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steveadams posted a new topic "2023 and I'm back ( thanks to TV101)" -

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 15:00:44 +0000

Hi Guys I’ve replied to a post from TV101 but also thought I would do a new post too. Happy New Year to everyone. I hope last year was good for you all but being so busy with work last… Read more»

steveadams replied to the topic "CARVING THE NECK - GORDON'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" -

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 14:51:38 +0000

@tv101 @koendb well who would have thought it, how nice to know you were thinking of me….thank you I hope everyone had a great Xmas and will have a great 2023…. So, I got off my arse and guess what?… Read more»

steveadams posted a new topic "CARVING THE NECK" -

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:20:48 +0100

Hi Guys
Here is the link for the carving neck video…

First video actually in HD…although it may show up more of my mistakes!!!
cheers

Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "Glueing the fretboard" -

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:19:04 +0100

@rocknroller912
@boo
@jozefbehr
Thanks guys for the comments…I’m just about to upload the carving video…
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "Glueing the fretboard" -

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:33:49 +0100

@russ
great…enjoy…
I’m just editing the neck carve now…will upload asap.

cheers
Steve

steveadams posted a new topic "Glueing the fretboard" -

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:45:43 +0100

Hey Guys
Thanks for all the positive feedback…
Here is the link for glueing the fretboard:

It kick into HD quality halfway through…
Cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "Fitting the neck videos are ready..." -

Sun, 15 May 2022 13:27:00 +0100

@jozefbehr
Thanks so much for the encouragement..really appreciate it…
2 more new videos ready to go v soon and i’m prepping the old videos for youtube linjks
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "Fitting the neck videos are ready..." -

Sun, 15 May 2022 13:25:34 +0100

@robin
You win the prize for eagle eyes…!! Those extra hands cost me a bottle of chardonnay, apprentices do not come cheap…

cheers

Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "Fitting the neck videos are ready..." -

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:29:59 +0100

@russ
Thanks so much..I think what comes across is how scared I am…ha ha..
Onwards…

cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "Fitting the neck videos are ready..." -

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:28:49 +0100

@rocknroller912
Thanks for the feedback appreciate it…shame it’s not TV quality as I am actually a TV director!! ha ha…I forgot the phone wasn’t recording full HD
Great tip with the chalk…
cheers
Steve

steveadams posted a new topic "Fitting the neck videos are ready..." -

Sun, 08 May 2022 11:54:44 +0100

Hi Guys I have 2 new videos…I’ve decided to host them on youtube for ease of use as the file size limit on here is a bit tight… I’ve made them “invite only” which means they will play when you… Read more»

steveadams replied to the topic "FITTING THE NECK PT1" -

Sat, 07 May 2022 14:21:35 +0100

@tv101 “whatever happened to me….whatever happened to you….what became of the people,,” etc etc 🙂 OK so I am not buried underneath an avalanche or been eaten by cannibals…..It’s been hectic as I have a new contract which is… Read more»

steveadams posted a new topic "FITTING THE NECK PT1" -

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:32:37 +0000

OK..This is the last of the current crop of videos, bringing you up to speed…
Hope you enjoy..
cheers
Steve

Attachment : PART 13 FIT NECK PT1.m4v

steveadams replied to the topic "FITTING THE BACK PT2" -

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:17:14 +0000

@bpower
You may be the only one as my family would def appreciate a silent guitar when I attempt to play!!! ha ha…
I cant quite imagine how that first strum might sound!!!
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "FITTING THE BACK PT2" -

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:16:05 +0000

@robin Thanks Robin..I just wish that I could have put aside a couple of weeks and done thr whole build in one go..it can be frutrating stopping and starting..but even after building a few Teles the acoustic build has really… Read more»

steveadams posted a new topic "FITTING THE BACK PT2" -

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:12:30 +0000

Hi Guys
Here is part 2 of fitting the back…
Last chance to guess the writer of the lyrics..
hope you like it
cheers
Steve

Attachment : FIT THE BACK PT 2.m4v

steveadams replied to the topic "FITTING THE BACK PART 1" -

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:04:17 +0000

@robin @russ
you both go top of the class…and obvs earn total respect…
see if there are any more guesses before I reveal..
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "FITTING THE BACK PART 1" -

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:03:01 +0000

@boo
The original file is an .m4v file which is mac so thats why i was asking…I’m not sure what the forum software does with encoding but am guessing that could be the issue…
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "FITTING THE BACK PART 1" -

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:55:38 +0000

@boo
I just hit play in this window and is working…hmmm…
are you on pc or mac? not that it should make a difference

steveadams replied to the topic "It's a matter of TRUSS!!!" -

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:03:02 +0000

Hey @rocknroller912 the covid video would mainly be me sleeping..walking v slowly up the stairs and gasping for air… The irony is that since the start of the pandemic I have been filming alll over the country for sky news,… Read more»

steveadams posted a new topic "FITTING THE BACK PART 1" -

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:59:46 +0000

Attachment : FIT BACK PART 1.m4v

Hi Guys
Here is part 1..grab a drink, take a seat and watch the nerves….:)
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "It's a matter of TRUSS!!!" -

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:31:16 +0000

@boo @tv101 Hellloooooo I’m alive….. well just as I’m reaching the end of my self isolation as managed to catch covid last week!!! It’s everything as promised…shortness of breath, constant cough, feeling tired like a v v old man…… Read more»

steveadams replied to the topic "It's a matter of TRUSS!!!" -

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:24:43 +0100

🤣 🤣 🤣
You’re still allowed an opinion…
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "It's a matter of TRUSS!!!" -

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:48:10 +0100

thanks @darrenking
Mark made it and you’ll see from his reply that doesnt think it will be an issue…so……
appreciate your feedback
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "It's a matter of TRUSS!!!" -

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:04:28 +0100

Understood…thanks Mark
Will carry on but promise to keep the wig locked away!!!!!

steveadams replied to the topic "It's a matter of TRUSS!!!" -

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:40:56 +0100

Hey @markbailey
Thanks so much for the reply, really appreciate it and so good to hear from you…
I’ll crack on, BTW, if I didnt mention it before the acoustic course is so good…so clear…
hope to catch up properly v soon
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "It's a matter of TRUSS!!!" -

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:12:45 +0100

Hey @robin and @rocknroller912 Really appreciate your replies and your research robin… Once again I’m reaching out to Mark, I’ve also emailed him…so fingers crossed… I’m slightly inlcined to go ahead and glue the head and tail blocks and but… Read more»

steveadams replied to the topic "It's a matter of TRUSS!!!" -

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:53:18 +0100

Hey @russ
Thanks for the reply..as you can see from the video I’m inclined to agree!!
cheers
Steve

steveadams posted a new topic "It's a matter of TRUSS!!!" -

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:21:46 +0100

Hey Guys This is a shout out to Mark and all of the acoustic builders..I’ve made a little video about the truss rod dilemma I have and something I would like to understand before I carry on. So it’s a… Read more»

steveadams replied to the topic "KERF LINING & HEEL BLOCK PART 1" -

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:08:45 +0100

Hey @russ
good question..when I did the test run I was careful to have a look but they werent so tight they marked anything..I’ve attached a pic of the sides to show

cheers
Steve

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steveadams replied to the topic "Bass Building" -

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:11 +0100

Hey @clinton
Love the videos…build is looking great…
cheers
Steve

steveadams posted a new topic "KERF LINING AND HEEL BLOCK PART 2 VIDEO" -

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:54:15 +0100

Hi Guys
Here is Part 2
Cheers
Steve

Attachment : PART 12 MASTER.m4v

steveadams posted a new topic "KERF LINING & HEEL BLOCK PART 2" -

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:34:30 +0100

I’m havin gproblems uploading part 2..will try again later…
cheers
Steve

steveadams posted a new topic "KERF LINING & HEEL BLOCK PART 1" -

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:11:04 +0100

Hey Guys
due to file size limit the next bit is in 2 parts…relax as there is no trauma in this section…ha ha
cheers
Steve

Attachment : PART 11 MASTER.mp4

steveadams replied to the topic "ROSSETTE FIX PART 2" -

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:22:32 +0100

hey thanks TV
am definitely on a rollercoaster…I’ve been colour grading the dits to hide my tan too….didnt want to rub it in!!!
Editing the next video and will be up later
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "ROSSETTE FIX PART 2" -

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:18:42 +0100

Hey Guys many thanks for all your replies and thoughts… I’ll take a close up photo and send it over… The initial plan was for the guitar to be just for me, however, the possibility came up that someone may… Read more»

steveadams posted a new topic "ROSSETTE FIX PART 2" -

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:42:11 +0100

No need to wait…the sequel is here…..
Love to hear your thoughts..

Attachment : PART 10 – fix rossete part 2.m4v

Cheers
Steve

steveadams posted a new topic "ROSSETTE FIX PART 1" -

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:34:59 +0100

OK..get your beer and pringles ready..here is Part 1…
I had to split the video into 2 to reduce the file size….not just to tease you..ha ha
Cheers
Steve
PS… I really do appreciate all your thoughts and feedback…and of course humour..

Attachment : PART 10 – fix rossete part 1.m4v

steveadams replied to the topic "TOTAL DISASTER...AGGGHHHH...PART 9" -

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:10:09 +0100

Hey @mattbeels and @rocknroller912 thanks for the comments…my apron is getting very dirty…. I am in the middle of editing the update on the rossette saga…I will upload this evening.. No, Matt didn thear anything, but did some research and… Read more»

steveadams replied to the topic "TOTAL DISASTER...AGGGHHHH...PART 9" -

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:28:05 +0100

Thanks for all the replies guys..
I think I have no choice but to scrape out the inlay and try and make a new inlay from rosewood to contrast the spruce…
It will take some fiddling…but hey ho…
onwards!!!
cheers
Steve

steveadams posted a new topic "TOTAL DISASTER...AGGGHHHH...PART 9" -

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:09:41 +0100

Hey Guys
Here is part 9…..I need help….

Attachment : PART 9.mp4

steveadams replied to the topic "Couple more finished pics of Bailey Build" -

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:25:03 +0100

Hi @tej
no, it was just applied to clean wood….
worked really well..
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "BEND IT LIKE BAILEY!!!" -

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:14:11 +0100

Would this pic be annoying enough???

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steveadams replied to the topic "BEND IT LIKE BAILEY!!!" -

Mon, 24 May 2021 08:09:21 +0100

Hey @rocknroller912
Apart from the fact that I actually have some work with me… I feel very lucky to have swerved the Heathrow thing..
Sorry just need to get my towel and bag a lounger by the pool!!
🤣

steveadams replied to the topic "BEND IT LIKE BAILEY!!!" -

Sun, 23 May 2021 06:55:32 +0100

Hey @rocknroller912
It’s something that my family have been very very keen to point out..
🤣 🤣 🤣
Cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "BEND IT LIKE BAILEY!!!" -

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:37:07 +0100

Hey TV I haven’t been slacking… I haven’t been in the country!!! I had a job last week in Abu Dhabi and I’m currently in the midst of quarantine before I can come home.. Luckily I’m not spending 11 days… Read more»

steveadams replied to the topic "BEND IT LIKE BAILEY!!!" -

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:11:48 +0100

Hey Boo
appreciate the message…please be careful with that dangerous gardening stuff!!! dont damage your guitar building back!!!
Cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "BEND IT LIKE BAILEY!!!" -

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:57:06 +0100

Thanks for the comment…
What you didn’t see was the pauses for cups of tea and thinking time.. ha ha
cheers
Steve

steveadams replied to the topic "BEND IT LIKE BAILEY!!!" -

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:11:13 +0100

Thanks everyone…@bpower @koendb @mattbeels @rocknroller912 @russ Really appreciate your comments..I’m afraid to say that I had to sack my assistant, he was making too many demands and becoming very high maintenance…!!! Next video coming v soon… Thanks @markbailey I was… Read more»

steveadams posted a new topic "BEND IT LIKE BAILEY!!!" -

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:47:29 +0100

Hi Guys
Here is part 8…
I have a special guest this time…hope you enjoy…
cheers
Steve

Attachment : PART 8.mp4