JGTay
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Got on with the neck profile today. Approx. 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the 12th fret, really need to get hold of a vernier caliper... Also finished shaping the volute. Hopefully can get the frets in tomorrow and then on with the wings
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That is looking amazing, very impressive finish and the trees look good
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Started the day with the bridge pickup cavity. Marked around with a Stanley knife and then out with the chisels again Slowly getting there... And done. Tested clearance with the pickups in And with the spare pickup rings, still waiting on the silver ones. 10mm holes done for wiring access Next up was the shaping of the headstock and some more work on the volute, almost there but getting late and needed to down tools for the day. Testing with the machine heads Pleased with how it is coming along, should be able to finish the neck profile tomorrow and then get onto the wings.
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Congrats Andy. Well deserved.
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Some updates from the past couple of days. Fretboard markers in place 10" fretboard Radius complete, up to 5000 grit. would like to try micro mesh as I have seen results from others and it seems to make a big difference... Neck pickup cavity was next on the list, out with the chisels Tried with the pickup and needed a bit more depth Finally there, needs a bit of clean up. Enough room for adjustment. May go slightly deeper, but that can wait for tonight
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Yesterday and todays progress... Finally got to use a Shinto :) shaping of the neck definitely speeded up. Most of the way there, but wanted to get the fretboard radius completed before the final levelling of the neck Rough shape of the headstock drawn in, not the final shape yet, just a cutting reference and the correct position for the machine heads Test fit to make sure everything is okay Then it was onto the fretboard markers. Made up a test piece out of one of the fretboard offcuts with some options. Marked and drilled the positions, but the 21st fret drill drifted and had to be filled, only problem doing it freehand, a drill press would be handy for this ;) Will redo the 21st fret one in the morning before the next steps. Also made a start on shaping the volute, but no pics yet as it was getting late.
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First use of a power tool on this project today, the jigsaw came out to do the initial trim down of the neck. Jigsaw away again, out with the files to take it a bit closer to the lines and levelled off Then onto the back with a rasp to do some shaping needs a lot more yet, but was still waiting on the Shinto... Which finally arrived tonight should be quicker on the shaping tomorrow.
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Today started with cutting the fret slots with my newly purchased fret saw... makes such a big difference using the correct tools for the job Then in with the truss rod, knocked 2 pin nails in top and bottom and snipped the tops off. Then lined up the fretboard on top of the nails and pressed down hard to make indentations of the postions small drill bit used on the marks And pressed down fully into position, flat all the way. Put some masking tape over the top of the truss rod, cut close to the truss rod and then lightly sanded over the top of the tape with 800 grit to make sure of no edges on with the glue, spread thinly with a piece of card and fretboard clamped in place.
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Has definitely been a warm few days here, I am in my workshop with the double doors and window open wide, still too warm
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Yes, the circle area is for their logo, I am going to use a water slide decal with enough clear coat to hide the edging.
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That is one of the reasons I like this forum so much, seeing how other members take on different tasks really helps and gives us all new ideas
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No worries, always good to know what tools other people use and recommend. I have just ordered some Clarke 500mm f clamps, waiting for confirmation for collection. I have made do with the tools that I have to hand up until now, but the V is too wide for my current ones (and previous builds I have done some interesting clamping ) Also buying a shinto was because so many other forum members use them and they come highly recommended. I also took the step of buying a proper fret saw (which has just been used for the first time), have been making do with a fine tooth hacksaw previously, but the kerf was still too wide and left the frets slightly too slack for my liking.
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Yesterday and todays progress. After cleaning up the cuts on the jointing area, got the headstock glued in place Once it had dried, started marking out for the truss rod and scored it all the way round with a Stanley knife and then went over them with a chisel edge. Then started chiselling out... Nice clean cut Tested in place Sanded the top up to 320 grit and clean it up, then tested again Checked the level from bridge to nut, bridge is slightly lower and will be spot on when on the posts And final thing today was testing positions of the controls. Hardware will be chrome, but some items haven't arrived yet (control knobs yet to be decided on)
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Looking forward to trying one, have to wait a bit longer as the Amazon delivery was lost on the way... had to request a refund and reorder it
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First stages, marking out. Fretboard marked ready for cutting the slots Neck also marked out, hard to see in the pics... Headstock angle marked at 15 degrees and then cut Sunken area part way through chisel work Hopefully the Shinto arrives tomorrow and I can get on with the next bits...
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Busy working everything out, done some cuts on the neck through and going to sink the bridge/back area. Waiting on the delivery of my shinto saw rasp and should hopefully be able to post some pics soon
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Full scale mock up out of cardboard... there will be bevelled edges and the points will not be so pointy
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I have been asked to make a Flying V style guitar, which incorporates a band logo. Started ordering parts a few days ago and the wood has arrived today. It will be a Sapele neck through with body wings out of Ash and a Panga Panga fretboard. Spent the day yesterday cleaning out the workshop ready for a mess to be made again...
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Thanks, the daughter is over the moon with it, she hasn't put it down since I finished it. She is only just starting on guitar, but she is a fast learner and very musical, she has already taught herself to play keyboard, violin and ukulele.
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Hollowed around 2 inches in, just for the look, so just a replica. I agree, if it is what the client wants then it's fine. Was just kidding. My wife and I have been joking with our daughter about it all through the build, saying it is a really nice looking guitar, just a shame it isn't black
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Have now finished my daughters guitar, oak body and maple neck. Didn't take many pics during this build, so thought I would just put it on the end of this build project. This is the colour and shape she wanted, so apologies for the colour... Last night my brother asked me to make something for him, non guitar related, but thought I would show what stopped me from getting started on the next project... First coat of stain Made a bowl and stained it, before oiling And then made a stand for it. Replica of Gandalf's pipe Next project can be started soon...
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Ouch...
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Thanks Charlie. Those screws are bugging me too. I haven't got any suitable black/brass ones at the moment, but as soon as I can get some they will be replaced.
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Wasn't happy with how the bridge was sitting and the intonation was slightly out on the bass side. So today I made a new bridge, premeasured to make sure it would be in exactly the right position for the intonation. The new bridge, same saddle. Slightly slimmer, but a bit taller. Cleaned up where the glue squeezed out and gave it a buff. New bridge in place. Can now access the thumbwheels a lot easier, but with the new height bridge the posts are at the lowest point and the action is spot on. Not the best pic, had gone dark outside and just wanted to show the new look bridge position.
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The weigh in before the photo shoot... Some pics in its usual spot And then outside for some glamour shots... Still need the control plate tidied, but going to see how I feel about the other one first and it also needs a final polish up. Hopefully can take it round to a friends place soon so he do a full test and record a video in his home studio. (he doesn't know this yet though... shhhh!)
