my flying v

Guitar builder Kevin helping me assemble my Flying V.

Back in December 2020 I blogged about my first guitar building project – a Flying V. A couple of COVID-19 waves and two vaccines later, I finally started the build with help from my friend Kevin of The New Vintage Custom Guitars. We laid out the pieces and decided what more we need, like paint and upgraded parts. Next, Kevin said “work on the neck.” I now know what it means to crown, file, and polish frets. This is my first attempt, with guidance from the master. The green tape is to protect the fretboard. Next, I’m off to buy some upgrades, new electronics and material to make a new pickguard. Next, comes sanding on the opposite side of the neck.