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I am in the planning stages of building an 8 string Xiphos. I actually have never picked one up, I just think they look awesome. You say neck dive is a big issue? I may have to take that into account.

Ya, it definitely wasn't as nice as the one that I used on the 8 string. I think I may stain that one too, the blacker the better I say.

They are called a barrel jack, or something else depending on the manufacturer. They are awesome, they look cool and take up very little real estate. The only down side I have heard of them is that they wear out faster than regular jacks, because of the variance in size of different guitar cables.

So back to the garage this afternoon for a couple hours, I'd really like to see my old man's guitar ready for finishing by the weekend First I installed the tuners. Nothing magic here, just make sure the headstock is the right thickness, and drill the holes where you want them Then I...

I love a scalloped fretboard, but I'm not sure I'll even bother if I decide to use those on the 8.

This fretwire is bigger than 6000, by quite a lot actually. Jumbo Fret Wire | Allparts.com I should have read the fine print, I had a hard time just pulling it through my fret bender.

So I couldn't go as far as I did and then stop, so later on this afternoon I went back out to the garage Installed the string ferrules Then I routed a channel between the pickup routes for wire I also drilled holes for the bridge ground and for the pickups to the control cavity. Installed...

This picture should clear it up for you

Well, I'm starting to feel like I'm dragging my ass here, so I got up early this morning . A little mockup. Those are not the pickups, I stole them out of one of my guitars so I could build a template for routing. Template done. Now I somehow managed to do a lot of this without stopping to...

Thanks man! I wasn't sure if it would turn out good with the headstock being solid walnut like that, but I think the transition looks pretty awesome.

Small update today. Fretwire and Inlays and some other things arrived. Drilled the holes for strings through the body I'll have to adjust the holes when I install the ferrules, which arrived today as well. You can't tell from a foot away that the holes are off, but I want them to be...

Well I'm not scared of work, but if there is an easier way that works as well......

I was thinking that I could just tung oil, but I want a good clear coat. I don't really have a good spot to spray nitro, so maybe a brush on lacquer? I'll do some more reading.

Hopefully someone who knows will weigh in here. I need some advice on how to finish these guitars, specifically the walnut. I'm starting to research the process and I'm somewhat confused. When you dampen the walnut, it has a very dark appearance and the grain pops out really nice. I want that...

So I had some time and some patience today so I thought I would have a go at my old man's build. First I finished installing the machine screws Then I grabbed the grinder and did a little carving Then I headed home to finish up the carving and sanding...well, not completely finished...

Beats the hell out of carving by hand. I have 4 of them from my welding days. I never thought I'd be using them on wood though.

Micro update, I went to the garage to pull the clamps off the neck. Hit it with the sander and the radius sanding block, I also managed to get the neck bolted on, but only 2 bolts, before my wife phoned and said she had plans, so I'll finish the bolt up tomorrow. Sorry for the crappy pics...

Update time again. The guitar for my dad has been feeling neglected so I decided to move forward with it Here is the neck and fretboard prepped for gluing. Notice the fretfind template still stuck to it. That kids glue is frigging sticky! My work area could use a cleanup....I need a...

Man I was just thinking about a zebrawood sg with 8 strings............back to the drawing board:(

Very cool:) Loving the carves on the back:yesway: