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Custom Dreadnaughty for Ian Durham
by Caz | Oct 8, 2013 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Artists, Big D, Custom guitars, Custom inlays, Custom paint jobs
Whoever lays his hand on me to govern me is a usurper and a tyrant, and I declare him my enemy! This was always going to be a tricky build for me as I know Ian very well. He is a very good...
Jon Gibbons – Bailey Makes Guitars
by Caz | Jun 17, 2012 | !Bailey Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Artists, Big D, Custom guitars, Custom inlays
'Bailey Makes Guitars' Written and performed by Jon Gibbons on his own Bailey custom acoustic guitar. All Bailey Guitars are handmade in the UK using only renewable energy. As Jon was visiting and playing a few gigs around the local area, I asked him to bring his...
Jon Gibbons Acoustic 12-string – Gluing the bridge
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...
Jon Gibbons Acoustic 12-string – making 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...
Jon Gibbons 12 string Acoustic – Gluing the neck on
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...





