Probably the most efficient fret job I have ever seen. No fancy tools, no BS. Learn from this gentleman, dear children, and do not be afraid to do it yourself :).
I had some worries about those nibs.. but some fine work to clean them up should do the trick.. nothing more satisfying than a good level and polish to ensure you get the string action you like.. fret work makes all the difference.. many budget guitars punch way above their weight with a good fret job.. looking forward to the finish line here.. maybe episode 60?? lol.. great work mate!
you cant rush quality, really enjoying the build series, I have never seen the masking off the sanding beam, how does that differ from just taping the 12th?
I should get a bit of relief once the strings are on, if not it's a 2 way trussrod so I can dial a bit in. Shouldn't be any issues with buzz (fingers crossed)
Yes, it would be fine. The only problem you might have is with bits of the wool getting into pickups etc. I use wet and dry as there is always lots in the workshop.
Probably the most efficient fret job I have ever seen. No fancy tools, no BS. Learn from this gentleman, dear children, and do not be afraid to do it yourself :).
Thanks, never be afraid to give stuff a go :)
What a beauty Patrick. I can’t remember when I was more envious!
Thanks Martin, it's getting there now.
Efficient and effective, very nice work.
Cheers buddy :)
Wow. My 335 is actually green now. With envy.
Lol, but I bet you still love it :)
I had some worries about those nibs.. but some fine work to clean them up should do the trick.. nothing more satisfying than a good level and polish to ensure you get the string action you like.. fret work makes all the difference.. many budget guitars punch way above their weight with a good fret job.. looking forward to the finish line here.. maybe episode 60?? lol.. great work mate!
Yeah, the nibs need a bit of cleaning up but other than that I'm really happy with the frets. Hoping I can get it done before episode 60 :)
Well explained and executed my friend. Looking good!
Thanks dane, I take that as high praise coming from you :)
My god, had me worried when you sanded the upper frets. Don’t wanna scratch the finish with low grit sandpaper.
No, you really don't want to do that, that would spoil your day for sure :)
you cant rush quality, really enjoying the build series,
I have never seen the masking off the sanding beam, how does that differ from just taping the 12th?
Thanks mate, the tape on the beam just stops the paper sanding the tape on the 12th fret.
@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams that makes sense, saves you inadvertently messing up the 12th,
Good job. Will you need to do another levelling with the strings on under tension or can you introduce some neck relief to overcome any fret buzz
I should get a bit of relief once the strings are on, if not it's a 2 way trussrod so I can dial a bit in. Shouldn't be any issues with buzz (fingers crossed)
Looking forward to hearing your first song on the guitar. What type of music do you play?
To be honest I don't play that much these days, when I do it's mainly rock with a bit of punk thrown in :)
I'm curious. Would steel wool be appropriate for fret polishing?
Yes, it would be fine. The only problem you might have is with bits of the wool getting into pickups etc. I use wet and dry as there is always lots in the workshop.
On average, how long does it take you to complete a basic guitar project?
For something like a Telecaster or Stratocaster it will be around five weeks depending on how much free time I have during the build.
So do you think about 1 week to build a guitar from scratch is inposible?
Nice work, redressing thevfret is probably my least favorite task
I like the results but the work can be a bit boring, worth the effort though.