Koendb
@koendb
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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

And it is DONE! Ah no it isn't .. I forgot to install the side dots ! So still one little job to do ( and a proper fret end dressing, I couldnt be b...

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

This afternoon, I installed the bridge, drilled the holes for the strings, installed the ferrules ( a much much cleaner result this time! )I've put st...

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Everything seems to be ok with the glueing! Removed the clamps, installed the vintage Kluson tuners as well

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RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

@Tej You are on a roll! nice work!

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

This morning I experimented a bit with a decal and with stain colors on the neck and a piece of the leftovers body blanks.Goal was to match:1. The col...

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Question guys and girls: What type of glue should I use to glue that rubber strip to the wood?I need to stretch and push it a little to make it fit pe...

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

@russ I hope it wont end up to be a monster , at least not in a negative way 🙂

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Today I 've routed all the cavities and cut out space for the neck pickup in the neck tenon.All holes have been drilled as well. Except maybe the one ...

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RE: Sharpening sled. Worth £60?

@rocknroller912 Thank you sir! Watching right now 🙂

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RE: Sharpening sled. Worth £60?

In which live stream was this? i recently bought 2 planers and a set of chisels myself, but I have no clue how I need to sharpen these, so I am lookin...

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RE: Building a guitar for my thesis for school.

Congratulations @louis123! What an accomplishment man!

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Today I started with removing the angle from the neck pocket. But I went in a bit too drastic and should have left just a bit of an angle in there. Oh...

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Today I cut out the body and routed out the neck cavity. I had so much trouble putting an angle in the pocket, only to find out I probably wont need o...

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

@tv101 That makes total sense! Why did I not think of that :-)Anyway, luckily, I ended up with a good glue joint. But I will use your tip for my next ...

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Some more progress. Routed the trussrod channel. Unfortunately I had problems keeping the guide rail tight against the edge, resulting in a very messy...

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RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

@tej that is looking awesome ! good job

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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

The stuff In that last picture was all from crazyparts, since they are more specialized in this kind of stuff , but TLC in holland is a real good supp...

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RE: And the neck is done...

Looking good @cheesewhisk!

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