@tv101 I do like the Jazzmaster too. 
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Make the neck normal size

@markbailey That’s good to know Mark, thanks very much. @tv101 it will still be interesting to see what those measurements are. There is no rush now though. 👍

When you say “short scale” – how short?

@tv101 Thanks, that would be a big help. 
Short scale as in standard Gibson 24.75” 

@tv101 Very true Tony. I was brainwashed by Fender from a very young and impressionable age. I would have one of every model they’ve ever made…….. I’d probably even buy up all the Music Man guitars by Leo as well……….how…   Read more»

What bridge are you using on the build? @tv101 Thanks for your help Tony, I am getting myself tied up in knots!  Im thinking of using this Schaller bridge to match the 50mm spaced bridge pickup. https://www.allparts.uk.com/products/schaller-non-tremolo-brass-guitar-bridge-w-adjustable-spacing-2-inch-2-1-4-inch-50mm-56-5mm I know all of…   Read m…[Read more]

Now, stop tempting me with tool catalogues.  

@tv101 Yeah, I do it to myself too! STOP! 🤣

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the headstock is as big as it needs to be, and no bigger.

I might have to add a little bump on the end to have room for my logo, I hadn’t really thought that one through.

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I designed it with the aim of keeping the strings as straight as sensibly possible

This is headstock style I’m using in my next build, the strings don’t get much straighter than that.

@tv101 This is the extractor. 
https://www.axminstertools.com/mirka-1230l-pc-wet-dry-extractor-l-class-with-hose-107352 

But neither has the power take-off thing to auto-switch the extraction @tv101 With the extractor added in as well, the full setup is actually about £800 give or take, bit better than I thought. It’s still £800 I haven’t got….   Read more»

@tv101 Another reason the electric version is better than the air version is that you don’t have to put up with the airline plugged in to the sander, it can get heavy and irritating.  This is the one I want. https://www.axminstertools.com/mirka-deros-5650cv-random-orbit-sander-503855 

For the electric one, can you not fix it so that turning the sander on auto turns on the vacuum at the same time? @tv101 Yeah, it’s all automatic, the two work together. You plug the sander into the vacuum…   Read more»

I often use a Mirka hand sanding block with the abranet sheets now, and that’s so much easier and quicker than the traditional sandpaper. @tv101 I’ve got an 18” Mirka sanding block with Abranet sheets to fit which are left…   Read more»

this is the headstock design that I generally use.

@tv101 Nice headstocks Tony, nice and simple, and elegant. 👍

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Hi Tony, just checked out the Mirka hand sanding blocks. I didn’t know they existed. Looks like a great cheaper alternative……. although I would like an electric one. 
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Every time I see that Mirka sander in use, I think “I WANT ONE”. @tv101 You are not the only one Tony. There are loads of videos I watch on YouTube and when I watch Mark where Mirka sanders are…   Read more»

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My next build that I’m drawing up now has narrower tapered headstock, based on a Tanglewood Tomkat that I have. It’s similar to the Bailey headstock too, and like you say, not so much space there.

@tv101 Truss Rod cover logo looks neat The truss rod cover has a bit of your veneer on it, left over from the same piece that I used for the headstock. The gibson style headstock has plenty space for logos…   Read more»

@tv101 it’s just under 2″ but im going to be putting a deep carve into it and planing the top down for the neck angle and a decent sized belly cut so hopefully it won’t be too heavy. I haven’t…   Read more»

@tv101 thanks, if I wake up early enough 🙂 I couldn’t sleep and saw it was live so I popped in.