Neckthrough Guitar goodness.. Little bro for the Bass.

It gets better looking each time you post, DB. More like a sculpture than a guitar.

Agreed Lawry, it's definitely a work of art and getting more so with each post!

cheers,
Gav.

Now it is time for speed humps...errr... frets....
First step is to clean out the slots.
I am using a .25" gauge saw for this as it is the same width as the slots.

You can see how much crud builds up from finishing the fret board....
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Seating the frets...

Firstly, I seat the ends by tapping firmly with a deadblow fretting hammer.

Then I seat the rest of the fret.
Usually I would press the frets in, but due to the shape of the neck and body it was easier to manually seat them.
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Hardware porn....
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...9-IMG_3001.JPG

OOoooh Steinbergers...

Love the plan with the Dingo Sanctuary!

So when can I take delivery DB

looking awesome as usual DB, looks like its almost ready for clear coats of dingotone !

Now for the pickup surrounds.

First up, drill out the corners with 15mm Forstner bit, then set up Dremel and attack!
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...k-IMG_3005.JPG
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Here it is, 'buckers sitting in and everthing fits!

Just needs final shaping..
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