spottydog Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 HI, Still not sure of best way to fit truss rod on angled neck. I made a mess of it when I tried last time and the only info I seem to be able to find on the net is mostly about Strat necks which are a bit different to my Gibson style neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Draw it out. There's the option of adjusting from the heel end, however that's a whole new can of worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Got problem sorted and fret board is now gluing to neck. Body is also sanded and ready for colour. I am thinking blue ink so that the grain shows through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 My blue guitar. but not any old blue it's "posh" Cobalt Blue or so it says on the bottle!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 That doesn't look bad. The direction of the wood isn't too weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/9/2018 at 4:03 PM, spottydog said: My blue guitar. but not any old blue it's "posh" Cobalt Blue or so it says on the bottle!!!! Once that has some clearcoat on top, I reckon it'll look pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Thanks guys its not looking to bad. I tried neck on but still lot work to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Just fretted guitar now needs leveling and fret ends filed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 I seem to solve one problem and get five more when building a guitar. Am I the only one this happens to ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 18 hours ago, spottydog said: I seem to solve one problem and get five more when building a guitar. Am I the only one this happens to ????? Nope, we've all been through it. And once you think you've got all the standard problems solved, you learn how to invent new ones. When you think about it the whole build is an exercise in solving problems. The better you get at solving the problems, the better your builds become. SR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 Thank you. I'm glad it's not just me I feel much better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Help !!!! I used an 11mm drill on the bridge post holes by mistake and now I have one of the posts wedged, and I mean wedged, in the hole any ideas how to get it out so that I can re drill the hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Is the post open-ended? How deep is the hole and how thick is the body? Often you can drop a bolt or something else that fits through the open end, then screw in a bolt that fits the post so that it pushes against the first loose bolt and pulls the post out. Of course, if the body doesn't have enough thickness it could push that bolt through the back. The other option is to get a washer for the bolt that fits the post, plus a piece of say, 1/4" - 1/2" plywood with a hole drilled larger than the post but smaller than the washer. Engage the bolt into the post through that plywood with the washer on it to pull it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Used the washer and plywood method and it worked a treat. Hole is now correct size and post re installed many many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Starting on the electrics. It may not look it but I no where all the wires go. At least I think I do ?? Watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Let's see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 10 hours ago, Prostheta said: The other option is to get a washer for the bolt that fits the post, plus a piece of say, 1/4" - 1/2" plywood with a hole drilled larger than the post but smaller than the washer. Engage the bolt into the post through that plywood with the washer on it to pull it out. 7 hours ago, spottydog said: Used the washer and plywood method and it worked a treat. Hole is now correct size and post re installed many many thanks Great tip @Prostheta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 I learnt it from somebody else, same as we all do. The "drop in a bolt" method works, however when it doesn't, it really really doesn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Ta da. My guitar is finished. A lot of mistakes and a lot learned but not too bad considering what I started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Indeed! So what's the post partum analysis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 The guitar is not to heavy and feels nice to play. Sound wise it leans more towards a strat type sound but all in all not to bad overall. All the wood for the guitar came from the table top the fret board and head stock vaneer were even cut from the top. Once again I would like to thank everyone who took the time to read my ramblings and to give me advice when I needed it. Thank you I could not have done it without you and I hope you like the result of our endeavours. I am now planning my next guitar build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 For my next project I am planning a 335 style guitar which should be a bit of a challenge to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 cant wait for plan to arrive and start getting materials together ready to start build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Are you bending the sides on that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 I would like to give it a try if I am clever enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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