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[Bungee]

Yes. That is what they are. Just going to be under the pick guard so thought it didn't matter.


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Freehand headstock design

Might leave it until morning and see if I still like it.




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Ha ha, already changed it.




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Here is where I ended up.

I think I am happy now.




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[wokkaboy]

headstock shape looks good Ben, looks pretty close to the real thing

[Bungee]

Pretty happy with my headstock.



Quickly whipped up a table mount for my jigsaw and it made cutting out the headstock much easier.




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[wokkaboy]

nice one Ben looks like you cut nice and close to the line. Make sure that jigsaw is securely fixed, won't be much fun with missing toes xmas lunch !

a file and some sanding will clean up the headstock nicely

[Bungee]

a file and some sanding will clean up the headstock nicely

Thanks Wokka. What type of file should i use?



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Bought myself a Christmas present (besides the guitar kit)

Should help with my string through holes.




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[wokkaboy]

Hi Ben, I'd use a fairly fine file, not a harsh rasp as they rip off too much material. A flat one for straighter sections and a round one for curved areas.
A file isn't a must, you could start on 40 grit paper and work up to about 320 grit. If you wrap the sandpaper around a round object is good for the curved sections.

Good luck with the string through, I'd have a practice on some 40mm thick scrap wood, it's quite hard to get the holes lined up and equally spaced, but your drill guide should help