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The Highline Special Electric Guitar Build: Part 10

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:07:27 +0000

In this episode, I add Abalone fretboard markers and install the frets. Hope you enjoy, get inspired and build your own dream guitar!

The Highline Special Electric Guitar Build: Part 9

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:01:55 +0000

I think I’ll fire up the old router and make me a pocket for the neck. Have a look, but keep your fingers away from the bit!

The Highline Special Electric Guitar Build: Part 8

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:39:01 +0000

This video is fairly long as it details making and installing the fretboard. However, I think you’ll find it useful. As always, send your comments and questions.

The Highline Special Electric Guitar Build: Part 7

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:40:21 +0000

People always ask me how I slot my fretboards. This should explain my technique:

The Highline Special Electric Guitar Build: Part 6

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:17:22 +0000

In my opinion, making a guitar neck is almost like sculpting a work of art. Not only are they visually appealing, but there’s a tactile quality that comes form how they feel in your hands. Here’s how I start shaping the neck:

The Highline Special Electric Guitar Build: Part 5

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:48:26 +0000

The body for this guitar will be 1-3/4″ (44.5mm) thick. Right now, it’s over 2″ (50.8mm) thick. This is how I corrected it:

The Highline Special Electric Guitar Build: Part 4

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:24:51 +0000

Watching this video will probably make you think that anything is possible if you have a big band saw and a belt sander. I truth, you can do a lot of this work with simple tools like a jigsaw. I build a lot of guitars, so I’ve invested in the big machines to speed up the process. I still like to do a lot of shaping and sanding by hand, but I prefer to rough out the curves initially with the band saw. Check it out:

The Highline Special Electric Guitar: Part 3

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:21:09 +0000

If there was a theme to each of these videos, I’d say this one would have to be “Creative Clamping.” Each step of the guitar building process where glueing is involved takes a lot of careful planning. Check it out:

The Highline Special: Part 2

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:11:10 +0000

Today, I started the neck. I’m using Rock Maple and plan on making it a bolt-on with a Rosewood fretboard. So if you want to hang out in the shop and watch me work, that’s fine. All I ask is that you brab a broom and sweep up some sawdust when I’m finished. You can’t expect to learn for free!!

The Highline Special… Part 1

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:37:09 +0000

No music, no voice over, just the sound of saws, sanders and the occasional barking dog. Not a step-by-step, how-to video, but it’ll be like you’re there, watching my progress. If you have any questions, post it in the comment box below and I’ll try and answer.