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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 |
... and finally... Well after a six month break we went back for the final stage. The results are unbelievably good. I LOVE THIS GUITAR. Attachment : IMG_5983.jpg Attachment : IMG_5989.jpg Attachment ... |
In forum Showcase |
3 years ago |
RE: Which High Gloss Black Polyurethane @boo Compared to the rest of us you qualify as an expert |
In forum Finishing |
3 years ago |
Hello from sunny Scotland Ok, let’s be honest, its not sunny just cold, wet and dreich really. Good to be here among people who know what they’re talking about and can help me correct the many mistakes I’m going to make on thi... |
In forum New Members |
3 years ago |
RE: Spalted Telecaster bolt on neck To transfer the corresponding screw holes to the neck I put the neck into the body, it was a nice snug fit. I then slowly drove the screws through the holes in the body until I could feel them pressin... |
In forum Electric |
6 years ago |
RE: Spalted Telecaster bolt on neck Time for some fretboard work. I marked out on the fretboard where the fret markers were to be drilled and then drilled them. I also used an off cut from the Maple neck blank to make some Maple plugs w... |
In forum Electric |
6 years ago |
Spalted Telecaster bolt on neck I am making a bolt on neck guitar using a lot of same techniques that I learned from doing Mark Bailey’s online Design your own Guitar and Build your own Guitar courses. I took the measurements from a... |
In forum Electric |
6 years ago |
Chris A’s First Build I’m over the moon to have just completed my first build. I started playing about 18 months ago and have enjoyed woodworking for some time so thought a build was a natural thing to try. I’m very gratef... |
In forum Electric |
3 years ago |
Double cut special project 🇺🇦 I just received these beauties this morning. Tim Mills at Bare Knuckle Pickups made a limited edition batch of these Unity humbuckers recently, only 200 sets made. I’m planning a special build for th... |
In forum Electric |
3 years ago |
RE: Polyurethane over Sanding Sealer @clinton Not all sanding sealers are cellulose based. Acrylic such as Chesnut brand is compatible with most things. Not sure if it’s available where you live. Probably would not use it on an acoustic ... |
In forum Finishing |
3 years ago |
RE: Polyurethane over Sanding Sealer There's only one way to find out! I think y'all probly know my answer - I'm with @Boo : Test on scrap...let us know how it goes! ... sorry can't help more... 🤔 |
In forum Finishing |
3 years ago |
RE: Polyurethane over Sanding Sealer Posted by: @clinton My question is, if I am to use a wipe on poly without sanding sealing, wouldn’t it smear the dye even if the dye has been dried out? I know sanding sealer would lock it in but isn... |
In forum Finishing |
3 years ago |
RE: Tele #4 so cool. I've almost got the itch to make an electric guitar..... almost. 🙂 Looks awesome. |
In forum Electric |
3 years ago |
RE: Tele #4 @clinton great build is it a 3 piece body? |
In forum Electric |
3 years ago |
RE: Tele #4 @clinto Great build. I’m doing my first Tele at the moment and am sure it won’t look as good as yours. |
In forum Electric |
3 years ago |
RE: Tele #4 @clinton That’s another superb build and such a nice finish on it. That’s a nice shine I see on that body. 🙌 |
In forum Electric |
3 years ago |
hello from casablanca hello everyone i'm nossair from morocco. i already made 4 guitars thanks to you and all the information you provide on youtube. Attachment : IMG_20220413_160611.jpg |
In forum New Members |
3 years ago |
RE: Advice on grain filling. I need help. Posted by: @clinton It freakin worked! Did your advice on grain filling, opening the grain and sanding sealer step by step. Thank you thank you thank you. Finally my dilemna with swamp ash solved. @... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
3 years ago |
RE: Advice on grain filling. I need help. @clinton Beautiful grain and finish! |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
3 years ago |
RE: Advice on grain filling. I need help. Posted by: @clinton Do you wet sand with the 3m pad? Is it too abrasive? If so, do you put dish detergent with the water for lubricant? @clinton By the way, when sanding sanding sealer, you don’t ha... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
3 years ago |