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You're all most kind...

Onto one of the scary bits today - putting the frets in. Seemed to go OK. I used a technique 'borrowed' from one of the other forums and tried out successfully on my acoustic: open the top of the slot slightly with a triangular needle file; thin bead of titebond on the tang; hammer one side; hammer the other side; hammer in the middle; finish off with a 12" radius block to ensure it's even.

Here it is in progress:



and here it is this evening after trimming the ends:



Should be able to flatten and crown the frets tomorrow

Thanks for looking

Andy

Hi

One or two of you may have already seen this on one of the other forums - if so, apols but I am so b****y excited

Other than final fitting of the neck if my buyer wants it (presently similar to Vintage LP but, of course, he may want it slimmer) it's pretty much finished

I'm pleased with how its come out and how it sounds...AND IT BALANCES !

Here are some shots of the finished article:












What a stupendously satisfying hobby this is
Thanks for looking

Andy

Beautiful is all I can say.

Andy - that looks great. Very nice job. Someday perhaps you can tell us about the electronics?

Yep it's a beauty. Impressive work! Thanks for the unorthodox neck through building technique tutorial.

Michael

That is a very beautiful guitar Andy ! Great job!

Wow, sweet indeed!
Thanks fir sharing.

E

100 times juicier than any Gibson SG i've ever seen! Wow!