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RE: Facets

Just need to tidy up that heel transition with the surform and use progressively finer grits all over. One thing about the neck is that the transition up to the headstock sort of begins between the 1s...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Facets

Posted by: @ Turned out fine in the end, thanks! 🙂

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Facets

Thanks Mark for the advice, I will give this a go tomorrow!

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
Facets

Hey guys, I’m in the middle of carving my first neck and have hit a (hopefully minor) snag. As you can see from the pics I’ve rough carved the side facets - one larger facet, and one smaller section t...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
Answer to: Headstock slope

I managed to level it out nicely with the router...I’m a lot happier with it now 🙂 Lesson learnt for next time...

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
Answer to: Headstock slope

Darren I see what you’re saying but I honestly can’t think of any reason why I’d want it that way. I’ve calculated that to smooth it out, I’d need to sand off down to 14.2mm. Would this be a problem w...

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
Answer to: Headstock slope

Haha “custom design feature”. I’ve used that one already today - told a friend it was my own unique deviation from the typical fender design 🙂

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
Answer to: Headstock slope

Heh, maybe I was expecting too much to get it right first time....I did have it where I wanted at one stage but I went further than necessary in trying to make the face of the slope perfectly level. i...

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
Answer to: Headstock slope

Ok job done, but it didn’t go as planned...in my never ending quest to correct any imbalances I ended up overcarving/sanding, resulting in a dip at the base. The headstock thickness is currently 15mm....

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
Answer to: Headstock slope

Thanks guys, i'm just about to start on the slope, wish me luck 😐

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
Headstock slope

Hey guys, I’ve just thinned out my headstock down to 15mm and am getting ready to carve out the slope next. How does this look? Should I leave as is and proceed with carving or make the slope steeper...

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
Answer to: Checkout problem

It’s working now

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
RE: Checkout problem

I can’t get through to anyone via email.

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
Checkout problem

I wasn't sure where to post this; I'm trying to order a neck blank on the site, but the 'required' field - "Country/Region" will not let me input anything. Therefore I can't complete the order. I've t...

In forum Build Your Own Bolt on Electric

4 years ago
Answer to: Truss rod q

Cheers tej. I assume he’s a little busy catching up on orders. Btw, you don’t happen to know what type of maple he sells?

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
Answer to: Truss rod q

Thank you koendb!

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
Truss rod q

Hey guys, I’m getting ready to route the truss rod slot (two piece neck, adjustment at heel end) and was wondering what the correct orientation was for this dual action rod? Is it the blue cylinder or...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
RE: Respirators...

Thanks guys, I got the gvs a1p3 from arco in the end . I nearly went for the p3 but this one handles organic vapours in addition to dust.

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
Respirators...

Hey guys, can someone recommend me a high quality respirator, ideally one that has passed safety standards? The ones on amazon are shocking and offer no protection whatsoever so I’m looking to avoid t...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
Answer to: Large Baseplate Extension for Router

Brilliant, thanks guys I’ll give that a go 🙂

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
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