@robin Thanks! I might try it on a future build then. 👍

@swepri What are your thoughts on the wipe on laquer? I've been looking at it at the Crimson site, but have not seen any reviews or examples before. They recommend sanding to at least 320 grit, so ...

@robin Change of plan is part of the fun. What are your thoughts on the wipe on laquer? I've been looking at it at the Crimson site, but have not seen any reviews or examples before. I did try this on...

A change of plan, it turns out that I didn't like the turquoise after all. I kept going with it and was going put it all back together again because I want to play it. I was telling myself that I'd st...

I'm having a few days at home, so taking advantage of this dry warm weather to do some finishing. I'm using Crimson's Stunning Stains and Wipe On Guitar Finishing Lacquer. My initial plan was for a wa...

I've put a proper Bigsby on it now, what a difference from the piece of Chinese junk that I originally had. Attachment : 20230308_174937.jpg

Phew! @robin. 🫡 🙏🎸🎶🙂

@nsj Loads more adjustment too, I always fit new strings on a new build. At least it helps rule the problem out if there is a problem. Another lesson learned, my setting up strings are in the bin n...

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@robin Loads more adjustment too, I always fit new strings on a new build. At least it helps rule the problem out if there is a problem.

@robin Excellent, I’m pleased it easily worked out for you without having to do anything drastic. @nsj came through for you. Good call. 👍

Good news, the intonation is fine now. I put on a new set of 10's. Had to flatten the E & A at the bridge, the other four didn't need any adjustment. No need to move the bridge post, panic over. ...

@dav Could you just put like masking tape to make sure glue doesnt go into what seems to be "stacked metal plates" during the gluing process? Maybe put some bees wax on the bits where you don't wa...

Yes, I guess so. Mark recommends using a thin "fillet?" above the trussrod, but if the trussrod is level with the neck that is not possible. Others use a strip of thin masking tape over the trussrod, ...

@swepri I guess so, if it works it works, problem is, is that it seems like the plastic covering chipped à bit. Could you just put like masking tape to make sure glue doesnt go into what seems to be "...

@dav Trussrods do not need to be pretty! 🙂 Check for a snug fit and the function so it works both directions and that the slot for the hex key is ok.

@koendb Sure! The build I'm going for is a headless Ibanez Jem with a metal pickguard and 3 push&pull pots (hsh). I'll be sure to send pictures 🙂

@koendb thank you for your reply, I gave it some thought beforehand but in the end, for what I'm investing into the guitar that being mainly the hardware, wood and time itself, I chose to go ahead and...

You are good on track

Hey folks, I'm undertaking my first electric set neck build and of course getting ahead of myself and planning the finish before I've completed making the templates😅. I've had good results usi...