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RE: Jigs, patterns, and lines on paper

Looks to me like you need more solid support underneath the neck to stop it bouncing or bending when you hit it. 🤔

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Cheers to Mr Bailey

Back atcha @tej - It is a simple fact that without you and the others none of this would exist. So thanks to you and everyone else here!!

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Ibanez has 15.75 radius - which fret radius insert caul ?

If I understand this correctly you have a 15.75" fretboard and want to press the frets in. A 16" caul will be slightly flatter and press more in the centre leaving the ends slightly high. This could b...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
Answer to: Scruffy neck joint, how to fix it?

My tuppence: 1st pic - Back of neck join: Use a fine line black pen to cover the white bits...spray over. 2nd pic - Top of body: Ignore it. Will be hidden by scratchplate (I hope!)

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
Answer to: Upper transverse graft

Yes - All good... the braces are Spruce....the thin pieces are Sitka Spruce. As you correctly identified, one is for the UTGRFT, the other is to make 'Center Seam Reinforcement Diamonds'.

In forum Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar

4 years ago
Answer to: Bridge pattern

@powerful - Apologies for the hassle! The PDF's for each course can be found in the final 'Resources' section: The Bridge PDF mysteriously disappeared but it is fixed now.

In forum Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar

4 years ago
RE: Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar

😲 Dry yer eyes mate...The easy (and probably only) fix: a coverplate - ditch the fancy battery box this time - who will know? We won't tell... Wrap the battery in foam (like the packing foam f...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Acoustic build #2 (wife's guitar)

Beautiful - we are very happy to have played a small part in it... Can't wait to see the next one!

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
Answer to: Drill the Bridge Holes

That is correct for the placement of the bridge - but I would rotate it 180 degrees. Most people think the screws face the back, but if you look at the saddles they are meant to go the other way round...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

I seem to recall I once had a small white plastic internal pot for this gun - It fitted inside the main pot for smaller quantities like bursts etc...maybe still available?

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Accoustic kit ordered

At the end of each course you will find a section called 'Resources' That is where you will find PDF patterns and all that kind of stuff

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: Electric body extension?

I agree - Looks 100% better if you ask me.....great! Good advice folks - thanks all!

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Facets

There is plenty of room for error at this stage so it's probably just fine... Here is what to do: Ignore it...for now... Carve the 3rd facet and continue as normal... When you get to the 'Add more fac...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Hi to all sawdusters

I managed to find an old bandsaw (But with big (44cm) throath and enough height (17cm)) at a thrift store Good point! A lot of folk buy a bandsaw and use it once...then get rid of it... Also they thi...

In forum New Members

4 years ago
RE: Cedar Soundboard repair

Cheers Clinton! I can't wait to try this...let us know how it goes @mikeyrjiom ?

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Hi to all sawdusters

Hey Chris - it really depends on your budget - and in these strange times also what is actually in stock and available... Virtually any bandsaw, even the smallest and cheapest, will suffice - but my a...

In forum New Members

4 years ago
RE: Electric body extension?

Ouch. 😮 Ideas anyone? I suspect this probably goes in the 'you can take it off but you can't put it back on again' category... This is why I always highly recommend following along with the co...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Accoustic kit ordered

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the courses - some lovely bits and bobs heading your way very soon... Best of luck and don't forget to ask if you need anything or get stuck... cheers Mark

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
RE: Hybrids

Audio only here - I'm on a mac - wonder if that makes any difference? Will check later on pc...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
Implausibly difficult side bend - Done!

Thanks to @Darrenking for all the goodies to make this possible: Attachment : 20210902_160639.jpg Attachment : 20210902_160618.jpg Attachment : 20210902_160605.jpg Attachment :...

In forum Acoustic

4 years ago
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