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Step by step how to on neck construction
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 22, 2021. 8 Replies 3 Likes
Hi folks, I've just finished updating my 'how I make my necks' guide. You can see it here:…Continue
How to fit a non-adjustable 'truss rod'
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richey Kay Jun 23, 2015. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Hey folks,I just wrote this blog post:…Continue
Mr. Wayfinder
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Jun 5, 2015. 29 Replies 1 Like
I noticed recently that Mr. Wayfinder has been absent from these pages. It appears that the account, plus all posts have gone. Seems a bit of a shame as the fellow was always happy to help out, and…Continue
My experiments with a multi-scale fretboard (fanned frets)
Started Apr 17, 2015 0 Replies 1 Like
Hey folks. Ive just posted a blog on how I made my multi-scale fretboard (fanned frets) for my new build.You can find it here:…Continue
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"Richey,
ive done 2 back angle guts and am rebuilding a few others. I like to screw my necks in so level adjustments can be achieved. Thanks for helping me be better builder. Wish you could help me with playing it, at least there…"
"As far as I know, John Rose invented the fan fret instrument when he invented the Orpharion in 1598. This was a 9 course (18 string) flat backed lute with wire strings. It has a rich and pungent sound and works great for solo as well as…"
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- At 7:11am on November 27, 2016,
Danny B. said…
Hi Richey!
Did you ever post to further explain your advice for equal string tension?
I'm doing my first 4 string, how do you set yours up?
Best! -Danny
- At 12:04am on June 18, 2016,
Toofy Peg said…
- Bro just 2 let u know I was laughing the the phrase "oop north" just incase u read it wrong. By the way my neck is coming ok it's not as easy as has u made it look in the video tho I tell ya. :) it took u 20 mins it's gonna take me 20 days lol
- At 12:49am on June 16, 2016,
- Oop north haha! Well as long as u don't walk like Liam Gallagher we cool bro lol
- At 4:28am on June 14, 2016,
- Much appreciated mate! I'm
From Kent add me as a friend
- At 5:41am on June 13, 2016,
- That's bed time reading at its finest mate haha!! Brilliant thanks a lot buddy
- At 3:56am on June 13, 2016,
- Hey richey it's the Toofy cheers for all the help
- At 11:51pm on February 1, 2016,
Jose Manuel Irala said…
Thanks I´ll try it!
- At 11:38pm on February 1, 2016,
Thanks to you Richey. I like your multi-scale guitar. Want to build one. I'll send you pics, now i'm looking for woods and thinking the scale to use.
- At 7:09am on October 7, 2015,
Brian Revels said…
Hey Richey, Thanks for the reply and concern. Please dismiss the crudeness of the videography (or lack thereof) from me and my camera phone, but this video best explains everything... https://youtu.be/GuxwrfyG_NE
- At 9:54am on August 7, 2015,
Calim said…
you're welcome, thanks for the add Richey.. beautiful cover of "la vie en rose" love it:)
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How to use grain filler for a smooth finish
Posted on October 20, 2015 at 8:00pm 6 Comments 8 Likes
I have always used oak for my necks, and at first I was always frustrated that no matter how well I sanded the wood, the oak's open pores meant that the finish was never completely smooth. After a bit of research I came across grain filler, and ordered a tin of Rustins.
Grain filler is different from wood…
ContinueHow to level, crown and polish frets
Posted on October 10, 2015 at 10:23pm 3 Comments 5 Likes
This is something I waited way too long to try. I never really had a big problem with frets buzzing, but having all of your frets perfectly level and polished is a wonderful thing.
There are numerous ways to approach this task, and please bear in mind that this way works perfectly with an instrument with a flat fretboard, whereas the technique would be a little different with a radiused neck.…
ContinueHow to fit a non-adjustable 'truss rod'
Posted on June 22, 2015 at 6:27pm 14 Comments 9 Likes
My experiments with a multi-scale fretboard (fanned frets)
Posted on April 17, 2015 at 8:30am 5 Comments 7 Likes
I've been meaning to have a go at this for a while. I have seen it done a couple of times before. As always, I don't consider this to be entirely my own work or research, but…
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