Guitar Making | Kalimar | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/kalimar/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Kalimar. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:55:27 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 002a5c72ab9976d81344eb185e08081d julioherrera replied to the topic "Hey from Julio Herrera" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157982/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:56:15 +0100 @kalimar not yet

]]> 0b70d9153cf2f7fb238aa75d6ac0cb51 NSJ replied to the topic "Kalimar's First Guitar Build from Scratch" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157751/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 23:00:49 +0100 @kalimar I like routing the trussrod channel while the blank is still squared, I use a fence on my router to follow the edge of the blank.   Then for the actual neck I make the fretboard and once it’s…   Read more»

]]> 9b918518c15f53de642892d97f4af405 swepri replied to the topic "Kalimar's First Guitar Build from Scratch" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157717/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:23:42 +0100 @kalimar Bummer! If the shank on the router bit is dirty or scratched it can work itself loose. Sometimes you can hear it happen and manage to stop in time.

]]> 76676852c464b7b31ef08ceb324c5d77 swepri replied to the topic "Kalimar's First Guitar Build from Scratch" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157610/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:26:27 +0100 @kalimar That taper jig looked more complicated than the whole guitar build. 😀
Good tools does half the job, as we say in Sweden.
 

]]> ea114d51a522eccfe197b612f75537d7 NSJ replied to the topic "Kalimar's First Guitar Build from Scratch" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157506/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:15:27 +0100 @kalimar old maple and mahogany floor boards make nice necks, just trim off the nail holes. For the body any hardwood will do really, just need to be mindful of the weight, Some woods are really heavy.

]]> 4638a757030f88bb24de1f31a739a55e NSJ replied to the topic "Kalimar's First Guitar Build from Scratch" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157503/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:02:29 +0100 @kalimar Over as laminate, it’s about 1.5mm thick or so but I like to match the face of the headstock to the body wood.

]]> 6f8f18bf90ce1cf508dd6ce8f48fab08 NSJ replied to the topic "Headstock angle jig" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157497/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:55:05 +0100 @kalimar Totally finet, usually about 7 minimum, my headstocks are usually 7 – 10 or so and all work perfect without string trees. There’s no exact rule on it.

]]> c588eeff96bb38d4c1f2a47c00ceeb0d Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Headstock angle jig" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157113/ Mon, 29 May 2023 20:58:39 +0100 @kalimar
From memory it think it was more about the headstock angle. Think it was 11 deg

]]> 5337bb54a5babace3273f33c65f9145e swepri replied to the topic "Neck angle jig specs" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157108/ Mon, 29 May 2023 15:01:46 +0100 @kalimar I just used two short pieces of 2 by 4, which I made sure was sawn straight. The height on my jig is about 88mm. It could be a little lower, but that might depend on the height of…   Read more»

]]> def31cbb560866fde2d2b59cb1f8d124 NSJ replied to the topic "5 way oak switch instead of 3 way" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157088/ Sat, 27 May 2023 23:23:37 +0100 @kalimar push pull is very simple and definitely the easy way to go. With the split wires that go to the split switch, I stick a 2.2k resistor inline, this gives you a fatter single coil sound and les volume…   Read more»

]]> c473cecdfb2f748494d7bdf8edd99906 swepri replied to the topic "5 way oak switch instead of 3 way" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157077/ Fri, 26 May 2023 15:07:01 +0100 @kalimar Yes, it’s probably smart to make the first build as easy as possible. You can always use the redundant stuff in your future builds 🙂

]]> 57f9930ad53ba2b07c170814358aac7f swepri replied to the topic "5 way oak switch instead of 3 way" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157028/ Fri, 26 May 2023 13:52:41 +0100 @kalimar My five cents. I would recommend a Gibson style three way switch if not using a pickguard to mount a 5-way in. The top needs to be very thin for a 5-way switch to work properly. But it can…   Read more»

]]> 0e88d93f607c552ec55f5922a139c7a0 Brian Walker replied to the topic "How much harder am I making this in myself" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/157006/ Thu, 25 May 2023 16:06:46 +0100 @kalimar Hi and welcome to the forums, like you I’m just started on my first scratch build, so a bit nervous and excited about the journey ahead. There’s lots of great advice to be had from experienced builders right here…   Read more»

]]> bc39424d6e05c86e1af9af5446a5e74d swepri replied to the topic "Is a 1.5" neck blank thick enough?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156982/ Thu, 25 May 2023 07:36:10 +0100 @kalimar I use neck blanks that are 40mm thick and I consider that a minimum thickness for my necks. They have a 9 degree headstock angle in 3+3 format, with a small volute. The first one I built was laminated…   Read more»

]]> b349b5634525bea99adb5e460bc24d46 swepri replied to the topic "How much harder am I making this in myself" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156981/ Thu, 25 May 2023 07:27:26 +0100 @kalimar Are you going to make a set neck or a bolt-on? If you make the set neck like in the course (starting with about the same blank size), you will have plenty of material in the heel area to…   Read more»

]]> eaba9ae92c8b2f929cccfe014a581bf1 NSJ replied to the topic "Is a 1.5" neck blank thick enough?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156976/ Thu, 25 May 2023 00:50:22 +0100 @kalimar haven’t a clue buddy, I stumbled in here after I’d started building.

]]> 4b00663c24c35d1f431b0fcb0999eecc NSJ replied to the topic "How much harder am I making this in myself" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156973/ Thu, 25 May 2023 00:35:27 +0100 @kalimar But your fender type bridge is easier because you don’t need any neck angle, that bridge you have looks very simple and maybe good for a first go.

]]> 39db677cc2345ec611dc0e1fe4717808 NSJ replied to the topic "Is a 1.5" neck blank thick enough?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156972/ Thu, 25 May 2023 00:33:14 +0100 @kalimar I’ve done them with a 35mm blank doing a 3 + 3 headstock with a low angle and volute, worked great.

]]> 5e6ba9eb2fb7175bd1e366971b7e7d56 Clinton replied to the topic "Is a 1.5" neck blank thick enough?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156969/ Wed, 24 May 2023 21:31:30 +0100 @kalimar If the piece is long enough, you can cut off a piece to glue to thicken headstock or do a scarf joint. It is done all the time.

]]> 37145b4208e02698028ea6fb7bea5ce2 Clinton replied to the topic "How much harder am I making this in myself" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156967/ Wed, 24 May 2023 20:25:40 +0100 @kalimar surely can. With P-90s you are gonna need a smaller diameter flush trim bit and with fender style bridge, no neck break angle but completely straight with neck string height of 11.5-12mm as opposed to 16mm for tune o…   Read more»

]]> 2bd615db4836d7d00ba7d11f42e4d781 Robin replied to the topic "Hello from Virginia, USA" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156924/ Wed, 24 May 2023 12:08:41 +0100 @kalimar 
Welcome to the group. It’s a great course, easy to follow. I’ll be signing up for the courses again soon to continue my acoustic build.

]]> c60e5af7ff3496950de76c96677e8d97 Russ replied to the topic "Hello from Virginia, USA" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156868/ Tue, 23 May 2023 19:08:26 +0100 Welcome @kalimar
You’ve picked a great course to get you started. Enjoy the ride. Looking forward to seeing your guitar develop. 
🎸🎶🙏🙂

]]> 40dfa32f04962937d627f4f167798b79 swepri replied to the topic "Hello from Virginia, USA" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/156854/ Tue, 23 May 2023 14:29:06 +0100 Welcome @kalimar!
The course is a great starting point with the build process described in small steps. If you stumble into any questions or problems, the crowd here will gladly help with advice.

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