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Answer to: Size bolts for the bootlegger

Just to confirm - the bolts supplied in the standard kit are indeed 6x40mm.

In forum Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Finally!

Top job - looks Laser cut!

In forum Pluckers Paradise

3 years ago
Answer to: How to profile a radiused fretboard

You could: Cut it roughly on the bandsaw and use a router to trim it BUT as you note it would be a bit awkward with the radius. Taping a small piece of wood (2x6mm binding) along the opposite edge of ...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: ✨✨NEW **Metal Flake** project ✨✨

@boo Stunning!

In forum Finishing

3 years ago
RE: ✨✨NEW **Metal Flake** project ✨✨

@eddie6string We use all kinds of finishes here but the UV one is supplied by 'CUREUV' We got the larger system a good few years ago now - when we were making 40-50+ guitars a year - not sure if we c...

In forum Finishing

3 years ago
Answer to: Body blanks - how many pieces are too many?

It's not ideal - but you can in fact join as many pieces as you like, or need. Few guitar bodies are 1 piece as it is: hard to get large enough bits expensive prone to warping ..for these reasons mo...

In forum Design Your Own Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Truss rod location

@wayne_f Don't forget to let us all know how it goes!

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

3 years ago
RE: A bit about myself and how I came to be here.

Great story! That is what it is all about...best of luck to ya...the world needs more guitar makers..long live the guitar making revolution!!! It's time to take over !!!! 😎 but seriously, Wel...

In forum New Members

3 years ago
RE: Neck wood

I'd say a definite no no for newbies - risky unless you have a few builds under your belt. It's too difficult to work. If you are experienced and prepared to take the risk then why not - if you can fi...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

3 years ago
RE: What would you like to see next?

@boo Good call...Could be quite in depth - There are a lot tricks and tips that would help folks out...noted.

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

3 years ago
RE: FITTING THE BACK PT2

Fantastic! Fav quotes: I can even hold it and I don't know what I'm doing... Getting there!

In forum Acoustic

3 years ago
RE: FITTING THE NECK PT1

Great video Steve!! Looking good...

In forum Acoustic

3 years ago
RE: ✨✨NEW **Metal Flake** project ✨✨

OMG!

In forum Finishing

3 years ago
RE: Accoustic kit ordered

@powerful - I did answer this Q including dimensions here if you missed it...👀 short answer is - don't worry, doesn't matter, make it whatever you like:

In forum Acoustic

3 years ago
RE: Accoustic kit ordered

@powerful We can send you replacement kerf lining - email carol@baileyguitars.co.uk if you are stuck - cheers!

In forum Acoustic

3 years ago
Answer to: Dimensions

I will give you dimensions of my Bootlegger - but don't get too hung up about it...it doesn't really matter. You can make yours any depth you like. The shape is not critical either - just try to make ...

In forum Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Nut Files

Posted by: @tej @rocknroller912 thanks, I’ve also found a different set, still from hosco but sizes 010"/.026", .013"/.036", .017"/.046" which are probably a better selection! I’m presuming here that...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

3 years ago
'Edit' Button Fixed!

They fixed the edit button! Hooray and jubilations...now just Covid19 and Brexit to sort out...minor issues in comparison... Cheers folks!

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

3 years ago
RE: Momentum On Sarting Up

Welcome Sean! £20 guitars are great for starting on but I highly recommend building from scratch - in some ways it is easier than repairing...and you'll learn so much. I am biased obviously ...

In forum New Members

3 years ago
Answer to: Order of Pickup vs Neck Slots

Yes - you can indeed mess around with the order of the routing, but obvs... I would recommend you do it my way first (of course you don't have to!). We do it this way specifically to avoid 'break out'...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
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