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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

I forgot to install the side dots Side dots: check! Attachment : IMG_20210528_141250159.jpg

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

And it is DONE! Ah no it isn't .. I forgot to install the side dots ! So still one little job to do ( and a proper fret end dressing, I couldnt be bothered at 3:00 am this morning ) 😉 Color i...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

This afternoon, I installed the bridge, drilled the holes for the strings, installed the ferrules ( a much much cleaner result this time! )I've put strings on the guitar, filed a little notch in the s...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Everything seems to be ok with the glueing! Removed the clamps, installed the vintage Kluson tuners as well Attachment : IMG_20210526_091304970.jpg

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

@Tej You are on a roll! nice work!

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

This morning I experimented a bit with a decal and with stain colors on the neck and a piece of the leftovers body blanks.Goal was to match:1. The colortone of the example picture I 've added in the f...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Question guys and girls: What type of glue should I use to glue that rubber strip to the wood?I need to stretch and push it a little to make it fit perfectly, so a little handling time is needed

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: ?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?

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In forum Pluckers Paradise

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

It felt like a monster of a guitar so I ended up being more drawn to the Strat. @russ I hope it wont end up to be a monster , at least not in a negative way 🙂

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Today I 've routed all the cavities and cut out space for the neck pickup in the neck tenon.All holes have been drilled as well. Except maybe the one that needs to go to the bridge post. Attachment...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Sharpening sled. Worth £60?

@rocknroller912 Thank you sir! Watching right now 🙂

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: Sharpening sled. Worth £60?

I find the roller style jig that Mark demonstrated on one of the live streams to be the most cost effective solution for planes and chisels. In which live stream was this? i recently bought 2 planer...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: Building a guitar for my thesis for school.

Congratulations @louis123! What an accomplishment man!

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Today I started with removing the angle from the neck pocket. But I went in a bit too drastic and should have left just a bit of an angle in there. Oh well I will need to shim it now, before I can glu...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

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In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

They leave "steps" on the outside edges, which form parallel faces onto which you can place the clamps, which then don't slip when you tighten them. @tv101 That makes total sense! Why did I not think...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Some more progress. Routed the trussrod channel. Unfortunately I had problems keeping the guide rail tight against the edge, resulting in a very messy channel.It is still a pretty tight fit overal and...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

@tej that is looking awesome ! good job

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

How do you like the products from TLC? The stuff In that last picture was all from crazyparts, since they are more specialized in this kind of stuff , but TLC in holland is a real good supplier as we...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: And the neck is done...

Looking good @cheesewhisk!

In forum Electric

4 years ago
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