Well I have learned enough to be dangerous, so I started my first build. I learned a lot reading these first build posts, so I thought I would keep it going. It is a 5 string, 34" scale. Cuban Mahogany body, African Mahogany neck, and not sure of fretboard, but maybe maple. So far I have drawn up design in sketchup, and started making the neck. I figured I would make the neck first since I will use it to route out neck pocket. Next step is routing for the truss rod.
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Another First Build Thread.
- Thread starter CptanPanic
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adam.beauchene
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I like the way your roll, good sir.
A big +1 for you and Subscribed!
Plus, It looks good so far. Keep going!
Well it has been a little while since I updated here. But I had some problems with my jointer, and got that all sorted out. Since then I got the truss rod slot cut, dimensioned the fingerboard, clut the fret slots, glued up and rough cut body. Next step is I am going to try to do some inlay for the fret markers, glue on the fingerboard, and start shaping the neck. Here are some pictures.
The body with the plexi template.
Here is my fret slot jig I made.
The body with the plexi template.
Here is my fret slot jig I made.
