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keloooe
03-02-2013, 11:56 PM
Hi all!
After a 3 day delay in the shipping, I received my very first kit on Friday, and after 2 days, I haven't stopped playing around with it and looking at what would suit this kit the best! So far, I am still yet to get my hands on the sandpaper and Wudtone, so basically I have been tossing up ideas in my head for the headstock...

Pics will be up sooner or later...

Cheers,
Callum

keloooe
06-02-2013, 03:40 AM
Just a little teaser for you guys...


http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/3gw93-image.jpg

MikeL
06-02-2013, 08:26 AM
Here's what it will look like

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4y8vq-3gw93-imageb.jpg

GlennGP
06-02-2013, 09:01 AM
Nice skills, Mike! Also excellent suggestion!

GGP

MikeL
06-02-2013, 09:03 AM
Lol, you replied just as i removed the suggestion, I though it read badly and its not my place to make suggestions on other builds, but since I can't make it all vanish now, Callum here's another option for your consideration

http://www.dark-castle.org.au/pitbull/c.jpg

keloooe
07-02-2013, 05:19 AM
Quote from MikeL on February 5, 2013, 18:03
Lol, you replied just as i removed the suggestion, I though it read badly and its not my place to make suggestions on other builds, but since I can't make it all vanish now, Callum here's another option for your consideration

http://www.dark-castle.org.au/pitbull/c.jpg
I'm sitting here wondering how the hell you made it look exactly like I was imagining it... The one with the slight curve looks more aesthetically pleasing, so I might use it!!!

keloooe
07-02-2013, 07:18 AM
Oh, and before I forget for the 2nd time, here's the Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/PitbullGuitarsLp1 so, like as if there's no tomorrow!!!!

wokkaboy
07-02-2013, 07:28 AM
Quote from keloooe on February 6, 2013, 14:19

Quote from MikeL on February 5, 2013, 18:03
Lol, you replied just as i removed the suggestion, I though it read badly and its not my place to make suggestions on other builds, but since I can't make it all vanish now, Callum here's another option for your consideration

http://www.dark-castle.org.au/pitbull/c.jpg
I'm sitting here wondering how the hell you made it look exactly like I was imagining it... The one with the slight curve looks more aesthetically pleasing, so I might use it!!!

Callum,
just an idea for the headstock, but you can make the scollops shallower if you prefer
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mj974-double-scollop-headstock.jpg

keloooe
07-02-2013, 07:34 AM
Quote from wokkaboy on February 6, 2013, 16:28

Quote from keloooe on February 6, 2013, 14:19

Quote from MikeL on February 5, 2013, 18:03
Lol, you replied just as i removed the suggestion, I though it read badly and its not my place to make suggestions on other builds, but since I can't make it all vanish now, Callum here's another option for your consideration

http://www.dark-castle.org.au/pitbull/c.jpg
I'm sitting here wondering how the hell you made it look exactly like I was imagining it... The one with the slight curve looks more aesthetically pleasing, so I might use it!!!

Callum,
just an idea for the headstock, but you can make the scollops shallower if you prefer
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mj974-double-scollop-headstock.jpg

Ahhh, now I can see what your talking about! Either that or Mike's suggestion with a notch down the middle... Mike, get photoshop ready!!!

adam
07-02-2013, 07:59 AM
Callum, this is the headstock on my Gretsch (yes, I know it needs a clean).

I think some adaption of this would work well on you LP-1S... maybe a bit shallower on the top.


http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/t9vf8-Greatsch-Headstock.jpg

keloooe
07-02-2013, 07:52 PM
Quote from adam on February 6, 2013, 16:59
Callum, this is the headstock on my Gretsch (yes, I know it needs a clean).

I think some adaption of this would work well on you LP-1S... maybe a bit shallower on the top.


http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/t9vf8-Greatsch-Headstock.jpg
So many designs for a small chunk of maple.... I'll take my template to school today and see what I can come up with...

keloooe
08-02-2013, 05:25 AM
Damn, DB told me that my idea for the finish won't work!!! Time for Plan B: Sunburst!!!

Gavin1393
08-02-2013, 06:39 AM
Hi Callum,

I think you could still possibly use the same two colours in the sunburst arrangement but check with DB. You might need to add a red or orange (special mix) as a third colour?

keloooe
08-02-2013, 07:21 AM
Quote from Gavin1393 on February 7, 2013, 15:39
Hi Callum,

I think you could still possibly use the same two colours in the sunburst arrangement but check with DB. You might need to add a red or orange (special mix) as a third colour?
But the Wudtone sunburst uses two colours, having two is enough for this kit to look sexy!

keloooe
14-02-2013, 10:27 PM
Hey guys, a mock fit for you all!!!

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/z55t2-image.jpg

keloooe
14-02-2013, 10:43 PM
And with the headstock, I couldn't fit a Gretsch shape into the design, so, I will use the double-scollop-thingy that wokka showed me... Credit to ya mate!!!

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4uhzb-image.jpg

Also, the finalised finish plan is done! It will be Dark Onyx and Goldenrod Sunburst, but I don't want it looking too much like my LP Junior, so I decided on doing the Goldenrod as the outer colour and Dark Onyx as the inner colour!!!

dingobass
15-02-2013, 09:42 AM
Quote from keloooe on February 14, 2013, 07:43
And with the headstock, I couldn't fit a Gretsch shape into the design, so, I will use the double-scollop-thingy that wokka showed me... Credit to ya mate!!!

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4uhzb-image.jpg

Also, the finalised finish plan is done! It will be Dark Onyx and Goldenrod Sunburst, but I don't want it looking too much like my LP Junior, so I decided on doing the Goldenrod as the outer colour and Dark Onyx as the inner colour!!!

Hmmmmm. a "reverse" sunburst... I like it!

The headstock design is close, but if I may suggest that you round the outside profile rather than having straight lines.
The LP is a beautiful roundy shaped thing and I am not so sure that straight lines belong...

keloooe
15-02-2013, 08:00 PM
Quote from dingobass on February 14, 2013, 18:42

Quote from keloooe on February 14, 2013, 07:43
And with the headstock, I couldn't fit a Gretsch shape into the design, so, I will use the double-scollop-thingy that wokka showed me... Credit to ya mate!!!

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4uhzb-image.jpg

Also, the finalised finish plan is done! It will be Dark Onyx and Goldenrod Sunburst, but I don't want it looking too much like my LP Junior, so I decided on doing the Goldenrod as the outer colour and Dark Onyx as the inner colour!!!

Hmmmmm. a "reverse" sunburst... I like it!

The headstock design is close, but if I may suggest that you round the outside profile rather than having straight lines.
The LP is a beautiful roundy shaped thing and I am not so sure that straight lines belong...
As I said before, so many designs for a little chunk of maple!!! Also, will the outer sunburst color also do the neck???

keloooe
20-02-2013, 01:14 AM
Let's see what Callum has conjured up today... The headstock now shall now not have those 45 degree cuts, but instead it will have a pair of curves... Now, what guitar does that sound like? Well, for people who know their guitar bodies, I'm basically cutting out the top of an SG on the headstock!!! Name: Mini-G!!!

Cheers,
Callum

Gavin1393
26-02-2013, 02:24 AM
Hey Callum

How's your build going.....?

keloooe
26-02-2013, 02:52 AM
Quote from Gavin1393 on February 25, 2013, 11:24
Hey Callum

How's your build going.....?
Let's just say, I have 1 hole drilled (my dad broke the bit!), and I am probably going to order the Colour Coded Sandpaper from The Sandpaper Man!

So, in short, VERY VERY SLOW!!!

Cheers,
Callum

keloooe
05-03-2013, 03:42 AM
Hey guys, just popping in to let everyone know that the build had been temporarily halted :( :x :?
I still need to get the sandpaper from CarbaTec along with drill bits, rags, and gloves from Bunnings...
Build shall resume as soon as I get my school work done and get the required materials.

Cheers,
Callum

EDIT: I also need to find someone who can cut the headstock... If I can't, then I will keep the shape as-is and cut it on my next LP...

keloooe
15-03-2013, 11:32 PM
Good news! 1800-DINGOBASS is happily sending me the Wudtone for the kit today, so pics will be up next week!!!

Cheers,
Callum

keloooe
23-03-2013, 11:04 PM
WE ARE BACK BOYS!!!! That is right everyone, I have finally received the Wudtone (DB is sending the rest today!)!!!
So, last night, I did some shielding (SO CLOSE BUT RAN OUT!!!), but its pretty much shielded. Sanding and drilling and maybe even some Wudtone-ing this week!!!

Cheers,
Callum (Pest)
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ik896-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5p5s6-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jwuce-image.jpg

stui
24-03-2013, 04:50 AM
Quote from keloooe on March 23, 2013, 08:04
WE ARE BACK BOYS!!!! That is right everyone, I have finally received the Wudtone (DB is sending the rest today!)!!!
So, last night, I did some shielding (SO CLOSE BUT RAN OUT!!!), but its pretty much shielded. Sanding and drilling and maybe even some Wudtone-ing this week!!!

Cheers,
Callum (Pest)
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ik896-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5p5s6-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jwuce-image.jpg
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know you shouldn't need to shield the back of your pick guard Callum. Maybe you could salvage some tape from it and complete the pickup cavities?

keloooe
24-03-2013, 04:53 AM
Here comes a bunch more cuts to the fingers... I might have been thinking of shielding a strat, DB should give me the answer!

Gavin1393
24-03-2013, 05:32 AM
Quote from stui on March 23, 2013, 13:50

Quote from keloooe on March 23, 2013, 08:04
WE ARE BACK BOYS!!!! That is right everyone, I have finally received the Wudtone (DB is sending the rest today!)!!!
So, last night, I did some shielding (SO CLOSE BUT RAN OUT!!!), but its pretty much shielded. Sanding and drilling and maybe even some Wudtone-ing this week!!!

Cheers,
Callum (Pest)
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ik896-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5p5s6-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jwuce-image.jpg
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know you shouldn't need to shield the back of your pick guard Callum. Maybe you could salvage some tape from it and complete the pickup cavities?

Hi Stui

Actually nothing wrong with what Callum has done with the pickguard. Those snap, crackle and pops caused by the static on the plastic pickguard can interfere with clean sound...So appreciate that many might think it isn't necessary but it can help.

Gav

keloooe
24-03-2013, 06:23 AM
Quote from Gavin1393 on March 23, 2013, 14:32

Quote from stui on March 23, 2013, 13:50

Quote from keloooe on March 23, 2013, 08:04
WE ARE BACK BOYS!!!! That is right everyone, I have finally received the Wudtone (DB is sending the rest today!)!!!
So, last night, I did some shielding (SO CLOSE BUT RAN OUT!!!), but its pretty much shielded. Sanding and drilling and maybe even some Wudtone-ing this week!!!

Cheers,
Callum (Pest)
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ik896-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5p5s6-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jwuce-image.jpg
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know you shouldn't need to shield the back of your pick guard Callum. Maybe you could salvage some tape from it and complete the pickup cavities?

Hi Stui

Actually nothing wrong with what Callum has done with the pickguard. Those snap, crackle and pops caused by the static on the plastic pickguard can interfere with clean sound...So appreciate that many might think it isn't necessary but it can help.

Gav
Sweet, less swearing under my breath and less blood!

stui
24-03-2013, 08:16 AM
Quote from Gavin1393 on March 23, 2013, 14:32

Hi Stui

Actually nothing wrong with what Callum has done with the pickguard. Those snap, crackle and pops caused by the static on the plastic pickguard can interfere with clean sound...So appreciate that many might think it isn't necessary but it can help.

Gav
Huh. Well, you learn something new every day :)

dingobass
24-03-2013, 10:35 AM
Hi all,
You gotta love the Pest's dedication to shielding.... this will be the quietest LP in history!

Gavin1393
24-03-2013, 01:22 PM
Quote from dingobass on March 23, 2013, 19:35
Hi all,
You gotta love the Pest's dedication to shielding.... this will be the quietest LP in history!


How little faith you have in the young man! I'm sure he will get those pick ups blaring at 11!! ;)

dingobass
24-03-2013, 01:29 PM
Quote from Gavin1393 on March 23, 2013, 22:22

Quote from dingobass on March 23, 2013, 19:35
Hi all,
You gotta love the Pest's dedication to shielding.... this will be the quietest LP in history!


How little faith you have in the young man! I'm sure he will get those pick ups blaring at 11!! ;)

I am sure he will, but when the amp stops blasting the Axe won't have any hums or buzzez!

keloooe
25-03-2013, 04:23 AM
Quote from dingobass on March 23, 2013, 19:35
Hi all,
You gotta love the Pest's dedication to shielding.... this will be the quietest LP in history!

At let it should be quieter than my strat copy and the Epi!!!

keloooe
25-03-2013, 04:32 AM
Today I did a fair amount of sanding and drilling, and I saw that there are some areas on the sides where glue has embedded itself into the wood, and sanding wont get it out... Ideas anyone??? I was thinking a tiny bit of metho???

Cheers,
Pest
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8g188-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20v9e-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/nqx0f-image.jpg

Gavin1393
25-03-2013, 04:59 AM
Quote from keloooe on March 24, 2013, 13:32
Today I did a fair amount of sanding and drilling, and I saw that there are some areas on the sides where glue has embedded itself into the wood, and sanding wont get it out... Ideas anyone??? I was thinking a tiny bit of metho???

Cheers,
Pest
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8g188-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20v9e-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/nqx0f-image.jpg

Nope, metho will at best just spread the glue.....

I used a wire brush....but you need to decide what method to use as you dont want to sand through the caps...hate that glue!

keloooe
25-03-2013, 05:02 AM
Quote from Gavin1393 on March 24, 2013, 13:59

Quote from keloooe on March 24, 2013, 13:32
Today I did a fair amount of sanding and drilling, and I saw that there are some areas on the sides where glue has embedded itself into the wood, and sanding wont get it out... Ideas anyone??? I was thinking a tiny bit of metho???

Cheers,
Pest
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8g188-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20v9e-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/nqx0f-image.jpg

Nope, metho will at best just spread the glue.....

I used a wire brush....but you need to decide what method to use as you dont want to sand through the caps...hate that glue!
Hmmm... I'll see what a very light steel wooling will do, before lightly rubbing it with a wire brush...

Any more ideas anyone???
EDIT: Gav, you mean a brush like this?
http://www.bunnings.com.au/OurRange/Search/wire%20brush/Wire-Brush-Uni-Pro-With-Metal-Scraper-Ff14838/1674032

Gavin1393
25-03-2013, 05:46 AM
No, it is a set of three brushes a liitle bigger than a tooth brush but only just.....will set you back about $3! It was the ONLY thing that helped me.
I tried sanding and ended up sanding right through the cap despite being incredibly careful. That's just how thin the cap is at the edges.
I tried metho, turpentine, acetone....(don't try acetone near plastic!) and all it did was spread the glue or perhaps seal the wood so it wouldnt take wudtone over a wider area....so that didnt work.
Tried scrapers, the very best that SMac can offer...it was helpful but had the same issue of sanding through the caps.
A cabinet maker, far more experience than I and a professional when it comes to wood suggested the wire brushes. These scratch the wood enough to allow the wudtone to penetrate and colour the wood rather than allowing the wood to become polished and continue to reject the stain.

Steel wool will only polish the wood and leave you back at square one.

dingobass
25-03-2013, 07:03 AM
Hey Pest :P

If the offending and offensive glue is on the sides, more elbow grease with the 180 grit paper will eventually remove it.

For any on the top, wot Gavin said...

dingobass
25-03-2013, 07:04 AM
Oh, and did I mention that you have done a superb job with the shielding.

Looks like a Pro with years of experience did it. Well done young man :D

keloooe
25-03-2013, 07:20 AM
Quote from dingobass on March 24, 2013, 16:04
Oh, and did I mention that you have done a superb job with the shielding.

Looks like a Pro with years of experience did it. Well done young man :D
Thanks bro!!!! It took me a total of 3 hours, maybe more during an evening and a morning, with a lot of cuts to my left fingers...
I'm happiest with the control cavity, the neatest of all... The pup routs need a little bit more, and the switch cavity and scratchplate need "The Copper Touch"

And Gavin, 2nd brush attempt: http://www.bunnings.com.au/OurRange/Search/3pce/Brush-Wire-Josco-3pce-Hand-Bhb3b/6114348

Gavin1393
25-03-2013, 09:30 AM
Quote from keloooe on March 24, 2013, 16:20

And Gavin, 2nd brush attempt: http://www.bunnings.com.au/OurRange/Search/3pce/Brush-Wire-Josco-3pce-Hand-Bhb3b/6114348

Callum, both the links don't seem to work, well, not on my ipad anyway.

So i have photographed my spare set for you!

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/z375e-image.jpg

keloooe
26-03-2013, 05:59 AM
Sweet! The 2nd one IS the correct one! Now, which one/s are the best to use???

Gavin1393
26-03-2013, 06:03 AM
Stop being a pest! :)
I used the two metal ones, the black one is plastic....

keloooe
26-03-2013, 06:28 AM
Don't worry Gav, I won "Pest of the Month" (see what I did there???) last month so it's kind of expected really! 8-)

dingobass
26-03-2013, 08:19 AM
Keep it up and you will get Pest of the Year..... :P

keloooe
26-03-2013, 08:21 AM
Most likely DB!!! :D

keloooe
31-03-2013, 02:22 AM
While I'm still trying to get rid of glue, I started applying Wudtone to the neck!!! The neck is still drying, ill do the front later...
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/lx5jh-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wjz5v-image.jpg

stui
31-03-2013, 03:11 AM
You should probably shape the headstock before you do any more with the Wudtone mate

keloooe
31-03-2013, 03:22 AM
Quote from stui on March 30, 2013, 12:11
You should probably shape the headstock before you do any more with the Wudtone mate
*sigh* I was hoping to have this one shaped, but the guys I approached said no, next LP will definitely have a shaped headstock!!!

stui
31-03-2013, 09:11 AM
I reckon you could do a decent enough job yourself with a little handsaw. Have faith in yourself!

dingobass
31-03-2013, 09:51 AM
Wot Stui said! Have a little faith in your abilities and just go for it!

One observation re your nice job on Wudtoneing, you will need to sand it off the neck heel otherwise the glue won't adhere :(

Just put the neck into the pocket and note how much will be exposed and then sand it back to bare wood. Go at it with some really rough ar#*d paper to create a good tooth....

keloooe
31-03-2013, 10:10 PM
What would be the easiest and cheapest way to hold the neck in place??? I'll see what I can do in terms of shaping

dingobass
31-03-2013, 10:32 PM
Hey Pest,

The easiest way for you to hold the neck would be to use your trusty clamp and a sturdy workbench.

Put some padding on the bench top ( not too thick, or the neck will move around) to protect the frets, then get hold of a fret saw and go for it!

The other alternative is to talk to one of the woodwork teachers at school, they should be willing to help you out... I hope!

keloooe
31-03-2013, 10:42 PM
Coping saws for $14, I should manage that sooner or later!!!

keloooe
01-04-2013, 08:05 AM
So, today I got to some sanding, got rid of some more glue, thanks to Gav's brush trick!!!

Have a great Easter everybody!!!

Gavin1393
01-04-2013, 11:35 AM
Quote from keloooe on March 31, 2013, 17:05
So, today I got to some sanding, got rid of some more glue, thanks to Gav's brush trick!!!

Have a great Easter everybody!!!

You see!!! And you had your doubts!

keloooe
02-04-2013, 01:32 AM
Yeah, but the cutaway is seriously hard... Short fast movements with the brush vertically is tricky...

keloooe
02-04-2013, 11:20 PM
So last night I did some more sanding (the cutaway is the tricky part!!!), and an idea struck me like lightning!!! If I sand the sides back a bit, and on the corners, it gives the appearance of binding with a bevel on the front, and a worn look on the sides!!!

If I do go ahead with the shaping, this will be tricky to get on the curves...
Personally, I think it looks great even with the stock headstock, but I'll probably shape it anyway!

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ef579-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1qs4x-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/592my-image.jpg

keloooe
04-04-2013, 03:30 AM
Hmmm... I really feel like giving the body a coating of Timbermate, glue still ain't cooperating...
Should I give it the old Timbermate coat???

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/f7jjl-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/asaqc-image.jpg

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 03:53 AM
[quote]Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 12:30
Hmmm... I really feel like giving the body a coating of Timbermate, glue still ain't cooperating...
Should I give it the old Timbermate coat???

at the 4D workshop myself and Popeye just keep asking the question "what would Dingo say" and I reckon he would say keep sanding and brushing the glue off bro !

I wouldn't use timbermate until you are sure you can match the colour. What colour are the cutaway and side going to be Pest ?

keloooe
04-04-2013, 03:55 AM
Sides / back are Goldenrod

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 03:59 AM
Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 12:55
Sides / back are Goldenrod

might be hard to match timbermate with goldenrod, so I'd keep sanding bro, hope you haven't got tennis elbow Cuz ! haha

keloooe
04-04-2013, 04:05 AM
Ok, ok, more sanding!!! I also got the shielding completed, I had the right amount for the switch (wasn't necessary but who cares?), looks pretty good to me!!!

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/k5856-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/t35r6-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4y7ts-image.jpg

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 04:13 AM
[quote]Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 13:05
Ok, ok, more sanding!!! I also got the shielding completed, I had the right amount for the switch (wasn't necessary but who cares?), looks pretty good to me!!!

yer shielding looks good Pest, there will be zero hum on this LP when turned up. Looks like you pre-drilled all the holes and made some adjustments to the pickup surround holes. I prefer to drill all these holes at the end once the neck is set/glued in then everything can fit in with the neck position, including your pick guard and pickup surrounds.

keloooe
04-04-2013, 04:15 AM
I fitted the pickguard with the neck lightly held down, and fitted the pups in line with it, and it all fits!!!!

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 04:28 AM
Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 13:15
I fitted the pickguard with the neck lightly held down, and fitted the pups in line with it, and it all fits!!!!

ok all good Pest, sure you thought of that. Give it a few years and we'll call you Dingo Junior ! haha

keloooe
04-04-2013, 04:30 AM
Nah, call me Dingopest!!! :P

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 04:32 AM
Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 13:30
Nah, call me Dingopest!!! :P

haha yer sure 1800 DB would agree with that
I'm going to leave the Pitbull home page open rest of the day - last chance to see the azure flying V as March GOTM !

keloooe
04-04-2013, 04:38 AM
Bookmark the GOTM page with wot Andy said about it!!!

Gavin1393
04-04-2013, 04:48 AM
Is a Dingo Pest just a fly?

keloooe
04-04-2013, 04:50 AM
Quote from Gavin1393 on April 3, 2013, 13:48
Is a Dingo Pest just a fly?
A fly that is covered in Wudtone :P

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 04:55 AM
Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 13:50

Quote from Gavin1393 on April 3, 2013, 13:48
Is a Dingo Pest just a fly?
A fly that is covered in Wudtone :P

even worse the fly sticks to Dingo's freshly applied wudtone and the wings stick to the guitar !

there would be some colourful language in the DB man cave ! ahha

keloooe
04-04-2013, 04:58 AM
Very colorful language indeed!!!

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 05:16 AM
Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 13:58
Very colorful language indeed!!!

haha yer, if DB had a swear jar he'd be able to afford all the new bass kits !

Gavin1393
04-04-2013, 05:44 AM
Quote from wokkaboy on April 3, 2013, 14:16

Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 13:58
Very colorful language indeed!!!

haha yer, if DB had a swear jar he'd be able to afford all the new bass kits !

...and that was just fitting out the controls on the '335'.....

But to avoid him having to go to church on Sunday to repent, I have sent him this....
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8mx7x-DSC_0022.jpg

keloooe
04-04-2013, 05:44 AM
Quote from wokkaboy on April 3, 2013, 14:16

Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 13:58
Very colorful language indeed!!!

haha yer, if DB had a swear jar he'd be able to afford all the new bass kits !
Or a new man cave!!!

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 05:51 AM
Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 14:44

Quote from wokkaboy on April 3, 2013, 14:16

Quote from keloooe on April 3, 2013, 13:58
Very colorful language indeed!!!

haha yer, if DB had a swear jar he'd be able to afford all the new bass kits !
Or a new man cave!!!

yes Gav can you please get a spare key cut for DB to use your deluxe man cave ?

Gavin1393
04-04-2013, 06:09 AM
Already gave him one set of keys several weeks ago to store all his finished works of art...funny thing, he hasn't taken me up on the generous offer.....

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 06:44 AM
Quote from Gavin1393 on April 3, 2013, 15:09
Already gave him one set of keys several weeks ago to store all his finished works of art...funny thing, he hasn't taken me up on the generous offer.....

haha yer, you missed the boat Gav, all DB's works of art are hanging on Adam's wall !

keloooe
04-04-2013, 07:04 AM
Quote from wokkaboy on April 3, 2013, 15:44

Quote from Gavin1393 on April 3, 2013, 15:09
Already gave him one set of keys several weeks ago to store all his finished works of art...funny thing, he hasn't taken me up on the generous offer.....

haha yer, you missed the boat Gav, all DB's works of art are hanging on Adam's wall !
If yer blue room gets full, send all G-Types here :P

wokkaboy
04-04-2013, 07:12 AM
If yer blue room gets full, send all G-Types here :P [/quote]

nice try there Pest, I'm running out of room fast in the blue room so am going to sell a couple of axes, haven't decided which ones yet

keloooe
04-04-2013, 07:45 AM
Hmmm... Lots of Strats means Strats on EBay maybe??? Chat with Popeye and see what will sell...

keloooe
16-04-2013, 06:31 AM
Hey guys, getting to some more sanding today, on the back, large(ish) dents keep appearing on the wood that don't want to be sanded out...
Glue is still persistent...

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bq40b-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/oa2v3-image.jpg

wokkaboy
16-04-2013, 06:57 AM
[quote]Quote from keloooe on April 15, 2013, 15:31
Hey guys, getting to some more sanding today, on the back, large(ish) dents keep appearing on the wood that don't want to be sanded out...
Glue is still persistent...

I reckon that glue is more persistent than Pest is at being a pest. You must be over sanding by now bro!

keloooe
16-04-2013, 07:41 AM
Haha yer, the sanding is really bugging me up, I was expecting to have some Wudtone on the body now, but sadly, that glie is preventing me...

wokkaboy
16-04-2013, 07:48 AM
Quote from keloooe on April 15, 2013, 16:41
Haha yer, the sanding is really bugging me up, I was expecting to have some Wudtone on the body now, but sadly, that glie is preventing me...

just hang in there bro, you just have to keep persisting, you will beat this damn glue soon !

keloooe
16-04-2013, 08:39 AM
*sigh* eventually, probably not this century though (5 generations of Pests!)!!!

dingobass
16-04-2013, 08:45 AM
OH GOD NO! One Pest is more than enough! :D

keloooe
16-04-2013, 08:46 AM
OH GOD YES!!! :D

Brendan
07-05-2013, 03:15 PM
Pest - how goes the LP-1? Haven't seen an update for a while...

keloooe
07-05-2013, 08:58 PM
Well, the others would know that I'm in Advanced mathematics at school, which means i do Year 10 maths instead of Year 9 maths, so I'm a little bogged atm, i have done a bit of work though, picture will be up later!

Brendan
07-05-2013, 11:04 PM
No worries - just interested in how its all turning out - keep up the studies - they'll set you up for a lifetime of lutherie!!

keloooe
14-05-2013, 12:08 AM
Hey guys, time to make a decision!

I haven't done much with the kit in the last month, and I want to get it done fairly soon, as the time fo me to build my next kit (StratoPester, I have some pretty neat ideas that I have up my sleeve, DB and Wokka know!!!!), and I don't want to have the LP falling behind, so i've decided to do a test. I will apply just a little bit of Goldenrod to the glue area and see what happens compared to the side of the neck joint. If it doesn't look good enough, then I'll try 'dabbing' the GR to see what happens then

Brendan
14-05-2013, 01:18 AM
Fingers crossed for you - good luck!

keloooe
14-05-2013, 01:25 AM
The cutaway is where the glue is, it isn't the most interesting area of the guitar, so if there's a bit of darkness underneath the GR it might make it look a bit worn and faded maybe???

Brendan
14-05-2013, 01:31 AM
I think the term you are looking for is custom, unique or natural. No one will even know its there (apart from you).

Sounds like a real pain...

keloooe
14-05-2013, 03:25 AM
Quote from Brendan on May 13, 2013, 10:31
I think the term you are looking for is custom, unique or natural. No one will even know its there (apart from you).

Sounds like a real pain...

Yeah, it's a bit of a pain. About the uniqueness, wait until you see the finish!!! It will blow you guys away, it's my take on a Vintage Sunburst finish!!!!

AJ
14-05-2013, 06:58 AM
looking forward to seeing the progress :)

keloooe
15-05-2013, 07:37 AM
Guys, WE ARE IN BUSINESS!!!
Went out into the garage today, got a coat done, it looks like a 'bleed' effect going on in some places, but it looks pretty damn cool to me!!! Here's some epic pics (sorry for the light, my garage light ain't that good!)

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3k3f5-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8w3ni-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/b7fw3-image.jpg

keloooe
15-05-2013, 07:38 AM
Couple more pics, can't wait to see how it looks tomorrow!!!

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2rbbc-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/qai70-image.jpg

AJ
15-05-2013, 09:11 AM
Should come up nice there

Brendan
15-05-2013, 09:23 AM
Must be very exciting!

Gavin1393
15-05-2013, 10:04 AM
Hey Pest, heard there was a flood of money on you finishing the guitar from 500-1, to 499-1!

dingobass
15-05-2013, 10:19 AM
At last, some colour appeareth on the Axe! will be following progress with interest.

keloooe
15-05-2013, 09:10 PM
Alright, so I went into the garage this morning and I saw that the cap is showing up a bit through the Dark Onyx :D !!!

But there are a few areas where it needs some touching up i.e. I might have been a bit too hard in some places, but I can see the blue tint coming up now, which I actually like!

I did the burst by using a bit of residual Dark Onyx in the lid after I gave it a little clean with the turps, and poured in the Goldenrod, which looks better than before!!!


I will start working on the sides today, then the back tomorrow!!!

EDIT: The DO looks like it should now, it's now blue-black, it looked like BMW last night!!!

keloooe
16-05-2013, 12:37 AM
Quote from Brendan on May 14, 2013, 18:23
Must be very exciting!
Yep!!! Very exciting even though there is a fair amount of light and dark patches, i will go back to the top after the sides and back are finished!


Quote from Gavin1393 on May 14, 2013, 19:04
Hey Pest, heard there was a flood of money on you finishing the guitar from 500-1, to 499-1!
Yeah, I know!!! The odds will get better in my favor as i apply more Wudtone!


Quote from dingobass on May 14, 2013, 19:19
At last, some colour appeareth on the Axe! will be following progress with interest.
IT BREATHES LIFE INTO THE WAX AND OIL BASED GUITAR FINISH!!!!

keloooe
16-05-2013, 09:10 PM
Got a coat done on the back and sides last night, I did the Dark Onyx first, so when I cleaned it with the turps, there was a bit left, and that made the Goldenrod look rich in gold, which to me looked so much better than the GR itself!!! I accidentally forgot to steel wool the coat on the top to make the GR darker, so it now looks like I spilled something on it, I will probably fix it up today, pics up this arvo!!!

keloooe
19-05-2013, 01:42 AM
Here's some pics after I let the first coat cure for 2-3 days!!!!

Here's the back, the patches look worse than they really are, they look like a faded finish in the flesh, faded/vintage/aged is now what I'm going for!!!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/f534y-Photo-1.jpg

Glue spot??? What glue spot????
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5aya8-Photo-3.jpg

There's a bit of discolouration on the top, I'll do some touching up soon...
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/02ylt-Photo-4.jpg

keloooe
19-05-2013, 01:51 AM
More pics, YAY!!!

Here's the headstock with the template
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/055p2-Photo-2.jpg

Look at that burst!!!!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/r3m63-Photo-5.jpg

adam
19-05-2013, 01:59 AM
Callum, I do like that you've gone for the colours of the West Coast Eagles, makes your guitar a winner before it's even finished. I also love that you've gone for something really different, individual and personal. I have to say it does look a bit messy, but I'm sure you can clean it up as you apply (and sand back) more coats.

keloooe
19-05-2013, 02:03 AM
NO!!!! WCE ARE LOSERS!!!! I'm a North Melbs. supporter... Stupid Nic Nat had to take a mark...

Anyways, yeah, the finish is something that I wanted to see on a Les Paul, the messiness is cause it's my first burst and my first time applying Wudtone, but it's looking good already!

adam
19-05-2013, 02:07 AM
Ouch, that must hurt, you probably don't want to see this then.

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/05/17/1226645/692589-nic-naitanui.jpg

keloooe
19-05-2013, 02:09 AM
Adam, seriously???????

Majak Daw up against Nic Nat, Magic Door (hehe...) wins!!!!
Please, let's hope DB aint a WCE supporter, I don't want only Wok as a friend :)

dingobass
19-05-2013, 09:09 AM
It even worse than being an Eagles supporter.... GO COLLYWOBBLES!

adam
19-05-2013, 01:21 PM
Quote from keloooe on May 18, 2013, 11:09
Adam, seriously???????

Majak Daw up against Nic Nat, Magic Door (hehe...) wins!!!!
Please, let's hope DB aint a WCE supporter, I don't want only Wok as a friend :)

That first Majak vs Nic Nat ruck contest was sensational. What a player Majak is. I hear Nic's Eagles team mates gave him heaps for losing that first ruck duel.

keloooe
20-05-2013, 12:25 AM
Quote from dingobass on May 18, 2013, 18:09
It even worse than being an Eagles supporter.... GO COLLYWOBBLES!
Aw DB, really?!?!?!?!? *sigh* at least ya haven't tried to build a black and white bass....


Quote from adam on May 18, 2013, 22:21
That first Majak vs Nic Nat ruck contest was sensational. What a player Majak is. I hear Nic's Eagles team mates gave him heaps for losing that first ruck duel.
Yeah, Daw is going to be a massive advantage to us, apparently he is the strongest player in the AFL....

WeirdBits
20-05-2013, 02:12 AM
The blue is really showing in the Dark Onyx at the moment, it'll be interesting to see how it changes over the next few coats. Light/dark colour bursts are challenging to do with Wudtone, as I've found, and it takes a few coats and a lot of patience to really get the blending/transition to start to work. But, it's going to look great when you've finished it, and the reverse 'burst will definitely set it apart from everything else.

Not sure if your doing this, but one trick I've learned is that it is essential to use a different glove for each colour, otherwise you risk cross-contamination where you don't want it. At the start of each coat I lay out 3 gloves: one for my left hand which is just used to steady the body and not touch any Wudtone (unless absolutely necessary), and one glove for each colour for my right hand. Then, any time I switch between colours I also switch between gloves. It's a pain to do, and means using three gloves for each coat, but it saves pulling your hair out at the end when you realise you've left a black gloved thumbprint on your Goldenrod.

keloooe
20-05-2013, 02:19 AM
Yes Scott, I do use a new glove for each coat, the Dark Onyx patches were there from the towel and from when someone had to move it to get to the freezer, which is my Wudtone-area!

WeirdBits
20-05-2013, 02:24 AM
Tell them frozen goods are secondary, the finish is what's important!

keloooe
20-05-2013, 02:53 AM
haha, I should get a sign similar to DB's Tool Rule, but made for the LP while it cures!!!!
I think that the patches of Dark Onyx on the Goldenrod makes the finish even more unique than I planned, which to me, is awesome!

Brendan
20-05-2013, 04:18 AM
Quote from keloooe on May 19, 2013, 09:25
Aw DB, really?!?!?!?!? *sigh* at least ya haven't tried to build a black and white bass....


Maybe I should show my true colours and go for a black pickguard for the p-bass - then again, after Friday's effort I might not... :?

dingobass
20-05-2013, 08:26 AM
[/quote]Aw DB, really?!?!?!?!? *sigh* at least ya haven't tried to build a black and white bass....[quote]

Funny you should mention that, I was thinking of a J Bass with a Vintage white top and BMW sides and back, with a Magpie Mother of Pearl inlay in the fretboard....

Could sell that to Eddie for a bucket of cash :D

keloooe
20-05-2013, 08:34 AM
I should do a blue and white Tele, to
a) Get a North Melbourne guitar and
b) Have a Tele without Adam stealing it!!!! Now, is there a way to dye MOP??? Or is there a way to dye the fretboard in a certain shape?? :P

dingobass
20-05-2013, 09:01 AM
Quote from keloooe on May 19, 2013, 17:34
I should do a blue and white Tele, to
a) Get a North Melbourne guitar and
b) Have a Tele without Adam stealing it!!!! Now, is there a way to dye MOP??? Or is there a way to dye the fretboard in a certain shape?? :P

Sure is, Blue and White Guitars should be dyed with petrol and set on fire :D

Gavin1393
20-05-2013, 01:03 PM
I'll go get the matches.....

keloooe
20-05-2013, 09:06 PM
Nah, do it to the Collingwood bass, saves money on the MOP!!! :D :D :D :D: :D:D:D:D:

stui
20-05-2013, 10:20 PM
Quote from dingobass on May 18, 2013, 18:09
It even worse than being an Eagles supporter.... GO COLLYWOBBLES!
I knew there was something I liked about you DB!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/yx25x-image.jpg

keloooe
21-05-2013, 08:27 AM
*sigh* more threads are being hijacked everyday....
Anyways, I can see that the flame in the cap is finally showing through, so I will throw another coat on it either tomorrow night or Wednesday night, then wait 24 hours before doing the back!!!

glenno3228
21-05-2013, 08:45 AM
Some teams have a habit of celebrating their season in May.

I'm just saying. ;)

stui
21-05-2013, 11:44 AM
Quote from glenno3228 on May 20, 2013, 17:45
Some teams have a habit of celebrating their season in May.

I'm just saying. ;)
Mostly teams like Essendon, who seem to peak at this time of year. Luckily the pies have been very consistent in making September action :)

keloooe
21-05-2013, 09:14 PM
We are actually starting to win, so who knows, we could be in the top 4 this season (although the chances are low :P )

wokkaboy
22-05-2013, 04:20 AM
Quote from keloooe on May 21, 2013, 06:14
We are actually starting to win, so who knows, we could be in the top 4 this season (although the chances are low :P )

with any luck Pest my team will be in the top 4 after thrashing the Demons on Sunday

go the MIGHTY DOCKERS !

keloooe
22-05-2013, 06:57 AM
I got another coat on the top about 3 minutes ago, the black part disappeared pretty damn fast, I might have missed some spots, I'll check tomorrow morning

wokkaboy
22-05-2013, 07:22 AM
Quote from keloooe on May 21, 2013, 15:57
I got another coat on the top about 3 minutes ago, the black part disappeared pretty damn fast, I might have missed some spots, I'll check tomorrow morning

post us a photo Pest, not sure what you mean black part disappeared ?

Did you apply both golden rod and dark onyx on the top ?

keloooe
22-05-2013, 07:40 AM
sorry about that, I meant that the black that you see when the DO is first applied seemed to fade away quicky, the DO still retains the black part of it, it looked like it had completely soaked in after I bursted the top!!!
Yes, I did apply both colours to the top!!

EDIT: DB, want to know how I am bursting the LP??? I can even add in how I did the darker Goldenrod?!?!?!

wokkaboy
22-05-2013, 07:48 AM
oh ok Pest, yes wudtone takes little time to soak in

look forward to an update photo when the light is sufficient in the morning

and DB if I knew you were a Collingwood fan I would have given you a hard time about Freo beating them 2 rounds ago !

Gavin1393
22-05-2013, 11:12 AM
...as would I Wokka, any team that beats Collingwood!

stui
22-05-2013, 11:59 AM
Quote from Gavin1393 on May 21, 2013, 20:12
...as would I Wokka, any team that beats Collingwood!
You're all jealous of the powerhouse that is Collingwood Football Club.


Roar.

Brendan
22-05-2013, 01:16 PM
So the Anzac day match was obviously an aberration?

keloooe
22-05-2013, 09:19 PM
So, after letting the coat cure a bit overnight, there is a massive amount of cleanliness in the Dark Onyx!!!! There is still some work to do on it, but it is looking awesome!!!

Now, in the third pic, there is some Goldenrod on top of the Dark Onyx, will a rub of steel wool do the trick???

http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wlvst-Photo-1.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4zw9h-Photo-2.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1j56h-Photo-3.jpg

Brendan
22-05-2013, 10:51 PM
Gut feeling - if it was to take the GR, it would also take the DO... Maybe sand lightly and replace with some more DO? Like the concept though - with a bit of gloss it will be hot!

wokkaboy
22-05-2013, 11:54 PM
Quote from keloooe on May 22, 2013, 06:19
So, after letting the coat cure a bit overnight, there is a massive amount of cleanliness in the Dark Onyx!!!! There is still some work to do on it, but it is looking awesome!!!

Now, in the third pic, there is some Goldenrod on top of the Dark Onyx, will a rub of steel wool do the trick???

Pest I think you have to sand back the edge of the dark onyx so you get a smoother edge and so more golden rod will be visible, the blend width looks too narrow, so I'd sand back part of the dark onyx edge so it lightens up then you will get a smoother blend of the GR/DO.
You have chosen 2 colours which are near the opposite of the colour spectrum which makes it harder to get a smooth blend, so you have thrown yourself in the deep end bro.

Looks like you have applied the DO in a circular fashion on the edges. You should be wiping the rag parallel to the edge of the body to get a smooth edge.

Try some 400 or 600 paper then finish the sanding with steel wool, but be careful to only sand the edge of the DO and the thin blend line and no need to sand any of the pure GR on the edge. Hope this makes sense, good luck cuz !

stui
22-05-2013, 11:57 PM
Quote from Brendan on May 21, 2013, 22:16
So the Anzac day match was obviously an aberration?
If you look at the recent history between the two sides, I would say yes.

Also, peptides. (Waits for angry response from Essendon supporters)

Edit: those photos make me think you secretly go for West Coast Callum. Boooooo!!!

AJ
23-05-2013, 01:09 AM
How do u think a plain blue with a white CCF in the mid section...lol (not that I follow the footy)

keloooe
23-05-2013, 01:17 AM
haha AJ, the female half of my family are Carlton supporters as well, the Nth Melbs and Carlton matches are always fun to watch!!!

Brendan
23-05-2013, 05:00 AM
Quote from stui on May 22, 2013, 08:57

Also, peptides. (Waits for angry response from Essendon supporters)



Just because our dealer is better than yours... ;)

keloooe
23-05-2013, 05:36 AM
Quote from stui on May 22, 2013, 08:57
those photos make me think you secretly go for West Coast Callum. Boooooo!!!
No way, as if i would move over to the West side!!!

Brendan
23-05-2013, 01:38 PM
Hey, there's more than one ex Victorian over here and we don't drop our allegances (unless it's to pick up another struggling team e.g., Warriors :-().

keloooe
23-05-2013, 08:56 PM
Ok Brendan, I forgive you :P
did you move over because of the Melbs weather???

dingobass
23-05-2013, 09:54 PM
What weather? Every time I have been to Melbs it has been raining and damned cold..... Even in summer.....
Does the sun ever come out in Melbs? :)

Gavin1393
23-05-2013, 10:38 PM
Quote from dingobass on May 23, 2013, 06:54
What weather? Every time I have been to Melbs it has been raining and damned cold..... Even in summer.....
Does the sun ever come out in Melbs? :)

No, with the problems with the motor industry, the smelter and such, I think their sun has been switched off to save on electricity?

Brendan
23-05-2013, 10:57 PM
Quote from dingobass on May 23, 2013, 06:54
What weather? Every time I have been to Melbs it has been raining and damned cold..... Even in summer.....
Does the sun ever come out in Melbs? :)

Only long enough to convince you to leave your wet weather gear at home so that it can dump on you later :) .

Pest - I'm an Army brat, so Mum & Dad moved around a bit... and I ended up seeing the light and laying down roots in the Wild West. :P

stui
23-05-2013, 11:33 PM
Quote from Gavin1393 on May 23, 2013, 07:38

Quote from dingobass on May 23, 2013, 06:54
What weather? Every time I have been to Melbs it has been raining and damned cold..... Even in summer.....
Does the sun ever come out in Melbs? :)

No, with the problems with the motor industry, the smelter and such, I think their sun has been switched off to save on electricity?
Our last summer/autumn would go against your hypothesis. Was a stinker. My front garden is filled with succulents which are supposedly drought/heat wave proof, and half of them died :(

keloooe
24-05-2013, 04:25 AM
Haha, my thread got hijacked again :P

wokkaboy
24-05-2013, 04:27 AM
Quote from keloooe on May 23, 2013, 13:25
Haha, my thread got hijacked again :P

it sure has Pest, at least you will hold the most amount of thread pages 16 and counting. There's more talk about AFL and Melbourne weather than the LP !

keloooe
24-05-2013, 04:34 AM
haha yer, the weather was great today though for cross-country, the terrain was my downfall...
42nd out of 47 runners lol

wokkaboy
24-05-2013, 04:43 AM
Quote from keloooe on May 23, 2013, 13:34
haha yer, the weather was great today though for cross-country, the terrain was my downfall...
42nd out of 47 runners lol
dont judge your run on your placing Pest, maybe the school has a high standard, what was your run time, did you improve from last time ? only 10 sleeps till the Albert lake MS run bro !

keloooe
24-05-2013, 05:05 AM
it was hard because it was district, so there were like 4 schools there, but I survived!
my time was 15 minutes (+17 seconds :P ) so i was happy with that, my ankles are still killing me!!!!
The other schools are high in sports, so there was little hope for any of us!!

Gavin1393
24-05-2013, 05:53 AM
Inability to win? Cheat! haha

keloooe
24-05-2013, 05:57 AM
haha, if only there was a way to cheat it without getting lost in the bush!!!

AJ
24-05-2013, 11:52 AM
Quote from keloooe on May 23, 2013, 14:57
haha, if only there was a way to cheat it without getting lost in the bush!!!

hand held GPS?

keloooe
24-05-2013, 09:12 PM
haha, yer, I should have had one with me!!!
Wow.... Over 2000 views on this thread and 17 pages, good thing there's Wudtone on the LP!!!

wokkaboy
25-05-2013, 12:29 AM
Quote from keloooe on May 24, 2013, 06:12
haha, yer, I should have had one with me!!!
Wow.... Over 2000 views on this thread and 17 pages, good thing there's Wudtone on the LP!!!

yer with 17 pages Pest and if you had no wudtone on the LP I reckon DB would personally fly over and apply the 1st few coats even in winter Melbourne weather !!

keloooe
25-05-2013, 12:32 AM
haha yer, that was a massive possibility!!!

keloooe
29-05-2013, 10:44 PM
Hmmm.... Checked the back today, and I forgot to burst the butt end of the body, so there's an area where you can see a lighter patch of Dark Onyx there, and I accidentally went out too far on the butt end adn now that part has to be sanded back a bit...
I will manage it though, I'm planning on doing the base coat for the Dark Onyx next!!!

keloooe
03-06-2013, 04:17 AM
Hey guys, I got the third (and hopefully the last!) coat on the top!!!!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/25vdu-image.jpg

keloooe
04-06-2013, 12:36 AM
I am getting pretty excited now, I'm getting closer and closer to the finish line, most likely a contender for GOTM July!!!!

AJ
04-06-2013, 01:51 AM
nice going there !

keloooe
07-06-2013, 01:28 AM
Did the silver highlights last night, they didn't really like being wiped away, but hopefully I can clean it up a bit tonight!!!!

I'll do the first top coat probably tomorrow night or Saturday night, I'm almost done!!!!

wokkaboy
07-06-2013, 02:11 AM
well done Pest, you may need to steel wool some areas where the highlights build up before the top coat.
Take your time with the top coats and wait at least 48 hours between coats. More thin coats are better than less thicker coats so don't go overboard with the top gloss.
Then its glue the neck and wiring !
The LP/SG are probably the 2nd hardest kit to wire up there's over 20 solder joins, and don't forget the earth wire before you knock in the tailpiece post !

Gavin1393
07-06-2013, 02:29 AM
Pest, what did you mean by "wiped away"....

You know you only apply highlights across the grain and you never wipe with the grain when applying highlights?

keloooe
07-06-2013, 02:34 AM
i wiped the excess away by going across the grain, like DB did in the video!

Gavin1393
07-06-2013, 02:37 AM
Quote from keloooe on June 6, 2013, 11:34
i wiped the excess away by going across the grain, like DB did in the video!

Pest, I'm wondering if your highlights had gotten a bit too old? Was the material the highlights were in very liquid or was it more dense/rubbery? My highlights don't seem to maintain much beyond 2-3 months....

keloooe
07-06-2013, 02:42 AM
It was about to go rubbery, it has been about 2 months since I got them.... DB, can ya send me some more silver highlights?? Also DB, check your email!!!

Gavin1393
07-06-2013, 03:09 AM
Quote from keloooe on June 6, 2013, 11:42
It was about to go rubbery, it has been about 2 months since I got them.... DB, can ya send me some more silver highlights?? Also DB, check your email!!!

It has gone off, definitely! That's why it hasn't applied properly!

keloooe
07-06-2013, 03:11 AM
DAMN IT!!! Looks like the build is delayed by about a week, also, how will the top coat be after 2 months????

Gavin1393
07-06-2013, 03:14 AM
Top coat seems to last a bit longer than 2 months so should be alright. You really needed to have kept these in the fridge while you were waiting to use them. Put the top coat in the fridge ASAP to ensure it lasts the next month or two.

dingobass
07-06-2013, 03:27 AM
Top coat should be fine as long as you haven’t opened the bottle yet...

Guess I will have to send the Pest some more silver.....

keloooe
07-06-2013, 04:01 AM
and some more gloves DB!!!! I have 5 left, can i please have about 2 dozen more gloves???

wokkaboy
07-06-2013, 04:07 AM
Quote from keloooe on June 6, 2013, 13:01
and some more gloves DB!!!! I have 5 left, can i please have about 2 dozen more gloves???

nice work Pest, you must go through the gloves, I coat about 3 axes with 1 glove !

so Pest you are 10 posts ahead of Gav and only 102 short of 1000 posts Pest !

who will be the 1st forum member to reach a grand ?

Gavin1393
07-06-2013, 04:22 AM
Quote from keloooe on June 6, 2013, 13:01
and some more gloves DB!!!! I have 5 left, can i please have about 2 dozen more gloves???

Are you eating them?

keloooe
07-06-2013, 05:04 AM
Yes Gav, I am eating them lol!!!
Nah, but I am tearing through them, because I can only do the top separately because I don't currently have a way to hang the body, so it's 1 glove per colour, then another glove for the blending, which means that each coat takes 6 gloves :P
Are the StewMac gloves okay for Wudtone application???

wokkaboy
07-06-2013, 05:10 AM
Quote from keloooe on June 6, 2013, 14:04
Yes Gav, I am eating them lol!!!
Nah, but I am tearing through them, because I can only do the top separately because I don't currently have a way to hang the body, so it's 1 glove per colour, then another glove for the blending, which means that each coat takes 6 gloves :P
Are the StewMac gloves okay for Wudtone application???

sure the Stewmac gloves should be ok Pest for wudtoning, as long as they are thick enough to stop any wudtone coming through the glove

My first experience with wudtone I used cheap Ansell gloves from the supermarket and they were rubbish - broke too easily

brett40
07-06-2013, 06:29 AM
callum you can buy nitrille gloves from repco or supercheap. mechanic grade very thick, never have a problem with them

Brendan
07-06-2013, 10:21 AM
Pest - went the other way with mine - no where I could be confident of hanging the bass body from, so I've inverted it and am now clamping it to a dirty great piece of rubbish wood I've got around to make sure it doesn't fall over. You may be able to see it in a couple of photos.

keloooe
15-06-2013, 06:20 AM
Hey guys, got some more highlights (Cheers DB!), I'll remove the coat of it tonight and do it again!!!! Can I remove the highlights without removing any colour coats???

dingobass
15-06-2013, 08:32 AM
Just give the body a rub with your steel wool and go in with the highlights again Pest :)

keloooe
15-06-2013, 09:22 AM
Okie Dokie DB, will do tomorrow then (i hope)!!!

dingobass
15-06-2013, 01:09 PM
I forgot to mention that you can tidy up the burst effect with steel wool as well.
by careful rubbing you can get a very nice feathered edge on the transition of the outer to inner colour.

keloooe
15-06-2013, 01:18 PM
Sweet, will do that on the treble side (mostly) of the burst!!!!

keloooe
20-06-2013, 05:20 AM
Hey guys, I just got back from the garage, and now the highlights are applied!!! Now it's time to wait until Friday night, then I can start the top coats!!!!

EDIT: If the top coat doesn't go off, I'll finish this kit with a noice shine to it just before the 20th of July, plenty of time for the neck to settle and for me to get some demos done!!!

wokkaboy
20-06-2013, 05:54 AM
where's the photos Pest with the highlights bro, should be just enough light in sunny Melbourne ?

keloooe
20-06-2013, 05:56 AM
Nah, i'm letting it dry right now!! Pics up tomorrow though!!!

wokkaboy
20-06-2013, 06:22 AM
no worries Pest, hope the new highlights look good, so it was gold highlights you applied ?

keloooe
20-06-2013, 06:57 AM
No, it was silver! Gold highlights are planned for the StratoPester though!!

wokkaboy
20-06-2013, 07:22 AM
no worries Pest, after I sent my message I thought you would barely see gold highlights on golden rod so silver would be my choice too.
What colour is the stratopester going to be ?

I should have my hands on aramanthine in about an hour !

wokkaboy
20-06-2013, 07:37 AM
one other thing Pest, guess who's playing footy Sunday arvo - Freo and Roos - should be a good game, Good news I checked in Melbourne it's televised 3-6pm Sunday channel 7

keloooe
20-06-2013, 10:44 AM
Yes, i realized that game as well today..... The StratoPester is going to be a deep, rich red with Silver highlights mixed with the base coat, and gold highlights in the grain, and the neck will be vintage amber!!!!! The StratoPester is costing nearly $400 though, and I get anywhere between $20-$40/month, so that's at least a year from now to get it done, I wonder if Sky Music will employ me.... so I might do a pup winder instead!!!

Gavin1393
21-06-2013, 10:26 PM
Hey Pest! Congrats on the 1000 post milestone! Awesome contribution and dedication to the forum and being the welcoming committee!

keloooe
21-06-2013, 11:34 PM
Thanks Gavin, yes, I have made a massive contribution to this awesome forum, but it all could not have been possible without all of you awesome people!!!!
Pics up tonight, top coat pics up tomorrow night!

wokkaboy
22-06-2013, 12:55 AM
yer congrats on the four figure posts Pest !

I've only got a measly 600 odd to go !

keloooe
22-06-2013, 01:29 AM
Haha, yea Wok, you're a bit behind mate, and guys, I'm not stopping my pesting for a long time!!

wokkaboy
22-06-2013, 01:36 AM
yer sure your Pest levels will only increase with time Pest

DB looks like the next forum member to crack the grand of posts - 91 to go

so I'm still not convinced Freo will beat the Roos are on a roll !

stui
22-06-2013, 02:17 AM
On a roll of not being able to get over the line... Roos are serial offenders this year of throwing away winnable games.
Freo will flog them.

keloooe
22-06-2013, 02:23 AM
Yeah, im seriously doubting that we can win..... even thought I tipped us to win....

keloooe
23-06-2013, 01:20 AM
Hey guys, I applied the highlights on Wednesday night, and they are pretty damn cool!!! The first top coat on the top of the body was applied last night, that's looking good, pic of that will be up tomorrow!!! I'm going to apply the first top coat to the back and sides tonight, the top will have cured by then, so that's going on tomorrow!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/u5100-IMG_0573.JPG
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/r83ds-IMG_0574.JPG

keloooe
23-06-2013, 04:53 AM
The only tools I need now are:
Coping saw: $20
Clamp: $20
Soldering Iron: $20
Soldering Iron Holder: $10
Total: $70

Not much more to go until I'm finished!!!!! I'm planning on finishing the kit around July 20

Gavin1393
23-06-2013, 04:57 AM
Is that July 20 as in July 20, 2013 or July 2020? :p

keloooe
23-06-2013, 05:07 AM
Um....... July 20, 2043!!!
Nah, I'm planning on finishing on July 20, 2013 :P :D

Brendan
23-06-2013, 06:34 AM
Oooh a go faster stripe on the back!!! Go Pest!

keloooe
23-06-2013, 07:05 AM
Haha Brendan, that's gold mate!!!!

keloooe
24-06-2013, 11:59 PM
Ok, quick update!
I have applied the first top coat to the whole body, and the second coat to the top and sides. I will finish the second coat tonight!

I have also prepared the wiring for when the time comes, all of the wires have been tinned, the switch has been wired up, so the wires need to be connected on the controls, and the ground wires on the pots have been wired!!!

wokkaboy
25-06-2013, 05:37 AM
Pest pity the Kangaroos were outclassed by Freo yesterday, I've been waiting to stir you up bro !

keloooe
25-06-2013, 06:21 AM
haha shut up Wok, we were never going to even have a chance anyway!!!

wokkaboy
25-06-2013, 06:48 AM
I thought based on Roos form they had a chance, Harvey was trying every dirty tac tic in the book, don't worry he got plenty of boo's from the crowd !

keloooe
25-06-2013, 06:52 AM
haha true, our finals hopes are loooooooong gone.... at least we have GWS this week!!!!!

keloooe
28-06-2013, 12:38 AM
Ok, so in my woordwork classs, I have finished my build, so I brought in the neck and went straight for the scroll saw, and I messed up.... So i went for the round file, and made a bit of a Gibson-style shape instead, which worked!!! Pics up soon guys!!

wokkaboy
28-06-2013, 01:07 AM
Pest, you should have shaped the headstock before a drop of wudtone got applied !
Look forward to the pics, you should have practiced on the scroll saw with a scrap piece of wood and follow the same pattern line you plan for your headstock

keloooe
28-06-2013, 04:50 AM
Yea, i should have done that... But at least I cut it!!! It isnt perfect (of course)!!!
I even pulled out the teacher's pyrography pen and burned a logo into it!!! I'll finish it off with a soldering iron tonight!

keloooe
28-06-2013, 06:09 AM
Here's the pattern I went for!!! I'll apply the colour coat tonight!!! I might sand the Les Paul part off though, it doesn't really look that great... If I do I'll replace it with the black decal!!!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pg76b-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/577ir-image.jpg

wokkaboy
28-06-2013, 06:18 AM
shape looks pretty good Pest, did you have to sand off the wudtone to do the pyography pen work ?

Hope you got enough wudtone to recoat the headstock at least twice after a sand !

keloooe
28-06-2013, 06:28 AM
Yea, i briefly attacked it with the disk sander!!!! Even my woodwork teacher said it looked really good!!
I'm very happy with the results from my build so far!!!

wokkaboy
28-06-2013, 06:30 AM
so you used an orbital sander to remove the wudtone ? looks like you used a pretty harsh sandpaper so you will have to sand it down to at least 240 grit before applying wudtone

keloooe
28-06-2013, 06:34 AM
Yeah, the paper was harsh, when I was doing the quicker passes, i accidentally hit the top screw for the truss rod cover, sparks flew, but nothing broke!! I'll sand it down tonight

wokkaboy
28-06-2013, 06:45 AM
crikey Pest you used an orbital sander with the truss rod cover on, you should have removed all the hardware !
And I wouldn't use an orbital paper lower than 120 grit !
Looks like you got a fair bit of sanding to do tonight !
And I'd remove the Les Paul writing, sand that off bro !

keloooe
28-06-2013, 06:51 AM
Yea, looks like I'm going to implement DB's rule again!!! I didnt have enough time ot remove the TRC here at home this morning before I got in the car with my guitar and amp to play Seven Nation Army in front of 300 people....

wokkaboy
28-06-2013, 07:02 AM
well its a lesson next time you could have removed the truss rod cover before you got the sander out - 45 second job - 3 small phillips head screws !
How did the jam go in front of 300 people is a good crowd, did anyone record the song on video ?

good luck with the sanding, you will have sanders elbow again ! When your arm gets sore give it to your old man to sand ! haha

keloooe
28-06-2013, 07:06 AM
hahaha, yer, the crowd was great!!!! It was outside, which was great, the Epi was AWESOME in a Marshall AND Fender amp system!!!

wokkaboy
28-06-2013, 07:14 AM
cool, so they must have provided the amps, bit of a change from your 10W amp hey

Hope you had the epi low enough so your knuckles hit the ground ! haha

keloooe
28-06-2013, 07:30 AM
it was as low is it could go, LIKE ALWAYS!!! I get my playing style from my musical idol, Billie Joe Armstrong :P, but that means the strap likes to fall off a lot, which means I gotta get some strap locks!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d676a-images-1.jpg

wokkaboy
28-06-2013, 07:51 AM
haha yer Billie Joe likes a low axe.

Good luck with your sanding and promise me next time you use an electrical tool on any part of the axe remove all the hardware bro !

keloooe
28-06-2013, 08:03 AM
haha yer, ok, ill remove the hardware next time i do something like that lol

keloooe
28-06-2013, 11:56 PM
hey guys, I was trying to prepare the wiring harness for when the LP when one of the caps broke, the leg came off!!! Looks like I need another cap!

wokkaboy
29-06-2013, 12:21 AM
bugger Pest, just finish the rest of the wiring, you can always add the capacitor later. You are still a few weeks off finishing the top gloss coats anyway aren't you ?

keloooe
29-06-2013, 12:31 AM
Yea, im a few weeks away from the wiring

dingobass
29-06-2013, 07:41 AM
Dont panic Pestybitz.
I will post a new cap off to you.

keloooe
29-06-2013, 09:09 AM
Cheers DB, greatly appreciated!!!
Sorry to say this, but you might want to send me some more non-ageing, xgloss top coat :P

dingobass
29-06-2013, 09:43 AM
Did you drink it or something?

keloooe
29-06-2013, 11:38 PM
HAhaha I think I did.... :P :D

wokkaboy
30-06-2013, 04:27 AM
Crikey Pest you must have applied the top gloss like HHH. Heavy handed Harry! I'd get two axes out of a bottle of top gloss

keloooe
30-06-2013, 06:06 AM
After 2 coats its pretty shiny, I think I'll stop at 3, i dont want it to blind people when it is under light!!! We'll see how it goes soon!

wokkaboy
30-06-2013, 07:49 AM
Pest I've found after tips from DB more light coats of gloss with more than 2 days cure time gives a more glossy finish if that's what you're trying to achieve. Try it out you have one month to enter August bro

keloooe
30-06-2013, 08:07 AM
Well I'm trying to get a semi gloss finish, I want it to be shiny, but not as shiny as a Gibson... I'll spray the body with my Fender Guitar Polish and see how to turns out!!!

robin
30-06-2013, 07:19 PM
Quote from keloooe on June 29, 2013, 17:07
Well I'm trying to get a semi gloss finish, I want it to be shiny, but not as shiny as a Gibson... I'll spray the body with my Fender Guitar Polish and see how to turns out!!!

I hope it turns out ok Callum.

But don't they teach you anything at school these days, Fender polish on a Gibson guitar??? They are mortal enemies ;)

rob

keloooe
01-07-2013, 03:52 AM
Hey guys, after looking at the third top coat, I've decided it's ready for the fun stuff!!! But there is a problem... When I installed the pots to test fit everything to make sure the body didn't break or swell too much, I found the neck volume pot doesn't fit... It it the one with the little nib on the side, but I doubt that is the problem, the problem is that the shaft is a little bit short for the nut, and the nut won't even tighten if I have the washer!!! Any ideas??? Maybe the shielding is doing it!??

keloooe
01-07-2013, 04:01 AM
And here's the body with the top coats, I was looking for a shine that was glossier than satin, but not as shiny as 'The N Word', and that is what I got after 3 coats!!! The neck is getting the top coats starting today, it will have 2-3 coats I think!
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1qin1-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/56pdh-image.jpg
http://pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/581z1-image.jpg

dingobass
01-07-2013, 12:13 PM
Miss Fiona said "And at what point in time are you going to tidy your bedroom" :)

keloooe
01-07-2013, 12:25 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Tell her great luthiers and to-be luthiers never have time to clean their rooms!!
Especially when they are sick!!! I have been struck down by a "barking" cough (I've had it at least once every Winter for the past 5 years now...), which makes my chest hurt a lot (but it has improved!!!) along with a sinus infection that is also improving, I've had it since Wednesday and im almost fully recovered now!!! I am going to finish the top coats on the back and sides tomorrow and start the top coats on the neck tomorrow as well!!!

Also, look up to the post right before the pics, i have a problem....

AJ
01-07-2013, 12:37 PM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from keloooe on June 30, 2013, 12:52
Hey guys, after looking at the third top coat, I've decided it's ready for the fun stuff!!! But there is a problem... When I installed the pots to test fit everything to make sure the body didn't break or swell too much, I found the neck volume pot doesn't fit... It it the one with the little nib on the side, but I doubt that is the problem, the problem is that the shaft is a little bit short for the nut, and the nut won't even tighten if I have the washer!!! Any ideas??? Maybe the shielding is doing it!??

I found the same thing on my LP.. I sharpened up the little tab (locator tab)so it would bite into the wood a little easier and also used my dremel to make the seat deeper.. to allow that smidgeon more thread of the shaft to poke through so I could then fit the washers and nuts .

keloooe
01-07-2013, 12:39 PM
Yea, i only have a hand drill....