Know what you mean about thinness around control cavity section and sounds like you have done as much as you can.
Know what you mean about thinness around control cavity section and sounds like you have done as much as you can.
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Problem solved now, primer coat applied for solid colour. Still going to look great (I hope) and will be finished in blue, just a change of plans on how to get there!
Last edited by cade711; 23-01-2017 at 08:17 AM.
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
Looking good so far, what solid-colour are you thinking of going with?
I kind of did both, I added to the heel and reshaped the Tenon and neck pocket to suit. Bit of a challenge if the neck is already set.Originally Posted by Simon Barden
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Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
I was initially intending an "ice" theme guitar since I'm doing a Flame theme bass. So aiming for something like this example SG with deep blue and silver finish.
I reshaped that lip behind the neck pocket so that it declines on a rounded gradient. I didn't add a wood filler as I'm thinking I would still like to finish the neck with clear rather than in solid colour. This could be a real pain as the neck came prefixed to the body. I've just masked off the neck while i spray the body for now, then I don't know whether to Tru-oil the neck clear or simply use the same clear spray finish I intended for the body?
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
That blue colour looks cool.
Nice work Cade, you're building a pretty nice SG
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I like that heel reshaping too! I may use that on my SG!
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Thanks guys, I was a bit restricted with the heel due to the neck being in place. I only have a long wood file/rasp (I'm limited to hand tools on my builds) which meant I couldn't easily reshape without constantly nicking the neck and also the horns. I did what I could manage and am happy with the result.
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