Speaking of freets, got them in today and the side dots. Got the frets in really well this time, properly seated although I did have to fill a small chip. Still, I’m getting better at getting the shiny bits in…   Read more»

@boo except when trying to bang frets in, then all ebony is bad lol
 

Got my fret markers nice and straight, takes a bit of sawdust and superglue to fill these but I really like them. Been over the slots to clean them and now just sorting out frets to put in tomorrow.

Body cut out, neck roughed out, neck pocket done and heel angle done using a handplane.
 
Next up will be pickup cavities I think.
 

@boo yes I am! 🤣

Thanks guys

@boo well lick it lad 🤣

All sorted, Brazillian mahogany with ash strip neck and body. Oak top, oak plate on headstock. Gotoh hardware and warman pickups, hot lil devil set. Piece of elm burl for the trussrod cover.
 
Plays nice, sound great!
 

@boo making guitars from that will be a “barrel” of fun!
 
 
I had to 🤣 

Just waiting on strings now, hopefully turn up tomorrow