You mean people really do use that end of the fretboard?   C’mon, really? I’m no Paul Gilbert or EVH but those frets are there, might as well use them!    @mattbeels I can play all the chords I know…   Read more»

the last couple of frets are hard to reach , even now. You mean people really do use that end of the fretboard?  I’d pretty much decided to save myself some time and aggro on my next home build, and…   Read more»

However I believe that we as guitarists are evolving (somewhat) with regards to the design of the instrument. Just look at all the headless and multiscale guitars I’ve got a multiscale / fanned fret guitar, mainly just because I wanted to…   Read more»

I think that works as a design.  As you said – the change to the lower horn ensures you’ve got fret access. Putting the bridge so far down the body reminds me of some of the Eggle guitar designs….   Read more»

The neck pocket template is way to small and I forgot to include the centerline, etc.. I am learning this as I go at that point. And we all still are!!! I learn something on every build.  Usually related to…   Read more»

So I deciced to make this a 4+2 headstock  for no particular reason

Don’t think you need a reason to try something different!   Guitarists are a very conservative bunch when it comes to the design of their instruments….   Read more»

made from an ikea kitchen tabletop.

So, are you eating your breakfast off your 59 Les Paul now???