My first build

[Themadcow]

Ok guys, small update. Got the neck out of clamps and it looks good. Sanded it and fretted it. Just have to install the nut now, so close, but the last bit feels like it's taking forever.

HUUUUUUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More updates soon.

 

[HaMMerHeD]

For future reference, I thought this might be useful:

How I Remove a Fingerboard and Truss Rod - TalkBass Forums

 

[Themadcow]

For future reference, I thought this might be useful:

How I Remove a Fingerboard and Truss Rod - TalkBass Forums

Nice. I had though of doing that but j was scared I'd adding heat to the scarf joint. Guess I worry for nothing

 

[BlackMastodon]

Jesus those frets are immense!

 

[ryantheyetti]

my god when you said the frets were "jumbo" in the older posts you seriously were not kidding. wow

 

[tybro7]

dude... i made this account so i could find some more inspiring experiences on building a guitar.. im in the process of doing a blackmachine *cross* bernie rico jr. design and wow... you just made me wanna do it more than what i wanted to 30 mins ago! great work man! can wait to see the next one, looks insane!!!!

 

[tybro7]

and also.. where did you purchase your woods from?

 

[Themadcow]

and also.. where did you purchase your woods from?

Glad you like, and welcome aboard. I joined this forum for the same reason. I purchased my wood from Windsor Plywood. They are a local supplier who stock a decent amount of exotic hardwoods. Most of it is surfaced on 2 sides.

 

[Themadcow]

And why the hell do I have to look at a picture of Jack Layton on the top of my screen??? I didn't think this was a political site. Google ads suck.

 

[tybro7]

awesome iv decided to purchase my body wood from stewmac, but with the neck i want to make a 7 string but dont know if it will be wide enough, the fretboard aswell..