Totnes School of Guitar Making, South Devon, England, UK Totnes School of Guitar Making, South Devon, England, UK Totnes School of Guitar Making, South Devon, England, UK
Guitar making course, Totnes, Devon

Course photos: May 2016

Instrument details: Ralph Johns - Electric guitar

Construction

Ralph begins by preparing the two halves of the alder body, checking the join for any imperfection.

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Construction

The body is glued using sash cramps.

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Much of the routing can be done before the body is cut to shape

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Construction

After sawing to shape the body is sanded smooth

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Construction

Drilling for the concealed jack socket

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One of the key tasks is preparing the fingerboard

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Drilling for the neck bushes

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Shaping the walnut neck

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After wiring the electronics the guitar is reassembled

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Completed Instrument

Ralph then strings up his guitar and checks the set-up

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Completed Instrument

The headstock

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Completed Instrument

Ralph has made a backplate from walnut to match the neck

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Completed Instrument

Ralph's finished guitar

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Course photos: May 2016

Totnes School of Guitarmaking  Collins Road, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 5PJ  Phone: +44 (0)1803 865255
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