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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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 |