Then started to carve it in to shape. Attachment : PXL_20230517_142555996.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230517_144534700.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230517_144649317.jpg Attachment : PXL_...

Actually, here are the pictures of the saddle that I made before I set up the location. First I squared up the bridge blank. Attachment : PXL_20220606_122441486.jpg Then I put in the saddle sl...

Next I set the bridge location. Attachment : PXL_20230525_085026857.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230525_084955979.jpg To do this you measure your scale length plus 2mm to the inside of the fro...

Next I checked the string action. I made two small guages to replicate the height that the strings will sit above the fretboard. One to sit at the nut position of 2mm thick and one to sit at the 12th ...

Then I put a 16" radius on it. Same technique as the leveling beam but with a radius block. Attachment : PXL_20230505_141852708.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230505_140727453.jpg 🎸...

Next I went on to leveling the fretboard. Attachment : PXL_20230510_130754494.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230510_125057584.jpg Just covered it in chalk and kept going with the sanding beam un...

Update! It's been slow and not much time to post. But we are making progress! Attachment : PXL_20230821_130842848.PORTRAIT.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230826_193607985.TS_exported_10670_16930832...

Got the bridge mounting sorted as well as the string through holes, also the pickup cavities as there will be no pickguard as usual. Hoping my 1/2 inch roundover bit arrives tomorrow so I can crack on...

I contacted sperzel so it looks like I might be able to get a single tuner either from them or a uk distributor, I simply couldn't resist stringing the guitar up today with some spare strings, it make...

Then it's glued on Attachment : PXL_20230504_112653625.jpg 🎸🎶🙏🙂

Once the fretboard is in the right position it's held in place with two locating pins. Attachment : PXL_20230503_142937626.jpg A little bit of sanding to the soundboard between the soundhole a...

Getting the fretboard in place. Using the rule to check its in line. Attachment : PXL_20230503_140818174.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230503_140837416.jpg 🎸🎶🙏🙂

Then I glued it in. Attachment : PXL_20230421_143102098.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230421_142310718.jpg 🙂🙏🎶🎸

Keep checking the angle and straightness against the centre line. Attachment : PXL_20230420_090122950~2.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230420_090036380.jpg 🎸🎶🙏🙂

It's almost impossible to get it right first time so a few wee adjustments by gluing on some veneers. Attachment : PXL_20230420_141816698.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230420_105917180.jpg
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Attachment : PXL_20230331_151125044.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230331_151020123.jpg Using a straight edge and neck angle jig to get it straight and at the correct neck angle 🎸🎶&...

Now a bit of refinement of the dovetail joint to get an accurate fit. First I created a small chamfer along the edges. Attachment : PXL_20230331_110754914.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230331_1109...

Then I planed and scraped the binding flush with the body.... Attachment : PXL_20230317_120909010.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230317_135839838.jpg Then a wee bit of sanding..... Attachment...

Then glued the binding on. First to the top ..... Attachment : PXL_20230316_142354315.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230316_142349429.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230316_151526232.jpg And then ...

Then made the purfling for the top edges. Gone for simple black/white/black. Attachment : PXL_20230315_095311820.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230315_112848764.jpg 🙏🎶🙂&#...