mark bailey
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Answer to: Size bolts for the bootlegger

Just to confirm - the bolts supplied in the standard kit are indeed 6x40mm.

3 years ago
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RE: Finally!

Top job - looks Laser cut!

3 years ago
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Answer to: How to profile a radiused fretboard

You could: Cut it roughly on the bandsaw and use a router to trim it BUT as you note it would be a bit awkward with the radius. Taping a small pie...

3 years ago
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RE: ✨✨NEW **Metal Flake** project ✨✨

@eddie6string We use all kinds of finishes here but the UV one is supplied by 'CUREUV' We got the larger system a good few years ago now - when...

3 years ago
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Answer to: Body blanks - how many pieces are too many?

It's not ideal - but you can in fact join as many pieces as you like, or need. Few guitar bodies are 1 piece as it is: hard to get large enough ...

3 years ago
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RE: Truss rod location

@wayne_f Don't forget to let us all know how it goes!

3 years ago
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RE: A bit about myself and how I came to be here.

Great story! That is what it is all about...best of luck to ya...the world needs more guitar makers..long live the guitar making revolution!!! It's ti...

3 years ago
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RE: Neck wood

I'd say a definite no no for newbies - risky unless you have a few builds under your belt. It's too difficult to work. If you are experienced and prep...

3 years ago
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RE: What would you like to see next?

@boo Good call...Could be quite in depth - There are a lot tricks and tips that would help folks out...noted.

3 years ago
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RE: FITTING THE BACK PT2

Fantastic! Fav quotes: I can even hold it and I don't know what I'm doing... Getting there!

3 years ago
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RE: FITTING THE NECK PT1

Great video Steve!! Looking good...

3 years ago
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RE: Accoustic kit ordered

@powerful - I did answer this Q including dimensions here if you missed it...👀 short answer is - don't worry, doesn't matter, make it whatever you lik...

3 years ago
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RE: Accoustic kit ordered

@powerful We can send you replacement kerf lining - email carol@baileyguitars.co.uk if you are stuck - cheers!

3 years ago
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Answer to: Dimensions

I will give you dimensions of my Bootlegger - but don't get too hung up about it...it doesn't really matter. You can make yours any depth you like. ...

3 years ago
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RE: Nut Files

This set is for electric guitars - the previous set you mentioned looked like the acoustic set. It is very handy to have both eventually... You ca...

4 years ago
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RE: Momentum On Sarting Up

Welcome Sean! £20 guitars are great for starting on but I highly recommend building from scratch - in some ways it is easier than repairing...and you'...

4 years ago
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Answer to: Order of Pickup vs Neck Slots

Yes - you can indeed mess around with the order of the routing, but obvs... I would recommend you do it my way first (of course you don't have to!). ...

4 years ago
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