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RE: 12 string

Made a mistake (or a happy accident) drilling one of the holes for the tuners. But it wasn't difficult to repair it. @marcel I’ve done exactly the same thing but like you say, it is easy to repair.

In forum Electric

6 years ago
RE: 12 string

@johnnierox-boo Over the years I've learned that most happy accidents can be repaired, so I'm no longer afraid to make mistakes nor am I very frustrated anymore when I make them. I now consider it a c...

In forum Electric

6 years ago
RE: 12 string

I'm not sure what is more impressive ... The flexibility of that body design that can be a bass, 6- or 12-string The quality of the workmanship that's gone into that build The quality of the materials...

In forum Electric

6 years ago
12 string

When I was a young boy back in the sixties of the previous century I was fascinated by the jingle jangle sound of the 12-string Rickenbackers of Roger McGuinn and George Harrison. So a couple of years...

In forum Electric

6 years ago
RE: Current build

@tv1010101 Fantastic hand shaping there TV! I know for a fact that I wouldn't have the patience!

In forum Electric

6 years ago
RE: Current build

I’ve got some of that CG gold grain filler, I’ve not used it yet but I will soon now I’ve seen this. It's pretty each to use @johnnierox-boo. If anything, I was too cautious with my application - I ...

In forum Electric

6 years ago
RE: Current build

Time for some big reveal photos as this one was done a while ago .. @tv1010101 That is such a nice looking LP Junior, it looks stunning. I’ve got some of that CG gold grain filler, I’ve not used it y...

In forum Electric

6 years ago
RE: Current build

It's going to have a P90 in the neck ... which is going to leave a bit of unsightly neck join visible between the end of the fretboard and the pickup (spot the NEC carpet tape!) @tv1010101 That’s som...

In forum Electric

6 years ago
RE: Current build

The fronts have now had their coats of oil, and it's hardened sufficiently to flip over and start on the backs ... The necks will just be oiled, no stain. Might even get them put together...

In forum Electric

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

Also, how to build your own - perfectly suitable but nothing fancy-pants - bench for building guitars and general “working”? @rashdown_online This is a great idea, I’m struggling with an old pallet f...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

6 years ago
RE: THAT WALNUT GUITAR...

Also, a handy way of checking that your fretboard is level, and sanding is straight! @tv1010101 An added bonus indeed.

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

6 years ago
RE: THAT WALNUT GUITAR...

I hope to have some of this stuff on my new website but in the meantime you can get it from a company called Surface Matter in London. Some of the multicoloured ones look pretty awesome actually! @da...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

6 years ago
RE: Bass with a redwood top

@tv1010101 I can feel another joke thread coming on... Come to think of it, didn't we do drummers not long ago?!

In forum Bass

6 years ago
RE: Bass with a redwood top

@marcel I was the goalkeeper too. Iv'e been trying to learn to play guitar for over 50 years, maybe I should try bass.

In forum Bass

6 years ago
RE: Bass with a redwood top

That was me. @marcel Yeah but you can now build awesome guitars and basses. How many of your old school friends can do that?

In forum Bass

6 years ago
RE: Bass with a redwood top

just don't go and tell that you also play drums!! Surely you can only play an instrument? You just hit drums. ?

In forum Bass

6 years ago
RE: Bass with a redwood top

@tv1010101 Hey Marcel, Basses are fine, just don't go and tell that you also play drums!! ? ?

In forum Bass

6 years ago
RE: Bass with a redwood top

@johnnierox-boo I don't know if I'm the best bass maker here, I just try to do my best and I enjoy it. And I'm very happy to have inspired you in your guitar making. I'll post a few more of my bass bu...

In forum Bass

6 years ago
RE: Bass with a redwood top

That's OK - you're among friends here, you can admit things like that It's the story of my life. The boy who is the least talented in the football team is made the goalkeeper. That was me. The one wh...

In forum Bass

6 years ago
RE: Bass with a redwood top

Being a bass player I've made several basses at home @marcel I think you are the best bass guitar maker here amongst us and this build just proves it. This week you have inspired me to plan a few mor...

In forum Bass

6 years ago
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