Had a look at the neck on the Rapier. A bit of a problem, there is quite a set in the neck already (about 10 thou’ at the 7th fret) but that’s with no strings! I would like a little less than that with the strings fitted and under tension but the trouble is it doesn’t have a […]
Month: January 2013
Schecter Bass pickup switch
A simple job. A good friend of mine, Simon from “A Thousand Sins” www.athousandsins.co.uk wanted the traditional pickup fade selector replaced with a simple 3 way switch. The standard guitar… Pickup Switch.
1960’s Watkins Rapier 33 – 1st update
It might be nice to put this guitar back to original but finding the parts is proving rather difficult, particularly with a limited budget. James has some ideas though and wants something rather different. First stage give the body a good clean out…. To follow the progress click here.
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 […]
1960’s Watkins Rapier 33
In need of more than a little TLC this one is going to take a while. The cost of putting it back to original is out of the question so between us we have a couple of ideas to make something a little different.. Most of its there but missing the bridge and neck plate. […]
Start to the New Year
Hi All, Well here we are, lots of new stuff on the go and a new website as well! Lots of routine bits and pieces on the go but here are just a couple of things I’m working on at the moment. Les Paul copy.. On the face of it OK but a bit of […]