LOADING...
Skip to toolbar

Liked Forum Posts

RE: My first guitar design

Oh how I Love they Ken Lawrence. I actually have a Hetfield Snakebyte so is hazard a guess it’s in a similar position, the button is also on the neck joint on the back of the body rather than the horn...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first guitar design

Good thinking @mattbeels, it’s center lined in my Harley Benton ‘template’ 😂 but that’s so new I haven’t tried with a strap yet. Will definitely give it a whirl this weekend

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: Airbrush kit

Wonder if a paint spraying kit would have any other uses? Other than spraying kitchen cupboards?? @tv101 Yes I think so. 😁

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Airbrush kit

I've got a load of kitchen cupboards to paint (apparently). I'm thinking a paint spraying kit would be a worthwhile investment, to help me get the sort of finish that my good lady is hoping for. ...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Airbrush kit

Nice one. I used to airbrush. Not guitars. Back in Art school days. Time to get creative Boo. Can’t wait to see results! @clinton Oh that’s good to know. Ive got to get practicing my techniques and ...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Airbrush kit

@Boo Howaaa!! Nice one. I used to airbrush. Not guitars. Back in Art school days. Time to get creative Boo. Can’t wait to see results!

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Airbrush kit

What's the total damage for the compressor, guns, paints, extractor, etc? And - daft Q #1 - how do you clean the spray gun once you've used it? I've always thought that's a real pita job to do? @tv...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Airbrush kit

Really interested to see what you do with this @Boo. What's the total damage for the compressor, guns, paints, extractor, etc? And - daft Q #1 - how do you clean the spray gun once you've used it? I...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: BYO-399

I did a couple of trial runs with that, printing the photo onto paper and cutting it into a scratchplate shape, putting that on the guitar, and making sure that the grain lines ran where I wanted them...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: BYO-399

Could you shine a liite more light on the process please? Take a photo of the guitar, once all the staining is done. This is the tricky bit as the camera has to be at 90deg to the body, and with n...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first guitar design

@russ I’ll keep you posted if I get a bill

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first guitar design

No @russ I ordered a Harley Benton on Christmas Eve and paid VAT on they buy ordered this lot on the 2nd Jan @cheesewhisk. I was going to order some Schaller stuff from them but I might hold off unt...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first guitar design

No @russ I ordered a Harley Benton on Christmas Eve and paid VAT on they buy ordered this lot on the 2nd Jan

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first guitar design

Fun fact, I paid no VAT and no import changes from UPS. Have to say ‘so far’ though as I’m expecting they’ll catch up with it soon enough. Hey @cheesewhisk, did you order it before the 31st December?...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first guitar design

Fun fact, I paid no VAT and no import changes from UPS. Have to say ‘so far’ though as I’m expecting they’ll catch up with it soon enough.

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first guitar design

Bits, bobs n nobs arrived today. Ordered from Thomann, man they got caught up with Brexit bobbins so took weeks but all here now. Just need a nut, some fret wire and dots and I think we’ll be ready to...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: My first guitar design

Attachment : 6A151812-3D9E-4DF4-B280-AD73BAF9FA33.jpeg Bits, bobs n nobs arrived today. Ordered from Thomann, man they got caught up with Brexit bobbins so took weeks but all here now. Just need a...

In forum Electric

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

@rocknroller912 Fairynuff! I've got clients in USA & Australia wanting Electric Lady models, so Flight case specifications apply - that's why I suggest Mark might just advise on internal desig...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

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

@eddie6string Guitar cases made from wood are very heavy, they need to be fibre glass or ABS plastic to get any strength and be light enough to carry. I've made wooden cases for small accordions and f...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

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

Case making?? I'd be amazed if we could do a better job than Hiscox, or for anywhere near the cost! Or, if you're looking slightly lower down the cost scale, there are loads at £50-£60 to fit most gu...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

6 years ago
Page 570 / 1312

mattbeels

Profile picture of mattbeels

@mattbeels

Active 1 year, 3 months ago
Rep Points balance: 19,074
Hero Points balance: 300
Rank: Knight