Just to let you know what's goin on at Bailey world: We are back from a great time on Gigha where I managed to write off the car, but thats another story. Before we left, Duncan and Colin came to stock up on materials. Duncan is...
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Rumbled…..
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.
Jon Gibbons Acoustic 12-string – Gluing the bridge
.....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
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...
Alone in the Workshop – Part 15 – Spraying the Guitar
...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...
Jon Gibbons 12 string Acoustic – Gluing the neck on
...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...
Custom Jazz Guitar – ‘The Spaceship’
We come in peace.....with jazz... I finally made a start on Steve's custom archtop....This is a long term custom build. Steve sends a small amount each month by direct debit. It's a great way to commision a guitar - in 2 or 3 years he...
Bailey Guitars – Big in Holland!
Fame at Last.... Left to right: Marcel, his bass, Mark Big Thanks to Marcel and De Bassist Magazine! And to our webmaster who just found this online. I especially like: 'De eerste jaren deed een dubbeldekkerbus dienst als werkplaats' Read the full story: English...
The Ricken’cracker’ Part 2
No longer a Ricken'cracker' After part 1 the guitar was almost ready for spraying - only a final light sanding was needed. I masked off the binding and fingerboard and the guitar was ready for its first sealer coat. Scuff Sanding in between, it...