Tag Archives: Acoustic
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.
Doug Wilkes Martin Acoustic Neck Continued
Update from Doug on the Martin acoustic neck profile adjustment from last week.
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
Mark Bennett custom build
It’s all coming together now..!
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..
Doug Wilkes 24 string Lyre Harp update Jan 2014
It’s January 2014 and the 24 string lyre harp guitar is nearly finished. Check out what is left to be done before the customer gets a phone call to say it’s time to collect.
Doug Wilkes Workshop Jan 2014
Happy 2014 everyone. Take a look and see what Doug is working on in the workshop.
Doug Wilkes Lyre Harp November 2013
Doug shows us how he’s progressing with the 24 string Lyre Harp guitar. The guitar is not far off now, and you can see all the individual components, and the detailed structure inside, including Doug’s own acoustic truss rod system.
Doug Wilkes September 2013
Doug Wilkes give us an update on the edge binding for the 24 String Lyre Harp guitar and we touch on his current hair loss issues.
Doug finishes superb 24 String Lyre Harp Guitar
After 3 years, Doug has finally finished the 24 String Lyre Harp Guitar. This instrument features some very exotic woods, custom designed truss rod system and a very sophisticated pick up system. Project Video Lyre Harp Video 1 Lyre Harp … Continue reading