Fascinating! So, what implications does this have for neck width, heel width and neck joint?
I’ve been trying to work out the best way of building a 3D model that would allow for flexibility in how your (Bailey) neck might fit.

Forgive the cynic in me, but I know so many people who like to make things, from tea cakes to dresses to guitars to arts n’ crafts and think they can build a business out of it. But the only…   Read more»

A few years ago there was a bundle of old Dan Armstrong “stock” available.  A mix of part built bodies, necks, bits of hardware, etc.  I did consider it, but, IIRC, they were after ~£10k, and the realist in me…   Read more»

That’s helpful. Thanks Jonathan. Potentially appealing given I’m looking for an ‘easy’ way to get a traditional style finish.

Finally, I have everything I need to become a master guitar builder!

Posted by: @frocesterbill You can pick up bargains on eBay – the Bosch POV500 can be as little as £30……

Bosch POF500 like Mark’s just sold on Ebay for more than £70. All right, come on, who was it!

Thanks folks, I did wonder whether the groinal neck-shaping technique had something to do with it.
Also gives me a chance to make sure the mitred edging is square this time too!

Woah! just caught up today because I’ve been finishing my workbench and what should I spy, but a 45° cut on the corner of the BaileyBench.

Nobody told me! I’ve just got a 90° corner!

 What gives? Does…   Read more»

I’m planning a pre-slotted BaileyBoard too and I’ve already bought some Jescar EVO Gold from ToneTech. The tang in this case is 0.020″ with teeth (barbs?) taking it out to 0.036″. https://www.jescarguitar.com/shop/jescar-fret-wire-47104/ In a modern, consistent, sensible measuring system, this…   Read more»

To be fair, I also have a Hughes & Kettner Tube 50 which is wonderful for distortion but not so good for clean. And it needs servicing (again). And a very modded Epiphone Valve Junior. Did anyone say self-build amp…   Read more»

Yamaholic? Moi?

What was a Gibson master craftsman doing at Tonetech’s shop???

It’s complicated. Suffice to say, in the end I removed to the south west of Scotland. Least said, soonest mended.

I’m taking a brief respite to build the Mighty Bench of Bodge!

 
I have the tools. I have the bench. Now will someone bring me a neck blank!

@tv1010101 And my eBay special “Katsu” trimmer, which also works just fine for a bargainstatic ~£35. Also available on Amazon. I did notice a few disgruntled users in the reviews and someone on Ebay appears to be doing a roaring…   Read more»

@tv1010101

I need to look at the lamination technique some more …

Yeah – Have a look at Mark’s Bagpress Masterclass Using The Vacuum Press thingie, if you haven’t already. It’s the future! 😉 

@darrenking if you can draw/model the mould then I am more than happy to machine it for you on the CNC router FOC (so long as I get to machine one for me!) *Jumps onto the couch. Jacks in…* “We’re…   Read more»

@tv1010101 If you’d routing the channels *after* you’ve carved the top, then the challenge will be keeping the router base perpendicular to the channel.  The top will be carved, so you can’t just run the router over the top of…   Read more»