@tej   I like to make the truss rod cover from wood to match the headstock. If you’re going to have a scaled down headstock shape, maybe it would look good in a contrasting wood.

Posted by: @tej Right, so I’ve fixed the screw and the electrics, turns out it was down to a bad earth connection where I had a glut of wires coming together. Decided to take everything out and rewire outside the…   Read more»

Posted by: @tej Mostly wondering if I need additional strength in the neck? @tej I don’t have anything to offer for a 7 string as of yet because I haven’t built one. However, all the guitar building principles will be…   Read more»

Posted by: @tej @russ one other thing please make sure there is ventilation in the shed so you don’t get trouble with damp and mould? I’m glad you’ve mentioned that @tej. I’ve been reading all about this very thing. I’m…   Read more»

Posted by: @tej @russ Love it, are you tooled up so to speak or do you need to go shopping before you can start the build? Have you designed what you plan to make, I don’t recall seeing any plans? Thanks…   Read more»

Posted by: @tej
that’s a good system, annoyingly one that never occurred to me before!

@tej Yeah it took me a while to figure it out. Ask me how I know. 🤣👍

@tej Also, like I said earlier, put a small amount of bees wax on the thread of each screw. Doing this lubricates and eases the action of putting the screw in, it helps take strain off the screw. If the…   Read more»

Posted by: @tej Didn’t use power tools, just not used to hard woods and used an incompetently small pilot, clearly not the strongest of screws either mind 🙂 @tej My rule of thumb: whatever screws you want to use for…   Read more»

@tej
Looks like you’ve had a life time supply of bad luck all in one build. This should mean that your next ones will go with no problems.

@tej Good job I’m glad that it worked for you. Being able to fix mistakes as they happen gives a lot more confidence when building. I always do a dry run fitting parts before any finishing to avoid things like…   Read more»

is it the case you need to build it up slower leaving more drying time? @tej It would probably sink anyway, however I applied it. It’s good that this happens because it shows that things are not quite right and…   Read more»

@tej  Crystalac Brite Tone I think you are looking for. I have still yet to try it also. 
https://youtu.be/qY5fBpnA2QM 

@tej Use a bit of bees wax on the threads of your screws to lubricate them and they will go in much easier. 👍

Mr Talisker visited

@tej A very nice dram indeed. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥂

@tej @robin @cheesewhisk @boo Fret slots are definitely clean and deep enough. Looking closer at the fret now, it appears to be on an angle. The side that’s facing the heel end looks like it’s farther down than the other….   Read more»

@tej Great job man. Feels good doesn’t it? 
Glad you enjoyed it. What you got planned next? You know you want to. 😉👍🎸
 

Back atcha @tej – It is a simple fact that without you and the others none of this would exist. So thanks to you and everyone else here!!

Beautiful guitar @tej. Very well done. 🙂

@wayne_f   I would agree with @tej there, it looks like the ends are in, so the slot must be deep enough. I’m assuming that you’re hammering them in and not pressing them. If you’re hammering while supporting on these blocks…   Read more»

@tej it’s great to see the end result it really does look fantastic. I definitely agree with the old friend sentiment.
It’s also been great to see your progress all the way through this build