Hi, I just received my first kit.. an es-5v, very impressed.
I am an acoustic guitarist mainly but I play a VI (six string short scale bass) in my band ( http://troikaband.com/ )))
I've built a few dodgy kitset gats in the past with mixed results, I'll take my time on this one..
What grades of sand paper(s) are generally recommended for prepping the wood for finishing??
I look forward to learning some new skills.
Cheers.
David.
Welcome Dave.
If you haven't already done so I highly recommend reading as many build diaries from the beginning pages to see what other forum members have done and encountered along the way.
That said, sandpaper grits used are typically 80, 120, 180, 240, 320 and once top coats have been done finer grade wet & dry grits from 1200, 1500 & 2000 would be the way to go.
Cheers, Waz
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[Simpsons characters/] Hi Dr Dave! [/Simpsons characters]
Welcome. Any VI player is a good bloke in my opinion!! Really interesting soundscapes you guys create in the band. Looking forward to following your build.
PS. You might be interested in my IV take on the VI in my sig below...
Completed Builds: #1 TL-1 "Telemaster" (GOTM Oct 2016); #2 The "Maplecaster" scratch build; #3 JB-4 "Bass IV" (co-winner GOTM Jan 2017); #4 ST-1M "Surfcaster" (GOTM Apr 2017), #5 JZA-1 "EC Deluxe"
In Progress:
Build #6 N1R "Semi-scratch" build
Build #7 JZA-1 Baritone
The Cavan Project
The Magnificent Compaņeros
Hey Dr Dave, Welcome to the forum. very cool kit, i look forward to your build diary.
Christchurch eh? I lived there for a year before the quake and I blame it for my lifelong addiction to fly fishing in the High Country and speights.
Build #1 - ST-1 - Completed
Build #2 - LP-1SS - Completed
Build #3 - TLA-1R - Completed
Build #4 - SGD-612 - Completed
Build #5 - ES-1G - Completed
Build #6 - STA-1HT | Completed
Build #7 - ST1JR - Completed
Current Build #8 - JBA-4
Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
Current Build #10 - PRS-1H
Current Build #11 - AGJR-1 - Completed
Current Build #12 - ATL-1SB
Current Build #13 - GST-1
Current Build #14 - FBM-1
Welcome Dave!
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Kia ora bro! Look forward to seeing your build progress
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Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Awesome, thank you everyone.
wazkelly, cheers for the grit tips, I've been thoroughly reading peoples build diary's, loads of inspiration.
Chuck, That IV looks amazing!! Another project I hace is converting a crappy 32" bass to a VI type of thing.
andrewdosborne, your ES-5v build dairy is the motivation for me buying the kit.
I'll start my build dairy next weekend, got real busy at work with some deadlines looming (I'm in an engineering trade & the recent earthquakes will keep me employed till I retire..).
I plan on upgrading the machineheads & bridge only at this stage. I'll upgrade the electronics once I get to know the guitar.
I get bits & bobs from here which is cheaper than getting parts from the states, they ship to Aus too.
http://www.guitarparts.co.nz/
Thank you.
welcome to the forum Dr Dave, look forward to your ES-5V build, others have had great results from this kit.
Lots of sanding but it's all worth it in the end
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Welcome Dr Dave
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
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