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Build your own Guitar – ‘Secret’ Date – Mon 16 April
Apr 19th
Extra day for local builders…and Kevin
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- Kevin
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- Stevie
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- Ian
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- Moyra
‘Secret’ Dates
Most people on the course have to come and finish in one go – we get them from all over Europe and beyond so it is not possible to ‘pop’ back for workshop days here and there. We do however put on extra days for local builders as they are more flexible. Local builders have the option of coming one day a month and can choose from available ‘secret’ dates to complete their build. Contact us if you are interested whether you are local or not – Carol will be able to tell you which course will suit you, when these days are, or you can check availability of non ‘secret’ dates here.
Moyra
Moyra is making a cocobolo version of the Bailey Sweet P and came for a couple of hours to glue on her neck and bridge. You can see a photo gallery of her guitar being made here. Next time she will finish her guitar with a fret dress and set up – can’t wait! Got the next one planned yet Moyra?
Kevin
This was day four for Kevin who stayed on after the 3 days to get a bit further on his version of the Bailey Bootlegger. He has now finished bracing his soundboard and back plates and now only has to carve the braces and they are finished. Next time he comes he will bend the sides, then start assembling his body. If there is enough time he will also start work on the neck.
Ian
Ian already made his neck last time he came so this time it was to work on his body. The body has chambers and we will eventually cut an f-hole into the birds eye maple top. Apart from the f-hole he managed to get his body routed and cut out so one more day of woodwork and it should be ready for spraying.
Stevie
Stevie carved the heel on his neck and rough sanded the neck and body. His bass is now ready for us to spray. We still have to work out some kind of pickup system soon as he is nearly finished. This may not be straight forward as it is a 5 string archtop and there are few ‘off the shelf’ solutions out there. We will probably go for a custom job made by Kent Armstrong for the neck position but Stevie also would like a piezo bridge so I will see what is available and come up with some options for him.
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Bailey Guitars Featured Artists – Mark Wynn – Guitar Man Improvistion
Apr 9th
“Mark Bailey- He’s a Guitar Man” – Improvisation by Mark Wynn
Mark came and played at Acoustic Bliss, our open mike night in Ayr. We put him up for the night in Bailey World and in the morning I fixed the dodgy jack socket on his guitar- No not one of mine, if you are wondering…
I asked him to play a few tunes on my guitar and recorded him with my camera, but I have to say that I never expected this!
I am just glad the record button was pressed in to capture this fantastic piece of improvisation and thumb picking at the same time.
The song is about me which is pretty weird I know but I love it!
I’ll be uploading some more original tunes from the amazing Mark Wynn as soon as I am able, meanwhile if you think this is good head over to his website to hear more.
If you are interested in the guitars please visit the Bailey Website.
Enjoy!! (I did!)
New ‘Little Eye’ video with Euan Malloch playing his Bailey Acoustic
Mar 21st
Euan is playing his Bailey Bootlegger with his band ‘Little Eye‘.
I love these guys! They make it look easy don’t they…
From a guitarmakers point of view this is what is all about at the end of the day – my guitars are not the finished product, it’s the music.
Watch out for the close up of the headstock at the end – my favourite part:)
It’s a buzz to see one of my guitars in such a brilliant video – Thanks guys!
If you would like a Bailey Guitar of your very own contact us and we’ll build it for you.
Little Eye on Tenement TV
Dec 7th
Another great video from Little Eye
Watch Euan play his Bailey Bootlegger acoustic guitar on Tenement TV. These guys are busy and sure to be going places.
Excellent tunes…it’s always a buzz to see one of my guitars on screen- thanks guys! Find out more about Little Eye
Euan Malloch accompanies Alesha Dixon, playing a Bailey Bootlegger acoustic guitar.
Oct 10th
As you all know I am a great fan of women who are slightly bonkers (in a good way!)…this is a great performance by Alesha and she is welcome to our ‘open mike’ night anytime- As long as she brings Euan with her, so he can play his Bailey Bootlegger!
