Knightro Guitars 2016

[KnightroExpress]

Ok guys, so I've been taking short videos of the workshop renovation as it happens. I've decided to go ahead and post 'em up for those who want to watch.

Here's the first one: a walkthrough of the shop before any renovation at all...hell, it's before I had electricity!

 

[M3CHK1LLA]

lots of potential there...

 

[KnightroExpress]

Indeed! It's going to work out quite nicely.

So here's stage two, in which we've gotten some painting done and taken delivery of a few machines.

 

[KnightroExpress]

So, on to Stage 3: more paint has been...uh, painted, and many things have been unboxed. Also, I scored a pretty nice stash of wood from a fellow local builder. He was happy to make some room in his garage and I was happy to help!

 

[KnightroExpress]

Stage 4: almost there! The shop area paintwork is done, workbench and router table assembled, edge sander is roughly in place.



Tomorrow's update: done and ready to rock!

 

[KnightroExpress]

So here it is, the final video. Everything is set up and good to go!

 

[KnightroExpress]

So, back to building! I'm working on a 7 string Voyager with a 26.5" scale.

The neck has been cut out and routed to shape, truss rod and carbon fiber channels were routed, tuner holes have been drilled, and I made a snazzy little rosewood heel laminate for a dash of extra flavor.

 

[KnightroExpress]

Just a little update today. Trimmed the new heel laminate, checked the neck's fit and alignment, and glued in the carbon reinforcements.

 

[M3CHK1LLA]

very nice...

 

[KnightroExpress]

Thank you!

Things that happened today: trimmed the fretboard on the 7.





Picked up some nicely ribboned sapele and started two new builds:

 

[Grif]

I can't "like" your posts so here: *like*

 

[KnightroExpress]

Thanks bud! *like* back at ya.

 

[jwade]

Dude, sweet V shape.

 

[KnightroExpress]

Thanks, man! Here's a bit more:

 

[BlackMastodon]

Like-itty like.

 

[Iamatlas]

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Love, love, love ....ing love this..............
That is gonna be mint!

 

[KnightroExpress]

Thanks guys! I should have both of them fully routed out tomorrow, at least one of the necks as well

 

[KnightroExpress]

Today I made a bit of a mess, picked out some knobs, and found a cool guitar on my floor.








Still haven't found the right fretboard yet.... I'll get back to you guys with a decision on Wednesday

 

[KnightroExpress]

So I'm taking this one in a bit of a new direction; I was struck by inspiration and have to roll with it. I don't want to show anything yet, but I think it's going to turn out pretty damn cool.

Today was a chill day. I slotted a QS wenge board and took care of a few little renovation-related tasks at Knightro HQ.

 

[Knarbens]

I like that you have the center line and other "hidden" lines on the templates!