Zack Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 It only took 4 years to get up the guts to do it but I did it and couldn't be happier (except for the crappy lacquering). The headstock was a last minute redesign. I've already ordered everything for a second and designed the third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 That looks awesome Zack. Next time you must post as you build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Big fan of that neck! Got any rear shots that show the heel/body transition? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Looks Great! How long did it take you? I am working my first built and estimate to be done in Aug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Nice work. I like it. Congrats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Looks Great! How long did it take you? I am working my first built and estimate to be done in Aug. It took a bout 60 hours with limited tools. That includes building templates for the body, neck, headstock, neck joint, and pickups. The laqcuer is a different story. It was very cold most of the time and my impatience caused me to have to re-finish it three times. That was over 2 months of headache. It's still not perfect but it just put it together anyway to see if it was worth more effort. The good news is that it is an awesome guitar if I do say so myself. I've had a lot of great feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Big fan of that neck! Got any rear shots that show the heel/body transition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 That is one cool guitar man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It took a bout 60 hours with limited tools. That includes building templates for the body, neck, headstock, neck joint, and pickups. The laqcuer is a different story. It was very cold most of the time and my impatience caused me to have to re-finish it three times. That was over 2 months of headache. It's still not perfect but it just put it together anyway to see if it was worth more effort. The good news is that it is an awesome guitar if I do say so myself. I've had a lot of great feedback. Yes definitely and awesome guitar!! I have limited tools also and knowledge. I have been teaching myself the whole way. ScottR and the other guys on this site has been a big help giving me advice and tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It took a bout 60 hours with limited tools. That includes building templates for the body, neck, headstock, neck joint, and pickups. The laqcuer is a different story. It was very cold most of the time and my impatience caused me to have to re-finish it three times. That was over 2 months of headache. It's still not perfect but it just put it together anyway to see if it was worth more effort. The good news is that it is an awesome guitar if I do say so myself. I've had a lot of great feedback. Yes definitely and awesome guitar!! I have limited tools also and knowledge. I have been teaching myself the whole way. ScottR and the other guys on this site has been a big help giving me advice and tips. If you haven't already done so, I suggest two great YouTube resources that cleared up a lot: Fletcher Handcrafted Guitars and Sully's Guitar Garage. Both do a great job of showing methods and beginning to end projects. I spent countless hours absorbing this info. It was worth it for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Sully even comes around here from time to time. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Yes I seen both. I also watched and studded BigDGuitars. He had this site on his youtube profile or his website for resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Yeah I too have watched those videos lots. Check out the guy Ben from Crimson Guitars on YouTube also. I picked up a few good little tips from those too. They do luthier tools aswell for any guys in the uk, decent stuff and saves on postage from stewmac etc. Again it's a great looking axe so well done, What's next?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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