I am building my second slide steel guitar as a gift for a friend. BUT I have made an error, and angled the pickup in the wrong/non-standard direction, will this be a problem? I am thinking of making the hole bigger and making a mounting ring to cove
Read more…I was given some scrap oak block worktop/ shelving material by my friend’s son leftover from a refurbishment he has just completed. My wife thought chopping board, but I thought guitars!
I am no left with some long pieces, my question is, has anyone
Read more…I am making a guitar for a friend form a 1930s tin they have supplied, and I do not want to cut into the top and spoil it, the tin is 12 inches long. My question is how my frets to use, 15 of 18? 18 will make the neck quite long
My son with a song he wrote for one snare drum using my sensory percussion, all the sounds you hear are triggered and played live on one snare, hope you enjoy it!
Read more…I am building ukelele from aa old computer hard drive, the scale length is 17inches. The question I have is would I be able to used standard light guitar strings?
Read more…I have been asked to make a double bass (portable) for a friends daughter, has anyone built one or got any tips?
Read more…I am making a hubcap based 4 string instrument and need advice on the following.
1. Because of the dome on the hubcap, I need to add an extension onto the neck (see the mock-up photo), the question is what would a 6inch heel give sufficient strength?
2
I am making a hubcap based 4 string instrument and need advice on the following.
1. Because of the dome on the hubcap, I need to add an extension onto the neck (see the mock-up photo) to run through the hubcap, the question is would a 6inch heel give
I am making a hubcap based 4 string instrument and need advice on the following.
1. Because of the dome on the hubcap, I need to add an extension onto the neck (see the mock-up photo), the question is what would a 6inch heel give sufficient strength?
2
I am thinking of buying a Record Power BS12 12in Standard Bandsaw, 1ho, this is based on limited space and cost.
Has any one got one, or advice on a similar machine would be appreciated. I like the BS300e but it is larger and more expensive.
Read more…I want to build a Can Jo for a child, what would the best scale length be? I am thinking of around 15-18 inches.
Read more…I am looking to buy a bandsaw, does any one have any recommendations on what to, or what not to buy? It will need to be bench mounted.
Thanks
Read more…I am about fret my 5th build, but want to make it a 4 string dulcimer, fretting and tuning . I have no musical knowledge but I think the high and low strings are tuned to G; my question is what should the other be tuned to?
Also do they normally ha
Read more…Has any one used plywood for making a neck? If so what were the results?
David
Read more…What is the best finish for guitar necks? I have used a number of coats water bases varnish but it gets dirty/ sticky, what do you use/ recommend?
Regards David
Read more…I am having trouble with fitting frets. My first couple of builds were successful using a hack saw to cut the grove for the frets, but since then I cannot get the correct size 9ended gluing some in place). I purchased a fine blade pull saw but this
Read more…I am interested to hear what tuners people are using and where you buy them form. Any suggestions on good supplires.
Regards David
Read more…I am using a section of threaded rod about 8mm as a bridge on a tin body, my question is should I have a flat bottom on it?
I read some where you should.
David
