got all the machining done on my guitar body project today, so here's a picture of it with a hardware mockup! still a lot of work to do by hand, and the neck will be a whole different adventure, but progress is progress. #luthierie #telecaster #guitarmaking

I've finally modeled a decent headstock transition after literal years of trying, the accomplishment is super cathartic. I haven't made a new guitar in years but now I'm finally looking forward to it again ​:menhera_hearts_happy:​ #luthierie #3dmodeling #guitarmaking

I finally deactivated Instagram yesterday after The Spectacle, so I need a lot of new people to follow here and on rss etc. Who’s making content about building guitars? Are there communities, publications, forums or whatever I should read? (I already follow @michael who is excellent) #luthier #guitarmaking

the #Bullfrogarchtop,
#MaudalMusicalMachines, #MartinAF, #hipshot, #whatsonyourbench, #whatsonmybench, #luthier, #luthiery, #luthiersofinstagram, #woodworking, #handmade, #guitarfinishing, #guitarmaker, #guitarmakers, #guitarmaking, #archtopguitars, #boutiqueguitarshowcase, #boutiqueguitars, #zhangbuckerpickups

Doing the stuff

#luthier #luthiery #guitarmaking

Hardware (cnt'd):
D’Addario Planet Waves Elliptical End Pins
Electrosocket Jack Mount
Gotoh 9V Battery Box

I'm really happy with how this turned out, and can't wait to play it more.

New builds coming soon, I hope.

#workshop
#makerspace
#guitarmaking
#luthier
#luthiery
#baritone
#scratchbuild

Bah. Two screw heads sheered off, managed to drill out the first screw, but it's happened again, and my tiny Dremmel drill bits are all broken. Thankfully the mess is still covered by the machine head when it's in place, but I'm a bit stuck now until I order more drill bits.

Botheration.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

#guitarmaking #woodworking

When completed, it will be a 28.5” scale 6-string baritone, featuring a 5-piece maple neck, Macassar ebony fretboard, 2-pc mahogany body with flamed claro walnut book-matched top and headstock plate.

#workshop #makerspace #guitarmaking #luthier #luthiery #baritone #scratchbuild

Still pondering what to choose for hardware and electronics.

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Hardware, continued:

EMG P5J active pickup system
EMG BTS System electronics
Stringjoy Signatures Strings
Hipshot 5 String KickAss Bass Bridge
D’Addario Planet Waves Elliptical End Pins
Electrosocket Jack Mount
Gotoh Dual 9V Battery Box

#workshop #makerspace #guitarmaking #luthier #bassguitar #scratchbuild #ggbo2023 #greatguitarbuildoff #lateguitarbuildoff

Update on my #GGBO2023 build:

Last week, I routed pickup cavities through the top. Yesterday, I drilled the tuner holes through the headstock, routed the body round-over, carved the elbow/arm carve, and shaped the body/neck transition.

Next up: Sprinting to the finish line this week!! Only 3 days left! Routing a double 9V battery box cavity, then fretwork, sanding, finish, then hardware & electronics!

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Guitar update. Neck is glued, body is chambered, sound "hole" cut with a side of headstock emblem. There is more wood removed from the upper section, I just don't have a pic. #luthiery #guitar #guitars #guitarmaking #ggbo2023

Had my first commission, this set of Jazzmaster pickups. Alinco 5 magnets, vintage style bobbins, slightly higher output that originals. Customer can't wait to get them, I can't wait to hear them. #guitarmaking #handwoundpickups #luthery #jazzmaster

#guitar content! I've been out of the shop for a couple weeks thanks to covid. It finally got me. Anyway, I'm mostly better and had some time over the weekend. Fingerboard (white limba) was hand slotted then through the CNC for the first time. I'll be filling with something sparkly. Ebony head plate also glued up. Need to route out truss rod access so I can get it glued up. Cheers #luthery #guitarmaking #ggbo23

It's been a little bit since my last update but that doesn't mean progress wasn't made.

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#homeworkshop #505guitar #guitarmaking #handmade #bassguitar #bespoke

While shaping the belly carve I exposed this void, so I exploited it.

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More shop time today fretboard is basically done. Time to shape the neck. .
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Finished up the binding and am learning that guitar making is indeed mostly jig making.

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I've had family in town so I haven't spent much time in the shop but I did get about 90 minutes today. Started with the truss rod. I taped up the black palm fingerboard trimmed it close with the band saw. When I hit it with the router, bad things happened. The palm turned into a splintery mess no matter how careful I was.

Plan B, slot a piece of purpleheart and start over. I also managed to get it routed for binding and the side bindings on. Turned into a pretty productive hour and a half. I think I like this better anyway. The flame binding, with just a sliver of purple blending with the birdseye is going to be amazing.
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#505guitar #guitarmaking #electricbass

I think I've decided on the final mix of wood for my April Bass. Black limba, white limba, birdseye maple and black palm. 🤩
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