As requested, I wish you luck.
The kit turned up this morning all bits there and accounted for, still need the bespoke bits to arrive from the US in the next couple of days
A wipe down with a wet rag showed very little if any glue residue on the quilt but a bit on the side under the neck pocket which will need attention
Now that is nice
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This is going to be one nice Tele Dave
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nice kit Dave, gold hardware on quilt will look tops. What stain colour you going - looks like a tobacco burst on your first post ?
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Because you dont want mediocre mediocrity...you need to shoot for top quality mediocrity. 😋😜Originally Posted by dave.king1
Thanks Andy I hope it goes according to plan, I will be taking plenty of time because " you can't rush mediocrity "
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Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Or you could simply aim for 'good' without putting much effort in.
Nice quilt pattern, Dave. It should look great at the end.
Almost looks good enough to go straight for the clear top coats and not bother with a stain.
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To Merle Haggard, or not to Merle Haggard. That is the question.
Thanks for the comments I am very pleased with it at the moment ( I haven't touched it yet)
And it will definitely be a Merle tribute guitar I have played so many of his songs over the last 40 or so years and enjoy the battle of coming to grips with the fabulous guitarists who have graced The Strangers ( Roy Nichols, Roy Buchanan & Redd Volkaert in particular ) Merle himself was a very talented picker but he was leaving it to the younguns at the end because the mind and the fingers didn't have it anymore.
@ Woks I am using Coolongatta Gold and Black Stump for the finish on DBs recommendation and I think I can do a fair job of it because I won't be rushing it, there is no need the current herd covers the sonic palate I need. Truth be known the only guitar I probably need is my 1976 Shergold Masquarader until I need Strat quack and a wiggle stick ( but a man can never have too many toys )
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