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“Sometimes the nicest thing to do with a guitar is just look at it.” Thom Yorke Attachment : 8E5EDF25-07A2-4BA0-A008-CE491FC59A28.jpeg The Bandsmen Chime in with a pic of an old build every Thu...

In forum Pluckers Paradise

3 years ago
Answer to: How much harder am I making this in myself

Nominal routing depth for neck pockets for fender style bridges with 21-22mm thick neck blanks, 5-6mm fretboards. Start off at 16mm neck pocket route depth then check to see where you are at in need t...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
Answer to: How much harder am I making this in myself

Here is a tip. When in doubt we are here for you. Correction In the video I said 22mm thickness on my neck blank but it is actually 24.5mm. Attachment : IMG_6066.MOV

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Is a 1.5" neck blank thick enough?

@kalimar If the piece is long enough, you can cut off a piece to glue to thicken headstock or do a scarf joint. It is done all the time.

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: How much harder am I making this in myself

@kalimar surely can. With P-90s you are gonna need a smaller diameter flush trim bit and with fender style bridge, no neck break angle but completely straight with neck string height of 11.5-12mm as o...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: My first laminated semi-hollowbody

@jamesbisset The cutaway is not quite cut yet. Major but Minor adjustment it seems like and it is your only recourse with a slight adjusting of the humps.

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: A pair of SS Stangs

Attachment : IMG_5760.MOV Attachment : IMG_5755.MOV Laminated Koa Bodies

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: A pair of SS Stangs

Attachment : IMG_6060.MOV Neck pocket templates

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: Hello from Virginia, USA

Welcome to the builds. It does not disappoint. It is very gratifying!

In forum New Members

3 years ago
RE: A pair of SS Stangs

Attachment : IMG_6048.MOV Short Scales

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: Bending a top / back

Surely can do. Steam, a radius dish and go bar clamping would make your life so much easier.

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

3 years ago
RE: Hi from High Wycombe

Welcome to the builds. Savor the journey and enjoy the outcome.

In forum New Members

3 years ago
RE: Barrel

Looks like a Tele in the making with a B bender. Woohaaa!! Hint hint!

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

3 years ago
A pair of SS Stangs

Mustangs Bass and Duosonic Attachment : FE268486-C726-4B46-90C1-D14819EFE14C.jpeg

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: The most challenging build and the hard part is finally done. The 335!

@rocknroller912 best solution I feel would be a vacuum press for sure. In the past and I did it only once and came out satisfactory. With more thought if I should do it again might work really well. ...

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: The most challenging build and the hard part is finally done. The 335!

@rocknroller912 Maple carve top

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: Neck Ferrules ???

@timc I shortened my neck screws before and for some reason decided to cut it on a slight angle as opposed just straight flat. In fear that it will not grab accordingly into the pilot holes drilled...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: The most challenging build and the hard part is finally done. The 335!

Attachment : 6C945DB5-E58B-40DA-A7E3-05C89510A417.jpeg Bursting The Sun

In forum Electric

3 years ago
Answer to: Double (sided tape) Trouble

I coat all my MDF templates with lacquer or sanding sealer. Prevents damage from double sided tape.

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Short Scales

30 inch scale length Attachment : IMG_5851.MOV

In forum Bass

3 years ago
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