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It really is best to use thin string or cotton on the two E strings to centre the bridge, rather than try and work out a centreline with a laser etc....

Ok, finally had a little time to play with this. So I drilled the neck and mounted it, also mounted my tuners and then took a little time to play...

I have a couple go to woods depending on the style i want. Basswood and (in this case) Alder are the easiest to paint Asian mahogany for lighter...

As long as the guitar feels good to play, then you rarely go wrong by spending money on decent pickups. Pickups definitely make most of the sound of...

The 2 guys sulking about their kits would be the type that you couldn't please no matter what you did. We had a retail business for nearly 20 years I...

Thank you both for the kind feedback. I also think this will be my last 7 string as I have 4 now! (I don't know how that happened) Spending...

Ditto. I also think the reverse headstock with a longer lead on the bass strings aids the deep lows you've achieved. Nice job! Peter

I also roughed out the brass block, still have to grind the ends to round over before attempting to drill into it. Peter

A minor mod to the logo after some suggestions: Peter

Many thanks - Will Do

I built one quite awhile ago and from memory I think the supplied soap bars had the same dimensions as other brands. I wouldn’t take it as gospel....

Thanks for the input, Simon. Here's another attempt to incorporate your suggestions. Peter

I don't have any interest in 7-strings, but from purely a build point of view, nice work! I like the alterations to the body. Nice break from...

I’m sure I’ll end up making more stewmax purchases along the way. Membership reduced my shipping by half and 15% product discount promotion went...

Polished up and tuned. I will wait a week or so to do the final set up. dadario 10-64s wiring is a 3 way blade , volume and a mini toggle for the...

Really happy with the finished guitar. The sound is huge. Really deep low end tones and very clear highs.

Pick ups DiMarzio DP706 D Sonic in the Bridge - 12.03 Kohm Ceramic magnet DiMarzio DP713 Titan in the Neck - 10.09 Kohm Ceramic magnet I...

Looking forward to seeing the build process. The stewmax membership definitely is the cheapest freight option coming from OS.

Long service leave is getting closer so I’d better get some materials. I was hoping to completely use local materials and suppliers, however Archtop...

I find the text a bit confusing myself and at first glance, to me it reads 'Cabbytone' after a bass clef. I think the 'I' would be clearer if...

A useful open source for creating and editing vectors is inkscape. I first got into it to create decals for my cars on Gran Turismo Sport, and it's...

All the best!

Thanks for the good advice, Simon. Over in the Decals/Graphics topic I shared some doodling for the logo I intend to put on the headstock. It...