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RE: New Custom Build Course Starting TODAY!

Cheers @johnnierox Sorry for delay - Carol is 'on it' - expect email!

In forum Other Instruments

6 years ago
New Custom Build Course Starting TODAY!

Hey guys! - great to be back in the workshop after a short break to go to a friends wedding... Day 1 - Four new students - Four new fretboards Always exciting to start a brand new course - this one is...

In forum Other Instruments

6 years ago
RE: Bone for vegans

@syntholabo I did see the fat busting procedure for butcher cow bone. Didn't think it would be so bad for antlers. Jerry Rosa never mentioned it for his. That's cool - just wanted to flag it up in c...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

6 years ago
RE: Heel Block materials

@syntholabo I've not made a heel or tail block using Alder - I do have to recommend you stay 'on script' obviously but... if it is a good enough piece then I don't see why not - Go for it and let us k...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

6 years ago
RE: Bone for vegans

Has anyone got any comments or advice on turning antlers into saddles and nuts? I can bring myself to salvage such materials from the wilderness. Short answer: Don't Long answer: I understand that bo...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

6 years ago
RE: Heel Block materials

Bin it ? looks like it is full of cracks....not good!

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

6 years ago
RE: Barncaster from pallet wood

Nice work ! Goes to show that you don't have to spend a fortune on wood to have excatly the same amount of fun ? Where did you get the offset heel plate? Maybe you could have carved the heel of the n...

In forum Electric

6 years ago
RE: Rosettes

@syntholabo Hey dude...I am pretty sure I did film something but I can't find it either...I'll have a plough through the archive and see what turns up...meanwhile... Looks like you have already made t...

In forum Acoustic

6 years ago
RE: Buzzing from guitar wiring

Good catch- ? I find the flourescent lights above my benches have a similar effect...something to watch out for!

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

6 years ago
RE: 3/4 size electric guitar build

Mark, I have considered building a 3/4 size electric but the one thing I’m not sure of is finding a truss rod small enough. Is it easy to modify a normal one or can you buy them made to fit? Oh, perha...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

6 years ago
Answer to: Fret Levelling Tool

Hey Bill! Good Q. Mine is 300g and from Tonetech : The main reason I suggest a sharpening stone is because you may already have one in the shed. If not it is a little expensive to buy just for the le...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

6 years ago
RE: 3/4 size electric guitar build

Hey @Shambho - I would suggest that you make your own neck from scratch...it is easier than you might think! You can order a neck blank and fretboard from us and follow the instructions on my online c...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

6 years ago
RE: Darryl Syms Ibanez copy build

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your router jig! Cheers Mark. Bear with us...

In forum Pluckers Paradise

6 years ago
RE: Return of the Thistle

Wow John that is looking pretty cool - unusual method but I have come to expect nothing less from you !! ?

In forum New Members

6 years ago
RE: Cupped plates

There is not really any way to use this to your advantage - if you glue it to the braces 'cupped' it may just straighten out and take the braces with it! Does it sit flat under the 'mild weight'? If s...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

6 years ago
RE: Darryl Syms Ibanez copy build

I prefer method 2 as the fretboard will be attached to the same piece all the way along. In method 1 the fretboard can start to come loose near the nut - this is because it is glued to 'endgrain' in t...

In forum Pluckers Paradise

6 years ago
RE: Making guitars in Gloucestershire?

@frocesterbill It's a great question! I think the only way would be to make it thru neck...or bolt on....or just leave it visible.

In forum New Members

6 years ago
RE: Cavity shielding

@frocesterbill You can apply the shielding paint before or after finishing - but... I usually attach a ground (earth) wire to the shielding paint - if it has been finished over then you would need to ...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

6 years ago
RE: Cavity shielding

Do you mean 300ml? If not that seems a bit expensive ...30ml doesn't sound like it will go very far. I remember 'back in the day' at the factory (yawn...) we used conductive paint that looked identica...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

6 years ago
RE: Cavity shielding

Hey Herb - This is what I use but I would also love to know if anybody else has alternatives?

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

6 years ago
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