Guitar Making | jamesbisset | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/jamesbisset/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning jamesbisset. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:46:28 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 9585b5901d6e847261be5f373fc28f4f Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170628/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:53:05 +0100 @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»

]]> 092aa7fa5d6268a4205986784c91ab51 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170626/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:51:53 +0100 @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»

]]> 0b72129c3c74a494ef9aef5207da35f6 Russ replied to the topic "Anyone know what kind of pickups these are?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170264/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:52:14 +0100 @jamesbisset
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.
🎶🙂🎸🙏

]]> 3d9147829e5f2da5eb0f76ad049adde9 Russ replied to the topic "Anyone know what kind of pickups these are?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170259/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:14:05 +0100 @jamesbisset
Hi James, I think the guitar is a jaguar copy made by Waterslide guitars.  
http://www.waterslideguitars.com/latest
🎶🙂🎸🙏

]]> 3b4e5d566fd64b3bb7339ee1646e7b8b Russ replied to the topic "Pumice and Polish - a question" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169946/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:02:48 +0100 @jamesbisset
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.
🎶🎸🙂🙏

]]> fdb32b6dff91ae9e7b545540edc75a31 Russ replied to the topic "Pumice and Polish - a question" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169937/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:22:58 +0100 @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»

]]> 5677a9d87b3da2e83faf2faac304b9f7 Russ replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169544/ Fri, 24 May 2024 19:41:02 +0100 @jamesbisset. 🙌🏻
Nicely fixed James. 
🎸🙂🎶🙏

]]> 562093b0b628037780b3a70450d89ec8 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169539/ Fri, 24 May 2024 19:16:18 +0100 @jamesbisset it’s looking awesome! A proper jazz box and love the headstock detail.

]]> cdd2d724e0f24b44b99019564d95e381 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Recommended black Cyanoacrylate for inlays?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169342/ Sat, 18 May 2024 07:18:53 +0100 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»

]]> 32c0426a1385e2280c8f6f5f0edb191d Russ replied to the topic "Recommended black Cyanoacrylate for inlays?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169324/ Fri, 17 May 2024 18:33:31 +0100 @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»

]]> f2000ae14eb0e8215cab2e31cd6a572a tv1 replied to the topic "🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169310/ Fri, 17 May 2024 09:30:34 +0100 @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)
 

]]> e42a3e0e8de3fd013358c235e8296379 Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Recommended black Cyanoacrylate for inlays?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169264/ Thu, 16 May 2024 07:44:17 +0100 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]

]]> 4afabf67c2b2281761ef027bb59f0e92 Robin replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169041/ Sat, 11 May 2024 18:08:43 +0100 @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»

]]> e003d28e1aa7fec58ee9da376197b667 Russ replied to the topic "New Gibson Factory Tour" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/165057/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:01:31 +0000 @jamesbisset.
Cheers James. I’ll give it a wee watch. 
🙂🎸🙏🎶

]]> 3d1e839e15ebb1d6c789744dd2620a55 tv1 replied to the topic "Semi-hollow question" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/163073/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:46:08 +0100 @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»

]]> 0190cbaa821664785eee7c504489961f Robin replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162740/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 09:52:40 +0100

 

Posted by: @jamesbisset
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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.

]]> 9d60db833fb7642671b9815325e486b2 tv1 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/162720/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 08:43:10 +0100 That must have been quite something to have seen @jamesbisset – quite jealous of you oldies sometimes.
 

]]> 809834c08d4d4ddf808acbb1e8988acb tv1 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/161983/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 18:52:11 +0100 Looking good @jamesbisset 👍 

]]> 82d1602829e0650cd0d948dc01dd6a44 Russ replied to the topic "🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/161884/ Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:38:15 +0100 Just been listening to the album @tv101. Lovin’ it @jamesbisset.
This is My Favourite Song For This Moment……

🙂🎸🎶🙏

]]> 3ee163fca011a61078bd8d0c348480e1 swepri replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/161304/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:52:17 +0100 @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.

]]> 0758b2becbe2fbad6c51cf612081ec6d tv1 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/161261/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:34:48 +0100 [quote data-userid=”14210″ data-postid=”24948″] @jamesbisset Where can we hear it James? [/quote]…   Read more»

]]> b76558344dfe5c27aff8d7fc115625b3 Russ replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/161260/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:33:45 +0100 @jamesbisset
It’s all looking great James.
🙏🎶🙂🎸

]]> 80baeadd92e6564aa9b2b69f411bd8bc Russ replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/161254/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:31:16 +0100 @jamesbisset
Where can we hear it James? 
🎸🙂🎶🙏

]]> 7051b90947ecd915e2eb59ea030eb320 Russ replied to the topic "BACK IN THE ROOM !! .... and LOOK who is here for our first open workshop session :)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/160913/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:27:33 +0100 @markbailey @tv101 @jamesbisset
What’s it like having the two of them in the same room? 🤣…..A lot of shenanigans I imagine…..🤣 
Good to see you all working away.
🎸🙂🎶🙏

]]> ccc6ddec117d2c03d65e1d9e1afda4a1 Clinton replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156914/ Wed, 24 May 2023 11:10:43 +0100 @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.

]]> 5e79143ec22d92c80dc6109e2aab9fe4 tv1 posted a new topic "Bending a top / back" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156516/ Sat, 13 May 2023 20:37:53 +0100 Let’s imagine that I was vaguely considering making a hollowbody-esque but wanted to avoid the excitement of an @JamesBisset vacuuming-bending-splitting (repeat) saga. Let’s also imagine that I had the opportunity to acquire a rosewood top & back set of ~3mm…   Read more»

]]> c2e5524f10d59666c0ef2b98935b1215 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156342/ Sat, 06 May 2023 15:00:13 +0100 @jamesbisset 
I always thought you had the hump about something just couldn’t work it out, so I’m clear on what it is now thanks 

]]> 5917509992178ddf7c2f54efd05b9c56 jamesbisset replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156305/ Thu, 04 May 2023 22:16:36 +0100 This  wouldn’t be important if I was making a double cutaway or no cutaway – it’s only significant if the guitar is not symmetrical across the centreline. But if I’m making…   Read more»

]]> a013cbede9674e157cae1d3326d28681 Russ replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156302/ Thu, 04 May 2023 20:17:41 +0100 @jamesbisset
Nice work James. Really looking forward to this one progressing.
🙏🎶🙂🎸

]]> 06a3d86b929911afcf3618705a2f9b90 Robin replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156274/ Thu, 04 May 2023 14:28:44 +0100 @jamesbisset 

Can you see what it is yet?

Once the back and front is on, is the cutaway going to trap the mould in place?

]]> a36705fbdb795bdb8a8267b0df62e70f swepri replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156269/ Thu, 04 May 2023 13:38:39 +0100 @jamesbisset The mould is mirrored?

]]> 647da174220caaa9030f3b84b7b2748c NSJ replied to the topic "Fingerboard moved during glue-up - can it be rescued?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155958/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:01:50 +0100 @jamesbisset He said on the live he did on carving the neck. Initial facets are about a 3rd in at the heel then run the line down the neck with your finger aginst the side. Then about the fretboard thickness…   Read more»

]]> 48723af6078fb1b1d777f92f9dce1dd9 NSJ replied to the topic "Fingerboard moved during glue-up - can it be rescued?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155954/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:31:32 +0100 @jamesbisset That initial carve, instead of a 1/3 in on both sides, go in a 1/4 on one side and a 1/3 on the other. Or do a 1/3 in on each side at the nut then alter it further…   Read more»

]]> ef100b776d362ce73eb47abeb4dc031d Robin replied to the topic "Fingerboard moved during glue-up - can it be rescued?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155951/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:58:11 +0100 @jamesbisset  Thanks for the recommendations and encouragement folks. I’ve decided to go on with the neck as it is. This is my first ever full build and it’s effectively a prototype. I’d rather keep going and accumulate all the f**k…   Read more»

]]> 1083eab84c7dec582e4c5fe383054e15 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Fingerboard moved during glue-up - can it be rescued?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155702/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:22:03 +0100 @jamesbisset  I once removed a bridge that was glued with Titebond type glue from a factory guitar using a domestic iron and some brown paper. Heat does soften the glue but you have to be paint and go slowly to…   Read more»

]]> ec4e5dbfa55cc95fa151989da769a19f NSJ replied to the topic "Fingerboard moved during glue-up - can it be rescued?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155699/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:59:46 +0100 @jamesbisset if a replacement fretboard isn’t a problem then yeh, I’d go with getting it off even if it got ruined.
 
With factory fretboards I’ve managed to remove a couple but titebond seems proper tight! Lol

]]> f3be9b18e029bb07a23ae35aaffc2ad6 tv1 replied to the topic "Fingerboard moved during glue-up - can it be rescued?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155647/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:10:48 +0100 And – before you make your next mistake – check with Bill first.
 

]]> 831296a1d0dedeed9606e961d84628d1 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Fingerboard moved during glue-up - can it be rescued?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155627/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:29:56 +0100 @jamesbisset 
I know I’m a smart ass being wise after the event but I use water based glue for anything I might want to remove.

]]> ab5434440ae052db6996c264262cf8c0 NSJ replied to the topic "What can you get for a tenner?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155487/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:28:17 +0100 @jamesbisset 13 – 16k is generally where I like with a bridge humbucker. I find wide variations though from muddy to superb singing clarity in that range.

]]> e4bd51b48cb6fb37f0e725747e0894e3 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "The most challenging build and the hard part is finally done. The 335!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154928/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 20:54:58 +0000 @clinton
Thanks this is useful, I thought that shaping the veneer before gluing would be needed and didn’t think of a heat gun.
@jamesbisset
looks like this method works  

]]> e85a068d669b9a1eb449917d1c6a03a5 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Next project - a rebuild" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154577/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:58:54 +0000 @jamesbisset 
Any updates on the project

]]> 5f1612385662c0b1a0c826273ba3016c Robin replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154181/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:28:09 +0000 @jamesbisset  On another build, I’d be tempted to try the two internal layers at 30°-45° and 315°-330°. But I haven’t really thought through the implications of that. I’ve seen ply laminated dinghy hulls built like that with alternate diagonal strips,…   Read more»

]]> 939b43b152fc7e8964296538a2691bdc Robin replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154066/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:21:25 +0000 @jamesbisset  Sure enough, the next morning revealed that the face veneer (1.5mm thick) had opened up along the glue line. I had another thought this morning, are the joints in the layers all on the centre line, might it help…   Read more»

]]> 2a1108e4ae43acf1ecbf368235e5b146 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153990/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:23:47 +0000 @jamesbisset 
Pay attention to Mr Bailey and don’t show off to friends 

]]> 2a88e348ffcafc2cab059b7158b46c84 Robin replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153938/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:47:47 +0000 @jamesbisset  So, the back went into the vacuum press, this time glued with a slow cure urea resin, and you heard me say on the video there were a couple of creaks. Sure enough, the next morning revealed that the…   Read more»

]]> f49302031ee71bd6636b0e6fe1a3b114 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153891/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:54:25 +0000 @jamesbisset  Pleased you are getting somewhere at last, however you still need a foolproof method that works for teaching beginners.Ive thought about this since we chatted last week. I would be inclined to start from the inside veneer, build up…   Read more»

]]> ebbe4683cdc0b2d695eb453a0d037038 Robin replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153203/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:44:39 +0000 @jamesbisset 

So, just for you, here’s some video of a vacuum pump.

That looks like it might be successful this time, fingers crossed.

]]> 722caf3f41851a53c5d0ca1c7eaac6a9 Russ replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153115/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:56:28 +0000  
Thanks for this @jamesbisset. 
🎶🎸🙏🙂
 

]]> 51f77f16a736f6e91f80507073719906 Robin replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/152543/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:28:09 +0000 @jamesbisset  Thinking out loud here: In 3D modelling, you usually build the shape and then wrap it in a texture – often a high res tiled photo of wood or bricks or whatever. You could probably use a 3D modelling…   Read more»

]]> 0785d3f725e225d3fa77830ecae775cb NSJ replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/152526/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 02:55:04 +0000 @jamesbisset my dad had a 1965 es330, intersting stuff that

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