So I'm skipping a head a few steps in my documentation - don't worry I'll go back and cover how I made a set of bridge slotting tools today - but I had to share this:
I made the nut, and roughed in a saddle this evening and got the 00-12 strung up. In just an hour of playing it has really opened up. Absolutely amazes me that a first guitar can sound this good.
After it settles into the tension of the stings I'll do a more final set up - relief, and 12th fret action.
Ken, thank you again for helping make all this possible. The KMG kits, instructions, this forum, and generous forum members - couldn't have done this on my own. Huge thanks to you all.
I'll try to get some good audio/video later this week.
KMG 00-12 Walnut - Daniel P's Build
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Re: KMG 00-12 Walnut - Daniel P's Build
The guitar looks great. Incredibly good workmanship. Congratulations on completing it.
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I must say superb!
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Great work, and really nice photos. I love the lighting on the tuners and on the top.
Re: KMG 00-12 Walnut - Daniel P's Build
We did a little photo shoot this afternoon with one of my good friends - a more accomplished player than myself. Hopefully I'll have a little video to share soon...
Re: KMG 00-12 Walnut - Daniel P's Build
I'll post a couple of short audio/video clips we shot with a 5D mkII and a little on-board mic. Nothing fancy, but hopefully you'll enjoy.
https://vimeo.com/111297285
https://vimeo.com/111299369
https://vimeo.com/111299878
https://vimeo.com/111297285
https://vimeo.com/111299369
https://vimeo.com/111299878