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Old 10-13-2009, 08:46 PM
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Default My First Custom-Bailey and Sons Handmade Guitars

I just wanted to show off my first custom build that should be ready in about a month. It is a Bailey and Sons MJ with an Adirondack top and EIR back and sides. The binding is maple and so is the back joint. I went with Gotoh 510 tuners and a JJB Electronics Prestige 330 Pickup that was custom built to my specs.
The measurements of the guitar are:
Upper Bout - 11.25
Lower Bout - 15.375
Waist - 9.625
Body Depth at Neck - 3.5
Body Depth at Tail - 4.5
Body Length - 19.625
Overall Lenth - 39.75

Which makes it about the size of a Webber RB.


For more pictures go to http://www.kindredspiritquartet.com/guitar.htm

http://www.baileyguitars.com/acoustic_guitar_info.html

Check Bill out.. He is a great christian guy, extremely helpful and does a great job.

I would like to thank Larry (ljguitar), Woody and Bill (Broadus) for all the help and wisdom before and during the building of this guitar.
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Old 10-13-2009, 09:24 PM
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That's is a pretty looking little guitar Kendall - congrats! I know that you have been building up to this for awhile. Exciting stuff - enjoy!

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Hi Kendall...
Love the symmetry & shape of the body, and I'm anxious to hear how it sounds.

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Old 10-14-2009, 08:27 AM
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Woohoo, Kendall! Looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product and see it up close and personal. And just when I thought I had G.A.S. firmly in check.

BTW, is the scale length 24.9", nut width 1 3/4", and bridge string spacing 2 1/4"? My photographic memory is in fade mode.

Congratulations!

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Old 10-14-2009, 08:34 AM
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Kind of scary to see all those chisels in the background Nice!
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Old 10-14-2009, 04:52 PM
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25.4 Scale
1.75 Nut Width
2.25 String Spacing at saddle.

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Woohoo, Kendall! Looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product and see it up close and personal. And just when I thought I had G.A.S. firmly in check.

BTW, is the scale length 24.9", nut width 1 3/4", and bridge string spacing 2 1/4"? My photographic memory is in fade mode.

Congratulations!

Bill
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Old 10-14-2009, 04:53 PM
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Thanks everyone for the comments on the guitar. I am very excited.
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Old 11-06-2009, 11:39 AM
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This past week I stopped by and talked to Bill about the guitar. It's not finished yet but should be before the end of the month. I need to brag on Bill, the craftmanship of this guitar is awesome. He has really taken his time and the guitar is beautiful. I will post pictures as soon as I have it.
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:12 PM
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This past week I stopped by and talked to Bill about the guitar. It's not finished yet but should be before the end of the month. I need to brag on Bill, the craftmanship of this guitar is awesome. He has really taken his time and the guitar is beautiful. I will post pictures as soon as I have it.
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Which month?

Looking forward to seeing it myself. Hope sounds every bit as good as it looks.

Bill
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:25 PM
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Which month?

Looking forward to seeing it myself. Hope sounds every bit as good as it looks.

Bill
November or December! haha
I told him not to rush. I'm ok with what I have for now. I'm still going to pick up a CA GX for outside playing. Wood does crazy stuff in constant temp and weather changes....
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