Author Topic: Bluesmaster 59 Build (Read 33100 times)

I can't wait for this to be done. Feel free to contact me if you need any measurements or details on your build. Also feel free to schedule some time so that you can get a feel of my BM necks. I hope you can get the same feel from your guitar. I really love mine and am hoping yours turn out just as good.

free2rock · « **Reply #82 on:** June 12, 2014, 11:32:05 PM »

Independence day update

So I did something different (well not totally different) to the neck. I didn't like the straight channel route to the end. So I decided to change it a bit to accommodate a more vintage-y truss rod cover.

I widened the slot a bit, plugged it with maple for strength (goofed a little so the plug's a bit off-center, but no worries). Rerouted the rest of the channel but stopped at the point where the end of the rod rests.

Here I am using a dremel to shape the triangular/teardrop shape you normally see on vintage les pauls.

Like so. Perfect.

Then I make something like this. I use a dremel to shape the concave side.

Then a few drops of CA glue to fix it in place. I didn't use wood glue because I didn't want to clamp it too tight down.

Chiseling, filing and sanding... You get the picture.

Next. The fingerboard. Hopefully the inlays arrive soon

rowley75 · « **Reply #83 on:** June 13, 2014, 02:04:33 AM »

Bat parang off center yungg truss rod kevs? Parang mas malaki yung kaliwa?

opencoke · « **Reply #84 on:** June 13, 2014, 02:21:39 AM »

baka dahil yata sa sukat dito hahaha

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Pero ang astig. ang galing. haha linis nung gawa

rowley75 · « **Reply #85 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:12:06 AM »

Quote from: opencoke on June 13, 2014, 02:21:39 AM

baka dahil yata sa sukat dito hahaha

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Pero ang astig. ang galing. haha linis nung gawa

Mabangis naman talaga gumawa yan si kevs e. Sobrang tagal nga lang. Haha!

fretboard · « **Reply #86 on:** June 13, 2014, 09:57:30 AM »

Quote from: free2rock on June 12, 2014, 11:32:05 PM

Independence day update

So I did something different (well not totally different) to the neck. I didn't like the straight channel route to the end. So I decided to change it a bit to accommodate a more vintage-y truss rod cover.

I widened the slot a bit, plugged it with maple for strength (goofed a little so the plug's a bit off-center, but no worries). Rerouted the rest of the channel but stopped at the point where the end of the rod rests.

Here I am using a dremel to shape the triangular/teardrop shape you normally see on vintage les pauls.

Like so. Perfect.

Then I make something like this. I use a dremel to shape the concave side.

Then a few drops of CA glue to fix it in place. I didn't use wood glue because I didn't want to clamp it too tight down.

Chiseling, filing and sanding... You get the picture.

Next. The fingerboard. Hopefully the inlays arrive soon

astig! may updates na!

free2rock · « **Reply #87 on:** June 13, 2014, 11:27:07 AM »

Quote from: rowley75 on June 13, 2014, 02:04:33 AM

Bat parang off center yungg truss rod kevs? Parang mas malaki yung kaliwa?

The maple plug probably creates the optical illusion that the truss rod is off center. Admittedly, the plug IS off center, but the truss rod isn't

Quote from: free2rock on June 12, 2014, 11:32:05 PM

I widened the slot a bit, plugged it with maple for strength (goofed a little so the plug's a bit off-center, but no worries). Rerouted the rest of the channel but stopped at the point where the end of the rod rests.

Here are some pictures that shows how the truss rod itself is centered.

free2rock · « **Reply #88 on:** June 13, 2014, 11:27:59 AM »

Quote from: opencoke on June 13, 2014, 02:21:39 AM

Pero ang astig. ang galing. haha linis nung gawa

Thanks! Malinis gawa pero madumi yung pinaggagawaan!

free2rock · « **Reply #89 on:** June 13, 2014, 11:28:35 AM »

Quote from: vhunter on June 06, 2014, 04:53:12 PM

I can't wait for this to be done. Feel free to contact me if you need any measurements or details on your build. Also feel free to schedule some time so that you can get a feel of my BM necks. I hope you can get the same feel from your guitar. I really love mine and am hoping yours turn out just as good.

Thanks Miks! I'll take you up on your offer soon!

curiousdcat · « **Reply #90 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:14:53 PM »

Bravo once again! Keep it up!

Btw, is this a custom build for someone else or for your own use?

daturd · « **Reply #91 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:26:53 PM »

nice kegs! galing!

free2rock · « **Reply #92 on:** June 15, 2014, 10:05:10 AM »

Quote from: curiousdcat on June 13, 2014, 03:14:53 PM

Bravo once again! Keep it up!

Btw, is this a custom build for someone else or for your own use?

Thanks! It's for some lucky guy

Wish I could keep it though. Hehe

Quote from: daturd on June 13, 2014, 03:26:53 PM

nice kegs! galing!

Salamat Karl. Kamusta na? Nabenta mo na ba yung Fender CS Masterbuilt mo?

free2rock · « **Reply #93 on:** June 16, 2014, 09:41:26 PM »

Recess for the covers and roundover routed.

Autoplay2009 · « **Reply #94 on:** June 16, 2014, 11:59:56 PM »

In

Ben Tsing Co · « **Reply #95 on:** June 17, 2014, 07:29:07 AM »

Quote from: free2rock on June 16, 2014, 09:41:26 PM

Really nice

free2rock · « **Reply #96 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:46:10 PM »

Di Jei, welcome to the ride. Thanks Ben!

If you already follow me on Facebook, I'm sure you know that I've had some progress with the build. Today I finally got around to uploading the build pictures.

To carve the topography, I had to use my state-of-the-art overarm router jig. Its sophisticated technology and innovative design is staggering.

free2rock · « **Reply #97 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:51:45 PM »

I'll just go post some pictures here.

free2rock · « **Reply #98 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:53:14 PM »

Latest Instagram pic. The top looks so much better than I expected

Thanks for viewing!

Autoplay2009 · « **Reply #99 on:** June 23, 2014, 10:34:35 PM »

Very neat! Keep it up Kevs!

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