Category Archives: Doug Video

Doug Wilkes Workshop Update November 2016

In this workshop update visit, Doug talks about fitting the struts in Mark Bennett’s custom acoustic, his last walnut telecaster inspired guitar is finished and various nonsense as now expected.

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Bentley Walknut inspired Telecaster

Doug has finished a lovely Telecaster inspired custom guitar for Martin.  The top of the guitar features a beautiful Walnut veneer that was actually destined for the Bentley factory in nearby Crewe, Staffordshire, UK.  Martin just happens to own a … Continue reading

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Carl Tele Re-fret

Doug starts working on re-fretting Carl’s Tele inspired Wilkes guitar, shows us where he’s at with Mark Bennett’s acoustic and various other nonsense.

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Workshop update July 2016

Doug is working on a Gretsch, finishing the cello for Jane and Billy, the workshop manager, is trying to demolish the place with his cone.

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Dougs Workshop 6th June 2016

6th June 2016. Doug is dressed like a tramp as he is working on Mark Hargeaves bass. Also Billy the dog, a new pig and various rubbish..

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Doug Wilkes Martin Acoustic Neck Continued

Update from Doug on the Martin acoustic neck profile adjustment from last week.

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Doug Wilkes Quick Martin Acoustic Neck Adjustment Oct 2015

A mate of Doug’s calls in and asks him if he can adjust the neck a bit. Without question Doug grabs the rasp file and starts the job. The customer’s attention has been grabbed…. Job overseen by Billy, the workshop … Continue reading

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Doug Wilkes Workshop 19th May 2015

Another delayed update from Doug’s workshop.  This one features a 1930s Gibson L5 (or something like that) progress on the Bass Twin Neck and a visit from Kim Tink and her beast..

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Doug Wilkes Workshop 5th May 2015

Here Doug is one month after the workshop fire.

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Doug Wilkes Workshop Fire April 2015

Unfortunately, Doug had a serious fire in his workshop last week and will be out of action till the end of April getting it all fixed.  He’s a quick video to show the damage.  Also shows Doug’s ability to dust … Continue reading

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