6, 7, 8 Strings in the Making

[gjkung]

Custom Guitars in the Making

Hey guys just wanted to show you guys the projects I've been working on recently.

Currently I'm making 2 of each 6, 7 and 8 string guitars.

1st one that was done was my 8 string from 3 years back, the second one is WIP.

Next up is a neckthru 6/7 string, not decided yet!

pics for update:
RG2570, half-done 8 string neck, and my first 8 string.

Maple, walnut, sapele and brushes.

Body rough cut for 8 string from a 45mm thick block of Nyatoh.

8 String body/neck connection:

Enjoy the pics, let me know what you guys think.

 

[gjkung]

Neck thru laminates:

Neck angle taper:

 

[gjkung]

Neck thru wings:

Wings+Body mock up

 

[1mband]

Wow, impressive. You did everything at home?
The 8-string looks good, it reflects alot about your guitar-making skills, which is really good.
Thanks for sharing, it's inspiring.

 

[RenoSG]

WOW!
Very impressive indeed... congrats man.

 

[gjkung]

Yeap thanks, I'm working at home cuz can't afford a workshop yet, have to clean up everyday.

About neck angle, do you guys have any idea how a flat angle will affect playing comfort?

 

[relinquish69]

wow you are pretty serious about this. impressive work. what got you into building guitars? do you do this for a living?

 

[gjkung]

I've been into woodworking since a young age and I got into guitar making when I needed an 8 string and there wasn't any available in Singapore.

Currently I'm working on individual custom pieces to earn back my expenses, after that I'd consider doing it for a living if the response is good!

 

[AaronSoFat]

just wondering.. where did you get the dimensions of the guitar?

 

[gjkung]

They are designed from my experience with guitar modification and research. Dimensions are based on hardware choice.
The 8 string bridge is actually an extended gotoh flatmount I got made at a metal shop locally.

 

[gjkung]

Finished the neck joint for my 8 string today.

 

[gjkung]

Preparation for gluing of neckthru laminates.

The actual gluing and alignment was too intense so I couldn't snap any pictures inbetween.

Improvised Jig

Managed to get it flush aligned, very complicated alignment process, i think I'm not going to do it like this next time.

Left it to dry overnight.

 

[LadyInTears]

okay i am so gonna be your first customer.


whats the waiting time like, do you do finishes and wood choice etc?

and of course, your charges

sooooo interested in a custom chermin 7 stringer hehehehe

 

[gjkung]

hey I sent you a PM, thanks for your interest but I'm not sure if James/SOFT would like me to discuss business on this forum.

 

[gjkung]

Forgot to glue on ears last night so I did them quickly:

Then I planed the headstock flat on both sides.

 

[gjkung]

After that was the body part of the neckthru.

All done today, all flat with room for final adjustments in the body section.

Closeup of the neckthru "heel" before carving, notice how well the 30mm body fits the neck even at this stage.

Thanks for following!

 

[gjkung]

Bought 2 chrome gotoh flatmounts from Ty Music Centre and a locking nut from Davis.

I'm thinking of using a locking nut with a zero fret, what do you guys think?

 

[axe]

hi.can contact me at 90609838.i am impress with ur work and i badly need ur help.

 

[Pedal-itis]

Wow, I must say very impressive . How does one contact u

 

[prototype]

yey! nice my friend.. you are getting nice response.. i guess 8 stringer is a big thing since there arent any in singapore.. haha..