by Caz | Jul 30, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, News and Events
All work has been suspended due to holiday. I have been sneaking back in for the last couple of days to work on Jon’s 12 string, but Carol’s patience has run out. We are going camping.
by Caz | Jul 29, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Big D, Custom guitars
…..Last Kick of the ball…. The bridge must be located very accurately – it’s a one shot deal. If it goes in the wrong place the strings will be over to one side or won’t play in tune.The only fix if this happens is to remove the bridge...
by Caz | Jul 29, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Big D, Custom guitars, Custom inlays
How to make a bridge The bridge blank is cut to size, then the holes are drilled for the bridge pins. I like to drill the holes first in case anything goes wrong. It is suprisingly difficult to drill 12 holes (or even 6) in a perfectly straight line, and evenly spaced...
by Caz | Jul 28, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Big D, Custom guitars
…Carol’s toothbrush comes in handy sometimes…. Don’t worry I always put it back when I’ve finished with it….. This is a custom job that has been hanging in the back room for a while. The finish is well dry and has been polished on...
by Caz | Jul 28, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Bootlegger, Custom guitars
…Shinier than a shiny thing in shiny land (on a particularly shiny day) Achieving a mirror like finish is not easy. It takes a lot of patience and practice. All our guitars are finished ‘in house’ by Billy who has spent years perfecting the art. If...
