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  1. Thread: Notjack's EX1

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    So, i've started putting the finish on my EX, so...

    So, i've started putting the finish on my EX, so far so good apart from dropping the sanding block onto the body which left a nice dent. a bit of filler and 2 coats primer on the body luckily fixed...
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    i'm on 7 or 8 coats now as i made a bodge of the...

    i'm on 7 or 8 coats now as i made a bodge of the first couple. The 1st coat was a bit thin and didn't soak it enough. then the 2nd I sanded too much and took some of the colour off the body. after...
  3. Thread: Notjack's EX1

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    the plan for this is to spray it black and put...

    the plan for this is to spray it black and put some kind of motif on it, i may even try a hydrographic on the black base. So i'm not too fussed about the random grain directions.
  4. Thread: Notjack's EX1

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    Thanks for all the advice. i had a go at...

    Thanks for all the advice.

    i had a go at making the neck a better fit by using the E strings to align the neck with the body and then gluing some veneer in the gap. it seems to have done the trick...
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    Thanks Kick. it's taken maybe 20-25 hrs i'd...

    Thanks Kick.

    it's taken maybe 20-25 hrs i'd guess, most of which was sanding the grain filler off. that was a nightmare.
    The Tung oil i applied with a cloth and let dry i haven't polished it...
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    Electronics installed 1993119932 Neck...

    Electronics installed
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    Neck stained, oiled and set into body.
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    Almost finished with strings and setup in progress.
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    There are still a few things that need...
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    Next i grain filled the back and stained it with...

    Next i grain filled the back and stained it with 50/50 black/red ink and tungoil. you can't tell the colouring on this photo.
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    Copper tape was next on the list
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    Headstock cut and...
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    Notjack's LP-1SS

    After putting my first build on hold (ex-1) due to not knowing how to fix my neck issues, i've started work on my LP. This isn't so much of a progress diary but here's what i've done so far.

    Mock...
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    Thanks for the welcomes, I've finally got my...

    Thanks for the welcomes, I've finally got my build diary started here .
  10. Thread: Notjack's EX1

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    Notjack's EX1

    Finally got the ball rolling on my new hobby. Having never built a guitar or had any real woodworking experience I’m jumping in at the deep end. I bought 2 kits the EX1 and LP-1SS as I like the look...
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    Hi from stafford, england

    Hi all,

    I just thought I'd say hi and give a quick intro.
    I'm completely new to building guitars, woodworking, electronics and I can't even play the guitar. So why am I here? Basically, since...
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