Thanks, Gordon. I am surprised anyone knows about the old tube/valve stuff any longer.

More woodworking.

Making this cut was to much like work...lol



Perhaps not the most elegant headstock.



The neck is coming along. There were some near misses working with the router, but I managed to survive. Sometimes I think woodworking is less about how skilled you are than how skilled you are in fixing mistakes.

The three machine heads (tuning keys) I ordered were made to go on two sides, so I have to order more. I think I will order Grovers this time.



I don't know if I should stain and shoot a clear coat or finish with oil.

The table saw is almost as old as I am, around 1953, I think. I have a few pro tools, but most of the tools needed to build something like this can be gotten at Harbor Freight. A more or less junk tool store here in the United States commonly referred to as Horrible Freight.

My first impression is that almost anyone could build one of these guitars. Of course, it is not finished yet...lol

Onward through the frog, ah fog...lol


Billy

Last edited by Planobilly; 06/12/23 07:48 AM.
“Amazing! I’ll be working with Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, and Buddy Rich, and you’re telling me it’s not that great of a gig?
“Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”