by Caz | Jun 30, 2010 | Build Your Own, Build Your Own Guitar, Guitar Making Students
2 Dutch guys, 1 French and an Englishman walk into a bar……..eventually. Hans is making a 5 string headless bass, and Paul a thru neck 5 string. They are our Dutch guys…..both are first timers. Luc and Steve are building 6 string set neck guitars and...
by Caz | Jun 26, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Bootlegger, Custom guitars
Today we will mostly be…..gluing the back on…… The back should fit like a glove. There is a satisfying ‘thunk’ as the lid goes on, almost like closing a jewellery box, as the brace ends tuck into the notches on the lining. This prevents...
by Caz | Jun 25, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Custom guitars
So far so good…. The tail block and heel block are both glued and clamped in the same way, then the sides can be glued down. There is a bit of work in fitting the sides- The kerfed lining is removed where it touches the bracing, and the brace ends are trimmed to...
by Caz | Jun 24, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Custom guitars
A functional work of art – ‘scalloped’ bracing brings out the tone of the guitar It’s a shame that most of the really important work on an acoustic guitar is never seen, as it is on the inside…..The braces are carved roughly first, then...
by Caz | Jun 23, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Custom guitars
Bending the Sides – Uri Geller? Eat your heart out mate! Thought I’d update you on progress of the four guitars I started last week. The side bending went well – as you can see they are all roughly guitar shaped. It is a great feeling when the wood...
