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mark bailey replied to the topic "you can never have too many clamps for a First Build." – 5 years, 10 months ago
“you can never have too many clamps”
Quite right – thanks for posting! Awesome job! Hero points duly awarded(and nice chair…)
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mark bailey liked forum post "I don't think it will be able to stay there" – 5 years, 10 months ago
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mark bailey replied to the topic "Inlays – fretboard – big chunky Gibson style" – 5 years, 10 months ago
Do you do big Gibson style inlays before radiusing a fretboard or after?Level and Radius the fretboard to 80g before inlaying.How thick should the inlay material be?Inlay material is generally about 1.5-2mm thick – depend what it is and where… Read more»
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mark bailey replied to the topic "Build Your Own Guitar – Final Day" – 5 years, 10 months ago
Mark, you are using UV curing, am I correct? I’m curious… What kind of laquer and lamps are you using? Would it be feasable (i.e. worth the hassle and funds) for the hobby guitar builder? Maybe interesting to describe your… Read more»
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mark bailey liked forum post "Build Your Own Guitar – Final Day" – 5 years, 10 months ago
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mark bailey replied to the topic "I don't care what the plan says" – 5 years, 10 months ago
That’s the #1 course joke out of the way – well done! 🤣
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mark bailey liked forum post "I don't care what the plan says" – 5 years, 10 months ago
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mark bailey posted a new topic "3 finishers in 1 day!" – 5 years, 10 months ago
Geoff just finished his first guitar on our build your own course here in the Bailey workshop!https://www.instagram.com/p/B2rXkwonfrh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkJim's Buckeye Burl baby!https://www.instagram.com/p/B2rxyXNH6Ro/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkSam just finished his thru neck bass – its a bit…[Read more]
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mark bailey replied to the topic "Roseline build progress" – 5 years, 10 months ago
2- I’ve ordered an arbor press to do the frets… throat capacity is 117mm. Can I fret the neck with fingerboard glued on? I’m not sure how I would position the fingerboard once frets are in. You mentioned it in… Read more»
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mark bailey liked forum post "Roseline build progress" – 5 years, 10 months ago
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mark bailey liked forum post "Build Your Own Guitar – Final Day" – 5 years, 10 months ago
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mark bailey replied to the topic "Build Your Own Guitar – Final Day" – 5 years, 10 months ago
@e-den-hertogThe finish is done here – so it is 4 build days in the workshop and then they leave it with us – Then come back for the set up and assembly day.
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mark bailey replied to the topic "Roseline build progress" – 5 years, 11 months ago
@syntholaboMaybe it is destiny….
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mark bailey posted a new topic "Build Your Own Guitar – Final Day" – 5 years, 11 months ago
Anthony’s and Mike both finshed their guitars today…check it out!Mike’s big red one…https://www.instagram.com/p/B2mZnR7HVio/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkThe first guitar Mike made on our course…https://www.instagram.com/p/B2macopnMSl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkMike's next two…[Read more]
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mark bailey replied to the topic "Roseline build progress" – 5 years, 11 months ago
Maybe you could use a Maccaferri style bridge with a tailpiece and pretend you meant it…You need a pretty thick skin to be a guitar maker…it can be heartbreaking when things are not going to plan..I understand…It is not a… Read more»
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mark bailey liked forum post "Like Groundhog Day but better…" – 5 years, 11 months ago
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