When I started this thing I had no idea just how long it would take! however It’s done.. To see this guitar build from the start click here.
Tag: Custom Built Acoustic
Custom Built Spanish – 8th update
Its finally getting close! almost done… Today I put the frets in and levelled the edges.Although I’ve got the length right and a 45° angle on the edge they still need a little bit of work to remove the sharp edges.Might even be finished soon… Keep watching, to see it from the beginning click here. […]
Custom Built Spanish 6th update
As it was a little quiet last week I did a little more on the Spanish. I’ve put some fret markers on the side of the fretboard. Using the pillar drill to drill the holes. The markers come as a long thin plastic rod. Glue the end into the holes… and cut it just slightly […]
Custom Built Spanish 5th Update
I don’t seem to get much time to work on this one, but it’s been a little quiet this week so I’ve finished off the bridge. The 2 white strips are bone so that the strings don’t cut into the wood when they are tied on. I’ve still got to cut the saddle for the […]
Custom Built Spanish – 2nd Update
I’ve actually done quite a bit more, I’ve just been too busy to update the blog. The neck and fingerboard are just about done. They’ll need a final bit of sanding and final treating but the shape is there. The top is coming along, I’ve got it to the right thickness and have the sound-hole cut. […]
Custom Built Spanish – 1st update
Had a little spare time this week so I’ve done a little more on the Spanish. I’ve got the fret-board levelled and fret slots cut.
Custom build Spanish
Since its been a little quiet I’ve been able to turn my attention to and on-going long-term project, a custom build Spanish Acoustic. So far I’m probably about half way to getting the neck finished…Keep watching and I’ll let you know how it goes. Next I levelled the fretboard and cut the fret slots. The neck and fingerboard […]