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Mending Some Old Mojo
This week I was entrusted with this Gibson ES-330, made in 1961. It's been well loved and regularly played, which makes a nice change as...
Rob Parry
Aug 13, 2016


Chambers, Glue, and Clamps
Chambering the padauk body, the position and shape of these chambers has been carefully designed by a team of Nobel nominated Swedish...
Rob Parry
Jul 24, 2016


New Build Update
The new Domino build is underway, the body consists of a two piece padauk number with a figured walnut top. It's all kinds of pretty.
Rob Parry
Jul 20, 2016


Bare Knuckle "Yardbird" Demo
Alnico IV magnets as found in this set tend to tame a little of the high end and supplement the mid-range that can go missing with some...
Rob Parry
Jul 2, 2016


RLP Sovereign #1
Sapele body with a quilted birds eye maple top. Three piece maple and walnut neck with an ebony fretboard. 12" radius, jumbo frets,...
Rob Parry
Jun 29, 2016


Guitar build diary - part V
Almost home. Final finishing, fretwork and assembly is all that remains. The finish is comprised of base coats of shellac, this seals in...
Rob Parry
Jun 26, 2016


Guitar build diary - part IV
Once the neck is glued on it gets carved. This one is fairly standard, a slim modern C shape. Shinto Japanese saw rasps are magnificent...
Rob Parry
Jun 21, 2016


Filling fret slot end gaps
These things: Many companies let the tang go all the way to the edge of board, it is unsightly and a little lazy. Here's what I do: Nip...
Rob Parry
Jun 16, 2016
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