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I have been a Los Angeles City firefighter for 20 years. I work in the Glassell Park section of Los Angeles. In 1985-1986 I worked for Charvel/Jackson in Glendora, California. It was a great experience, regardless of it being just a $5.00 an hour job. I worked in the wood shop and did the inlaying and fretting. I did get to see Neal Schon, from Journey, in one of his videos use a guitar I worked on and fretted. That was over 23 years ago. I was watching MTV with my cousin when I saw the guitar. I said, "Jim, look, I made that guitar." "And how much did they pay you...?" he asked. "Five dollar an hour" I told him. "Five dollars?...that's it?" Then he changed the channel. Making only $5.00 per hour puts things into perspective. But it still was fun. Now, it's just simple tools and equipment. It ain't perfect, but it is fun.

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Headstock binding and inlay


Today I routed the edge for the headstock binding. I opted for the non-bearing bit and just made sure I went at a steady pace with no stopping. That's what burns the edges. I glued up the sides (after I shot the photo) but haven't done the top edge yet. Here's the inlay I had around my shop. It is a fake turquoise material. I thought it different from MOP. (Remember to route the edge before you glue the fingerboard, or you won't be able to reach the edge next to the nut. The router base won't fit).

posted by Mike Perez | 11:20 PM

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