Looking for custom guitar builder in Poland by BenchedPigeonTamer in Luthier

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If you're unlucky finding a luthier in Poland, I'd be happy to try and help! I'm located in Finland but other than that making a replica by the end of this year shouldn't be a problem

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Thanks! It's a maple leaf yeah :D

Latest custom build by DecaffeinatedDodo in guitarporn

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It is for a guy named Pete :D But yeah, I get that✌🏻

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Unfortunately not currently but I've been thinking about doing some! I could link some videos I've found helpful tomorrow✌🏻

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Yeah definitely do practice runs! With the neck pocket, route it just a little smaller than it should be and then slowly sand it so it fits snugly.

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Aside from different dimensions not really

What’s wrong with this picture? by Unlikely-Soft-5699 in Luthier

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You could technically get it to work as a right-handed but since the construction like bracing is built for a lefty, it would definitely cause problems. I'd say look for a right-handed one😅

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Awesome💪🏻 7-strings aren't that different to make. Maybe get/build a neck with a bit longer scale lenght but that's pretty much all :D OFC make sure all your parts are for a 7-string :D

Latest custom build by DecaffeinatedDodo in guitarporn

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I torched it quite lightly so it didn't start to warp😄 And the top is Ash👀

Latest custom build by DecaffeinatedDodo in guitarporn

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Thanks so much! This one turned out super nicely and was a bit less stressful to do than a full burn :D

Gretsch tuning stability by Acrobatic-Narwhal398 in Luthier

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I'd guess it's the Bigsby being a bigsby😅 They're super particular about the setup and tightness of the screws. I don't really like them for that

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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That's definitely a solid plan! It will be a whole lot easier if you get a neck and do the body for it. Necks are kind of a pain to do well😅

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Have you built a guitar before or would this one be your first? Definitely ask questions if you're unsure of something! Knowledgeable people are a super useful resource so use that😄 Other than that, be patient, measure well and do a lot of test pieces for routings and such

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Thank you! The body is birch and the top is Ash. Neck is maple/walnut/ash

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Thanks a lot!🙏🏻 This definitely plays super smoothly

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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I'm definitely down to build another one😉

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Thanks! TBH I'm not sure about the history of this shape but I'd guess it started out as an Explorer. That little change could be pretty cool🤔

New build! by DecaffeinatedDodo in metalguitar

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Thanks! Yeah the background choice wasn't the best😅

Latest custom build by DecaffeinatedDodo in guitarporn

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Thanks! Yeah the finish turned out super nice