

Last seen: May 9, 2025
I want to build a 12 string too, well at least it is on my bucket list, but first I hope to get my demi-12-string to intonate properly 😀
Which reminds me.. I Still need to order one of those neck pocket routing jigs of yours.
@bpower Yeah I think I am slowly getting there. I removed quite some of that saddle bottom now and it is getting better I think, I am now at around -...
This is the result so far
@boo Well it is 25.4, the distance from the nut to the middle of the 12th fret is 322.5mm so I think it must be the bridge which is off. @rocknro...
Meh guys, I think my intonation is going to be off , I just tested with the both E strings and I am getting -10 cents on the low E and -8 on the high ...
Autch guys! I do suffer from carpal tunnel and I should definitely get surgery for that, but I ve been postponing this since at least a decade if not ...
Sanded and polished the soundboard and removed the masking tape. I did not realize how much shellac I put on there.. I t is a surpiringly thick coat...
@clinton oh waaw man! that looks soooo good! @boo said it better then I can !
I am going to call this back done. Went over it with 1000, 1200 and 2000 grit, then rubbed menzerna rough cut twice, again 1200 and 2000 grit to ge...
Yup ! I am definitely interested in that
I think I am getting closer and closer to where I need to be.12 coats of shellac ( max 3 coats a day ), sanding back, shellac, sanding back.. etc..Esp...
Welcome @dirtbike!
The captcha issue seems to be resolved , at least for me it is
I am always up for it. Don't know at what time I will able to join yet
Well, I think I am slowly getting better results. My shellac/Alcohol mix ratio is probably better. Before it was way to thick. More alcohol seems to b...
haha funny, I was just watching his live feed at this very moment on Facebook
Neck finishing... I decided to go for a shellac only approach. I did buy a bottle of clear filler, but when testing it, I was not really convinced I...
@powerful Great! That looks very neat and well executed. Fantastic job!
@clinton You are an artist! Awesome bass.