Welcome to an inspiring journey with Michael! In this video, Michael will walk you through exploring how simple ideas can evolve into powerful creations if you are generous with time and patience. Whether you're an experienced creator or just starting your build, this video is packed with insights, tips, and inspiration to elevate your craft in building guitars. Get ready to unlock your potential, learn something new, and take your skills to the next level.
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Doug DeLuca and his sixteen year old son turned a bare quilted maple top into a deep blue burst, and the figure still reads through the darkest part of the rim. Here is the dye versus pigment decision that made it work, why the edges are the darkest part of the guitar, and what you can copy on your own figured top.
Christoph and his son Fionn wanted a deep even black on an open-grained mahogany body with the figure still showing through, and the pores kept drying lighter than the surface. Follow the build from the bare kit to the finished bass, and see how they diagnosed it and what you can copy from their approach.
An acoustic-style bridge glues to the top and its position is permanent. Here is what the part is, the three ways it anchors strings, and how to fit each one on a kit build.