@jamesbisset  It does have more of electric guitar sound than piezo. Did the original models use flat wound strings or round wound ? A different magnetic response might produce a softer sound to the pickups. Less amplitude. I have a set…   Read more»

@jamesbisset  I was very impressed with the final result when I heard it being played yesterday. FB is nicely finished and I like the way you have worked around some of the lamination problems. It’s not an easy thing to…   Read more»

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I do like the look of them James and some of the others that he makes. I’ll have to take a deeper look into this.
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Hi James, I think the guitar is a jaguar copy made by Waterslide guitars.  
http://www.waterslideguitars.com/latest
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Thanks James. That wee video does show the same way that I was shown. You certainly need a lot of patience and stamina to do it. Hope it all goes well.
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@jamesbisset Hi James, I’ve only seen it up close being done the old fashioned way so I haven’t really any idea how the quick and easy stuff works but I would imagine that the grain filling has to be done…   Read more»

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Nicely fixed James. 
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@jamesbisset it’s looking awesome! A proper jazz box and love the headstock detail.

Hey @jamesbisset  I find using whip tips to control the speed/application of ca glue a game changer and helps prevent bubbles.They often fit directly onto the bottle, but you can also decant a bit of glue into a plastic pippette…   Read more»

@jamesbisset. Little tips for looking after your super glue, James.  Keep it in the fridge inside a sealed plastic bag upright so all the glue sits in the bottom of the bottle.  Before you put it in the fridge tap…   Read more»

@jamesbisset may have heard this before, though he’s probably deleted all memory …
(This version has been remixed as part of the upcoming super deluxe boxset reissue)
 

Hi @jamesbisset, I’d you’re doing a tester it might be worth trying the black thick ca glue from O3 adhesives.  https://www.o3adhesives.co.uk/products/o3a-cyanoacrylate-adhesive-black-medium-thick-50g?variant=41533207117921&mc_cid=282794db2e&mc_eid=281c11eb3c I’ve not used their black, but their clear ca is good, as is the accelerator. They’re a…[Read more]

@jamesbisset  The edges glued well, with no gaps, but of course the back moved when I wasn’t looking. It’s cosmetic, because without a centreline you wouldn’t know but grrrr… If the misaligned centerline is going to upset you, how about…   Read more»

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Cheers James. I’ll give it a wee watch. 
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@rathius My *opinion* (@JamesBisset might have more expertise) is that the sides of a hollowbody (like the es175) will be just 2-3mm thick, usually laminated (compared to the similar thickness but solid wood sides of an acoustic). The sides of…   Read more»

 

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Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5

I’d go with position 1, I’m more of a traditionalist.

That must have been quite something to have seen @jamesbisset – quite jealous of you oldies sometimes.
 

Looking good @jamesbisset 👍 

Just been listening to the album @tv101. Lovin’ it @jamesbisset.
This is My Favourite Song For This Moment……

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@jamesbisset Oh, Dremel and freehand are things that usually don’t mix well when I am involved. 😀 
Great progress, looking forward to see the finished guitar.