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Answer to: For a fretboard with a 12" radius, what depth would you suggest for an almost full height inlay?

The MOP blocks I have are 2mm thick - they are about the chunkiest I've seen. Got mine from Mike at Small Wonder: You might find the original fretboard had a flatter radius...? Attachment : 2mm...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
Answer to: Thickness recommendations for 12 string

Posted by: @koendb I might have a go at a dove tail joint . I do have the templates to route these. Just need to make the jig for it. Practice on scrap!

In forum Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Chris A’s First Build

Posted by: @abbbbbottttt @markbailey - Is there anything I can do for you in terms of review, etc? YES!! The best thing would be to make some kind of video review. You can send it to us or post it to...

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: Chris A’s First Build

Great work! Glad you enjoyed the course and it helped you along the way... Now the hardest thing is choosing what to make next!

In forum Electric

3 years ago
Answer to: Thickness recommendations for 12 string

It is a great Q - there should be a video on this....I have built several beloved 12 strings and this is what I do: Top Back and Sides are the same - as are all the braces except for the EXTRA Lower F...

In forum Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Polyurethane over Sanding Sealer

Cheers @russ I'll pass that on... Finishing is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of the job - good to get my hands back on the ole spray gun...

In forum Finishing

3 years ago
RE: Polyurethane over Sanding Sealer

@boo I'm sorry to report that our Lewis has moved on to better things... 😪 I'm sure you have all learned by now that guitarmaking is not the best way to make money...he had an offer he couldn'...

In forum Finishing

3 years ago
RE: hello from casablanca

@nossair I am happy to have helped ! I would love to hear some Morrocan music played on your guitars - do you play yourself?

In forum New Members

3 years ago
RE: Polyurethane over Sanding Sealer

There's only one way to find out! I think y'all probly know my answer - I'm with @Boo : Test on scrap...let us know how it goes! ... sorry can't help more... 🤔

In forum Finishing

3 years ago
RE: hello from casablanca

@jozefbehr Welcome also! I've never been to Zimbabwe but we are glad to have you here!

In forum New Members

3 years ago
RE: hello from casablanca

@nossair Welcome - Great to hear from a friend in Morroco! cool - me and Carol spent some time there a long,long time ago! Happy memories 😎

In forum New Members

3 years ago
RE: S-Type Necks 🎸

I very often spend more time deliberating than it takes to do the job - but I never regret taking the time to really think about it good...

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: S-Type Necks 🎸

Side dots only ...it's gorgeous! But either way it will look fantastic... Most players can live quite happily without front dots but rely heavily on side dots. You could always install them later if y...

In forum Electric

3 years ago
Answer to: Strap Button Placement

Go for it...The horn is pretty sharp but you can still put the button there if you like. Make sure the screw goes right down the centre of the horn - get some strap buttons with foam washers included ...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

@boo I'd suggest doing a full size drawing - it will likely work itself out during the process...then you can take a pic so we can see how it looks.

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: Patterns For Marks "Build an Electric Guitar" Course

Some important guitar making measurement nomenclature to know: 'A Gnat's Nadger' = A tiny bit - It's no problem...e.g. 'It's a gnat's nadger longer than expected but that is OK.' 'A Midges Cock' = Li...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

3 years ago
Urgent Message from @cazdaz - The Queen of Parts!

Some Important News: In a bold and fearless move @cazdaz has just declared herself the 'Queen Of Parts' causing massive shock throughout the UK, EU and NATO Alliances. As such, I'm sure you will al...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

3 years ago
RE: HOWDY FROM TEXAS!!!

Welcome@texicano-g - sounds like my kind of place... 🤠 😎

In forum New Members

3 years ago
RE: Too thin sides

@seanwhcraig I would use white wood glue - it allows some time for manipulation and can be easily cleaned off if it goes wrong. Magnets make excellent clamps for this sort of thing...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

3 years ago
RE: Guitar Build #3

Gutted for ya - hope it all dries out OK 😮

In forum Acoustic

3 years ago
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