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RE: Live from the Workshop!

@frocesterbill Gotcha - noted Bill - excellent choice ! I'll do a bit on sanders...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
Acoustic Bliss

Come and join our virtual pub 9 pm tonight - pour yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy ! link: Acoustic Bliss is our regular open mic night - as some of you know it normally takes place at The Twa Du...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: Live from the Workshop!

@frocesterbill Yeah - Why not! What do you want to see?

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5 years ago
RE: The Phoenix

will do a test. Bingo!

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: Making Pickups

@frocesterbill Great stuff Bill!

In forum Pluckers Paradise

5 years ago
RE: Thistle 2: The archtop

- A touch of Amber on the back and sides? Vintage-tastic! Well done John - well impressive indeed! It was a pleasure to help but I think you didn't need a lot from me - top job - massive chunk of HERO...

In forum Acoustic

5 years ago
RE: The Phoenix

Lay a straight edge along the top of the frets and measure the airspace underneath it at the bridge location. Ideal height for Tunamatic bridge is 16-18mm

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: New through-neck addition to the family

@bcguitars74 OK - I'll flag that up - cheers!

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: New through-neck addition to the family

I'm going to add pictures as soon as I work out how .. the "attach files" button isn't present here or on any other browser I try .. any ideas anyone? There is a 24 hr delay that kicks in sometimes -...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: Naphtha?

I have been watching videos of guitar finishing. The ones from USA often mention Naphtha - used to wipe down wood before finishing - is this white spirit or lighter fluid? Do you only need to use i...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Live from the Workshop!

OK Massive fail - just been streaming to nowhere for the last 1/2 hr...sorry folks I have a workshop design session this pm so will reschedule for another day...

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5 years ago
RE: Live from the Workshop!

Not recommended...but try it on scrap first ans see if you like it...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
Live from the Workshop!

We'll be streaming live from 1pm till around 2pm today - any Q's? I'll be updating you all on whats been going on here and there will be a live demo 'Closing the Box' using the new Adventure tape...

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5 years ago
RE: The Phoenix

Do you cut the veneer oversize and trim after glueing? All the bits should be a little oversized - what is also important is that you have it lined up correctly... I do the gluing on a flat bench and...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
Answer to: Acoustic Build Neck Joint.

I have already filmed using my dovetail jig - it is in the editing queue...its a long one sorry... Maybe at some point when we have more members I can employ a professional editor - that would change ...

In forum Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar

5 years ago
RE: New bloke on the block!

@darrenking That is fantastic - got a workshop course starting today so will be busy for a few days but can't wait to have a go at that!

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: New bloke on the block!

@md54 Hmm... - No centreblock so it must have a heel block and tail block - 2 'Parallel' braces sounds reasonable - make sure they go right under the bridge posts - How are the pickups mounted? (Any r...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: New bloke on the block!

Ok, so I can get quarter cut 1.5mm tulipwood (poplar by any other name) and 1.5mm maple in either crown cut or quarter cut. Most of the images online suggest that the face veneer is crown cut, which i...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: Making Pickups

Excellent Bill - keep us informed!

In forum Pluckers Paradise

5 years ago
RE: New bloke on the block!

The Sorrento is a Korean repro and is probably the cheapest guitar I ever bought. It’s also one of the best sounding and playing guitars I ever owned. I won’t bore you or brag about the many expensive...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
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