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My blade is ~12” diameter not radius!! D’oh!!! And there I was thinking it was really clever too!
Cheers
Pete
Hopefully the fretboard will arrive next week so I can start on that.
Routing the shoulders and tenon to width
Almost there, need to finesse the shoulders a bit further.
I nicked the idea from here.. (from around 17 mins in)... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-EKJmrVD_g&list=PL_MmsedwJYjeFYeLNJMewXQwaAgV2aFN2&index=4
Enjoying this build anyway, looking really good. Will keep checking in to see what you're up to...
Thanks! It’s progressed a bit further, but I’m going to wait a week or two until I’ve done a more then post pics after.
The hardware is coming this week (some here already thanks to @GluedtoMusic speedy delivery!).
Having said that, ive managed to introduce a longitudinal curve into the fretboard edge on my yellowjacket build. Aint no way to overcome that!
Also, ive tried to introduce a new skill/technique with each build. Havent tried an angled neck yet. Thats coming next.
Enjoying the V build
Adam
It's funny, when I show people who know me the guitars (and a couple items furniture, boxes etc) they assume that the skills gained must mean Im perfect for DIY/kitchens etc. But it is *quite* different. Sure, the tolerances are tighter with guitars, but when you then try and apply those tolerances to fitting a kitchen (which Ive only done once, needed help, and vowed never, ever to do again), madness ensues. I do have a couple of furniture items planned out (more rocking chairs and a bookcase or two), but not just yet!
Thanks re:yellowjacket. Unfortunately I noticed a bunch of scratches inbetween the pickup routs last night. I suspect it's because the nitro lacquer is still a little soft and didn't stand up to Isaac 'air guitaring' it. Haven't told him as he'd be very upset. And it's only a guitar
What are you going to do for a case, btw?
Adam
I think if the guitar turns out okay I'll probably have to find one online as I doubt I'll be arsed to make one!