Okay, I am getting closer on build 2. My question is, " Do I place the bridge at the 25" mark or can I place it back on the box?" If I place it further back that will change the scale and the frets will not be right. Is that correct?
Thanks
I am building this one for a friend of mine. He is the lead guitarist and lead vocals for a band that me son is in. He does not know that I am building it. Hope he likes it.
I am planing to do a metallic gold and black swirl paint job on the box and
Read more…Well here goes. I started my second build. As you know the first build was a flop. (LOL). On this build I have a Poplar neck with a Oak fret board. Maybe this one will not bow.
I have attached some photos of the build. Yes more photos.
The box was st
Well i am almost done with my first build. I made the neck out of pine. I know that is a soft wood and I expect the neck will break. It is what I had. the build is rough. All I have is hand tools. My scroll saw is giving up the ghost and I have no ba
Read more…I know that this has been gone over before but I need some help. I understand scarf joints and adding wings but my question is, when do I thin the head stock?
Read more…Hello, Thank you for welcoming me to this group. I was wondering if there was anyone here that is in NW Arkansas? I am trying to get my first build off the ground. I am disabled and can not play a regular guitar any more.
I had to put all of my woodw
Read more…Another question. I have my fret board laid out for a 25" scale and 24 frets. I have seen it said that the fret board will be in the range of 19" to 20" from the nut to the box. Mine ends at 17 5/16. What am I doing wrong or am I just not seeing thin
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