I've learned a lot from other guitar builders over the years, and so this blog is a way for me to share my own build experiences and hopefully let others learn from my success and mistakes!

Another week in the shop

2 Dec 2017 - 3d printing, finishing

Working on finishing to the necks of both instruments I'm working on, and I do some experiments with 3D-printing guitar nuts.

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Fretboard design generator

1 Dec 2017 - cad, cnc routing, fretboard, javascript, laser-cutting, maker, open source

A look at a tool I've made and open sourced to help you design and make fretboards for your guitars.

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Making your own dot inlays

29 Nov 2017 - fretboard, laser-cutting

How to make your own dot inlays for fretboards using a laser-cutter.

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A week in the shop

25 Nov 2017 - 3d printing, fretwork, tips and tricks

A week spent working on necks: carving them, etching them, and fixing them when things go wrong! I also spend some time with a new 3D-printer.

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IKARI at King Tut's

15 Aug 2017 - ikari, music, the chuncaster, video

Exciting times as I get to see both my brother's band and a guitar I built on stage at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut.

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IKARI Ghosts

21 Jul 2017 - ikari, music, the chuncaster, video

Super proud of my brother and his pals who together have formed the band IKARI, who have their debut single launch today, Ghosts.

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Welcome to Nerdville

26 Feb 2017 - books, vintage

A few recommendations for viewing and reading about vintage guitars.

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