @clinton Good to hear from you Clinton, I was hoping you hadn't been caught up in the fires, from what we've seen on news reports here in UK it looks absolutely horrendous. |
In forum Electric |
2 years ago |
RE: Bored of Building Guitars? 5w is plenty loud enough for my needs @clinton! The "Power" control dials that down to about 0.1w, with anything in between available at the turn of the dial. I already had a "clean" (ie Fenderish) 5... |
In forum Pluckers Paradise |
2 years ago |
RE: Bored of Building Guitars? That was where we started, a few days ago. Since when I've been busy, wielding a hot soldering iron (when I remember to switch it on) and inhaling those lovely solder fumes ... 1. Bare Chassis. A... |
In forum Pluckers Paradise |
2 years ago |
RE: 4 string short scale bass This afternoon I cut the fret slots. Attachment : image.png Attachment : image.png |
In forum Bass |
2 years ago |
RE: first scratch build : a neck through 12 string semi hollow telecaster style guitar the top is almost done, I used some hot hide glue to glue on a couple of extra pieces to extend the width, using a rub joint technique, I think carving the neck is going to be next, looking forward to... |
In forum Electric |
2 years ago |
RE: first scratch build : a neck through 12 string semi hollow telecaster style guitar Attachment : jack socket routing-1.jpg Attachment : jack socket routing-2.jpg Attachment : jack socket routing-3.jpg Attachment : jack socket routing-6.jpg Attachment : ja... |
In forum Electric |
2 years ago |
first scratch build : a neck through 12 string semi hollow telecaster style guitar Hello, I decided to challenge myself with a neck through 12 string semi hollow telecaster style guitar, the wood has been acclimatising in the garage for a few weeks now, but I decided to make a full ... |
In forum Electric |
2 years ago |