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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Flat braces done! For some reason, my bracings are thinner then in the Acoustic building videos. Hopefully that won't be a big issue, construction wise. Man I definitely need to work on my chiseling s...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: Fret slot depth

@swepri There's plenty of material left, it should not be a problem

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
Answer to: Fret slot depth

6.5 mm is about right. I usually take my fretwire and take a measure of the tang height and add a little bit. I believe that comes down to 2 mm. it is not that important, you can always deepen the sl...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
RE: Hi from Sweden

@swepri Welcome to this awesome community. You'll find that people are very supportive here! Success with your build(s) What kind of model are you starting with?

In forum New Members

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Attachment : IMG_20220108_135753683.jpg Soundhole cut!

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

This morning, I sanded the rosette flat, which took only a few minutes, since I did quite a good job with the mini planer and chisel ( That curved chisel I bought from this shop is awesome! I can reco...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Posted by: @rocknroller912 I hope you has e better luck this time The wood feels totally different, but I don't know if that is just my brain playing tricks on me.Routing for the rosette was also le...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Attachment : IMG_20220107_172246870.jpg Rosette installed, quick picture before I clamp it and leave it be for today.

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Today I spend all day getting better at sharpening knifes, plane blades and chisels..For the rest, I just tested my cute little flat sole mini plane. Practicing arching bracings on a left over piece &...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: Bass Building

Awesome @clinton Sounds really good as well.

In forum Bass

4 years ago
RE: Bass Building

Posted by: @clinton The “Hulk” Wooohoo that is puurrrittyyyy. awesome job @clinton

In forum Bass

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Off Topic: While I ordered my front, back and sides at madinter, I also ordered a nice amarind drop top... 😍 Attachment : IMG_20220103_135723284.jpg Don't know for which project this w...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

So after all the troubles with the soundboard, I had issues with the back panel as well. While on most part of the panel, I was able to smooth and bring the panel to thickness, a section on one end of...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: Is it normal to fork a project mid-build?

Indeed very nice repair! good job @wolframmalukker

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Greetings from Maine, USA

Welcome to this incredible community @fkbur !

In forum New Members

4 years ago
RE: Happy Blissmass Y'all

Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2022 for everyone!

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

4 years ago
RE: Acoustic Bliss

That was too funny haha 🙂

In forum Pluckers Paradise

4 years ago
RE: Is it normal to fork a project mid-build?

$25 ?? shoot man that is a good deal indeed! Did you buy in a lotery ticket that same day? if not, you probably should have 🙂 The uke is looking good! I am curious to see the progress 🙂

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: HELP! soundboard cracked!

Posted by: @rocknroller912 You’re not having much luck. Well , rather be unlucky now, then when the guitar is almost complete....Plus, I do learn a lot.. It's ok, I will continue making braces and o...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: HELP! soundboard cracked!

So you wont believe this.. After adding the rosette, everything was fine, I set aside the board to inspect it the day after.I sat behind my computer to do something else, when I heard a cracking sound...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
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