So… did you take a picture of the body before cutting the neck socket?

No @mattbeels!  
Photoshop.  That’s also how I got the assistant scantily clad too.

So which kind of magic (aside from that cheap ass shitty piece of plastic) did you employ to cover that extremely well done neck tenon join?

Do you want to know a secret @mattbeels??

My previous post was in reference to the bass pickguard. As was my reply @mattbeels!  The bass pickguard is made from 2mm aluminium sheet.   The one on the guitar looks pretty sweet as it enhances the color. What kind…   Read more»

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Awesome! You did a very fine job on that Robin!
Tip top, you can be proud of that!

Thanks Matt, yes I am quite pleased with it.😊

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It was a joint effort – I had someone cut out the shape and cutouts (they had the tools to do that bit easily!) and I chamfered the edges and rubbed it to get the look.

@mattbeels no apologies needed, this is why I love this site. I have a very healthy fear/respect for all the tools I’ve picked up for this adventure. I’ve spent time learning how to use the bandsaw before ever even switching…   Read more»

Can you believe they covered up that beautiful finish with a black piece of plastic?!? @mattbeels Now, in this case, I agree with you. That wood needs to be on full view, I would not cover that up with plastic….   Read more»

@tv101 @eddie6string @mattbeels You all make good valid arguments for not having plastic pick guards etc and I agree in some cases. Just so you know, I’m not having a go at anyone, I’m just messing about @tv101 🤣👍.  I…   Read more»

Personally I don’t much care for pickguards, pickup frames or gold hardware I’m 100% with you on all of those @mattbeels. You get a beautiful piece of timber with some wonderful grain pattern, get it finished perfectly, and then stick…   Read more»

PC‘s came out when I was in middle school but I couldn’t be bothered, I‘m more of a bass, middle, treble kind of guy @mattbeels I was in high school when BBC Model B’s were just being introduced in the…   Read more»

A Trend router, nice! Why did you put in the dowels? @mattbeels Yeah a Trend router, it’s a smaller one but works well, this was my first router. I now have my big Bosch router that I use for most…   Read more»

Dude, check it out: I was just on the Siggi Braun website and they‘ve got a guitar for you!

@mattbeels I’m gonna sue. Using my brand. 🤣

Thanks @eddie6string and @mattbeels I used a bamboo plug. I bought a big tub of bamboo barbecue skewers a while ago from Aldi, I knew they would come in handy for many things. It’s a huge tub, they will last…   Read more»

But now you’ve convinced me, I’m going for more BKP’S! But I’m going to have even less money than you due to higher shipping rates and (most likely) customs fees! @mattbeels I wonder how it would work out if I…   Read more»

Bare Knuckle: The Festool of pickups @mattbeels yeah I’m at the beginning of my BKP journey but I think I’m going to enjoy it. I know I’ll have less money because of it but because I can now make guitars,…   Read more»

@mattbeels And…… I think the colours strangely go well with the other BKP, but not for this build. The yellow and black one is a VHII. Think I might plan another build around these pickups. 

Yee-haa, thanks!
I’m really looking forward to posting some photos of my own for a change!

@mattbeels Here is something to keep you going. 
My BKP Rebel Yell turned up. 🤘😁🤘

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So it’s official: I signed the contract for my new workshop yesterday

@mattbeels That’s awesome man! Can’t wait to see some pictures. 

Best of luck with that. I would be worried that whatever you use to fill the gaps will shrink over time leaving you with an ugly, shit-eating grin… @mattbeels Yeah I’ve thought about it but 2k filler doesn’t shrink and…   Read more»

So, building for customers eh? Damn dude, you’re in the big leagues now… Why not ask your custy which switch he’d like? Or am I missing something? @mattbeels 🤣 Hardly big time. 🤣  Yeah I forgot to mention that this…   Read more»