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dingobass
23-08-2015, 12:41 PM
Age, experience and a whole bunch of stuff ups has taught me to always do a test run before leaping in balls out....

So, here we have various sized timbers milled for a 5 piece laminate neck blank.

Stay tuned for more fun! :)

dingobass
23-08-2015, 02:04 PM
Stripy bitz stained.... Hope this works!

wokkaboy
23-08-2015, 02:36 PM
stained maple looks awesome DB, what colour dye is it ?
nice deep red

Brendan
23-08-2015, 07:36 PM
Looking great!

dingobass
23-08-2015, 11:24 PM
Sooooo, dye attempt MK1 was an abject failure.
The dye didnt Mrs Marsh at all (those of us over 45 will know what I mean)

Now have the strips rolled up and soaking in a solution of thinners and dye.
Will see if this works, if not its back to the drawing board.

pablopepper
24-08-2015, 06:27 AM
I'm under 45, but am I on the right track?

https://peteracross.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/mrs-marsh.jpg

wokkaboy
24-08-2015, 08:22 AM
that's it Pabs, Mrs Marsh said Colgate is like chalk in liquid.

@ Pabs you are only 44 posts off Overlord Status !

@ DB that's a bummer, keep trying nutty professor !

dingobass
24-08-2015, 05:53 PM
Alrighty then.

Left the strips to soak in a supa secret blend for 24 hours..
Seems to have done the trick.
Will post some pics tomoz.

wokkaboy
24-08-2015, 06:25 PM
can't wait to see the newly dyed rock maple. Same colour DB as the first attempt ?

dingobass
24-08-2015, 06:49 PM
It came up lighter but when the finish goes on I reckon it will darken up.
Fingers crossed.......

dingobass
26-08-2015, 06:58 PM
Blank machined up and headstock glued on..
Next job will be to rout for truss and modify a Bass truss to suit.........

wokkaboy
26-08-2015, 10:49 PM
Good stuff DB. Can't wait to see this in the cave Friday

Gavin1393
27-08-2015, 12:45 AM
Have ordered Mahog body, black 3 ply Pickguard (yeah I know we hate those), two witches hat Knobs, Schaller Bridge, Rio Grand Humbucker for the Bridge Pickup, already have the Middle and Neck Pickups in stock....Gotoh locking tuners me thinks.....hmmmm!

Gavin1393
27-08-2015, 12:46 AM
Good stuff DB. Can't wait to see this in the cave Friday

You can look with your eyes but no touching! :p

wokkaboy
27-08-2015, 07:02 AM
So Gav is the mahogany body a tele or strat shape? Why don't you have a crack at a scratch body?
Don't stress I'm there to start a scratch neck for my jazzy

Gavin1393
27-08-2015, 07:50 AM
So Gav is the mahogany body a tele or strat shape? Why don't you have a crack at a scratch body?
Don't stress I'm there to start a scratch neck for my jazzy

Its a tele shaped body, but going to have to route the pickups to add the Humbucker and middle single coil. safest to get the body at this stage so that DB knows what he is working to is standard otherwise the neck might not fit the body I produce!

I'm reminded of a Baritone that hangs on a certain Telenappers wall and the fading words of "if you can pry it from my cold dead hands".... ;)

dingobass
27-08-2015, 08:00 AM
Its a tele shaped body, but going to have to route the pickups to add the Humbucker and middle single coil. safest to get the body at this stage so that DB knows what he is working to is standard otherwise the neck might not fit the body I produce!

I'm reminded of a Baritone that hangs on a certain Telenappers wall and the fading words of "if you can pry it from my cold dead hands".... ;)

This one is a test run, Gav.
I am making yours out of a really tasty chunk of Flamed Rock Maple...

You will be amazed to know that the Baritone is now back in my possession! :)

wokkaboy
27-08-2015, 08:31 AM
You will be amazed to know that the Baritone is now back in my possession! :)

good stuff DB look forward to seeing the barti-tele tomoz

just tell me, how the hell did you get it back from the tele napper ?

was there bottles of Jameson Whiskey involved ?

dingobass
27-08-2015, 10:03 AM
No bribes were required....
But I did have Miss Fe with me at the time :p

wokkaboy
27-08-2015, 10:34 AM
wow so did you get the Baritele back after recording the new PBG welcome video ?

I bet Ads had his back turned so you ran out with it and stashed it in the car ?

After seeing your Saw Hero video DB I'm not surprised you got away with it !

Gavin1393
27-08-2015, 11:55 AM
This one is a test run, Gav.
I am making yours out of a really tasty chunk of Flamed Rock Maple...

You will be amazed to know that the Baritone is now back in my possession! :)

Sounds magnificent and will look even better!

You will have to share your secret on how you managed to secure it again...you sure you didn't just build another one!???

dingobass
27-08-2015, 01:23 PM
Easy, take Miss Fe with you...
She takes no prisoners! :p

Actually, Adam was happy for me to re claim it.
Now I can tidy it up and put in my webpage for sale.

Alm_63
03-09-2015, 06:21 PM
DB, how is the conversion neck concept going?
I can't wait to here it on something!

dingobass
03-09-2015, 09:12 PM
This is the mystery chunk of tree I had stashed away..
Quilted NSW Blackbutt...

Sorry Gav, this is going on my Baritone conversion.. MK2.....
Tassie Blackwood and Rock Maple..

wokkaboy
03-09-2015, 10:07 PM
Holy carp DB. have i seen that quilted blackbutt? That looks sick and may cause multiple trouser fails!

Gavin1393
03-09-2015, 10:43 PM
Sorry Gav, this is going on my Baritone conversion.. MK2.....
Tassie Blackwood and Rock Maple..


What!!!!!??????

keloooe
03-09-2015, 10:55 PM
DB please give me that mop and bucket which I warned you I would need....

dingobass
04-09-2015, 07:59 AM
What!!!!!??????

I do have a very nice chunk of Tassie Blue Gum for your fretboard, Gav :)

wokkaboy
04-09-2015, 08:46 AM
haha don't panic Gav you will get a smick neck, with any luck it will match your pink HB-4 bwhahahahha

dingobass
04-09-2015, 02:50 PM
Okaaaaaay then.....

Quarter cut two piece laminate. I think a little bit of wee just came out....

dingobass
04-09-2015, 02:51 PM
Fingerboard blank....

wokkaboy
04-09-2015, 02:56 PM
wow DB I didn't think you could bookmatch and make a fingerboard 2 piece ?

dingobass
04-09-2015, 03:26 PM
What can I say, Woks?
Its years of experience before getting this one right :p

Strictly its not true book match.
I deliberaltly reversed it so the light works each half.

dingobass
04-09-2015, 04:12 PM
Finger board glued onto neck. Trial fit into LPjnr body.
Noice..

Before you ask, yes, its fretless..

Why not? :) :p

I will radius the board before I trim it back to the neck profile.

wokkaboy
04-09-2015, 04:26 PM
looks unreal DB, good work, so is this neck going on your existing Jizzmaster baritone ?
Now I know you can do a 2 piece fingerboard, needs to have the professor's expertise

pablopepper
04-09-2015, 04:31 PM
Fretless guitar? Crazy, man...

wokkaboy
04-09-2015, 04:33 PM
yeah Pabs one week ago DB talked me into making my Jazzy scratch with jam fretboard a fretless. Will be interesting to try it out !

stan
04-09-2015, 04:36 PM
this is looking great DB

dingobass
04-09-2015, 07:17 PM
Radius done.

A few glamour shots :)

wokkaboy
05-09-2015, 10:02 AM
looks awesome DB, so is the 2 piece fingerboard the 2nd pic on the rubber mat ?

dingobass
05-09-2015, 07:03 PM
Look what I found in the Man Cave today...

Then some progress on Barri..

Fret slots cut old school style :)

keloooe
05-09-2015, 07:21 PM
I might have to proxy this very page now DB.... Are they 2 piece fretboard blanks?

dingobass
05-09-2015, 07:27 PM
They are two piece fingerboards.

keloooe
05-09-2015, 07:54 PM
I am seriously lost for words DB they are beautiful and I bet those pics don't do it ANY justice!

Also what's the status on the DT?

wokkaboy
06-09-2015, 10:01 AM
wow DB what can I say, this is wood porn at it's best !

Gavin1393
06-09-2015, 10:23 AM
wow DB what can I say, this is wood porn at it's best !

Have to agree with Woks on the wood and the Eagles for the Flag?!

stan
06-09-2015, 12:18 PM
those two piece finger boards look amazing

dingobass
06-09-2015, 08:45 PM
Neck 99% done.

Dot inlays, check.
Polish fret board to 2500 grit W&D, check.
Speed humps...errr... Frets, check.
Initial fret level, check.
Carve neck profile and sand to 400grit, check.

Just needs bone nut, fret crown and finish applied...

I will let it sit in the workshop for a few days before I hit it with grain fillers and sealer.

Check out the sexy scarf joint :)

jarrod
06-09-2015, 09:22 PM
That's a tasty bit of work the sir !

Alm_63
07-09-2015, 08:39 AM
Very very nice!

Gavin1393
07-09-2015, 10:19 AM
Check out the sexy scarf joint :)

Looking friggin awesome DB!

stan
07-09-2015, 10:49 AM
super slick joint there DB, very nice

wokkaboy
07-09-2015, 01:28 PM
nice work DB, you are pumping out some really nice necks bro

dingobass
08-09-2015, 03:30 PM
Today I grain filled and sanded with 320 grit.
Shhmoooooooth.

Then Mr Postman delivered a present!
My new fret crowning / polishing device arrived :)

The Thomas Ginex High- Speed Fret Crowning Tool....
Complete with two Guitar Picks!!!

I used it on Bari neck. Me Likey a Lot. Will do a proper thread very soon on this toy.
Then wax Fretboard...... Sigh...
Ready for sealer coats.

Then a pic of the LP body.
Coolangatta Gold and Nullarbor Ochre Sunbursty thingy..

wokkaboy
08-09-2015, 03:35 PM
nice one DB, so is the fret crowning tool just a grooved mesh style pad ? Or do you put the sandpaper in between the pad the the frets ? Interested to see it in action. Neck looks schweet.
That must be the junior that burst looks very nice

dingobass
08-09-2015, 04:22 PM
Sorry, was excited and neglected to explain how it works.

Level frets as normal, then place the abrasive paper grit side down on frets.
Then hold sheet and level thingy and run it up and down the neck... Like driving over multiple speed humps in an old Ford panel van :)

Change down grits and repeat.
Frets are perfectly crowned in less than five minutes....

NOTE. Final critique on this toy will be given after Guitar is completed.

Then I polish the frets with a Dremel and felt polishing widget...

wokkaboy
08-09-2015, 04:26 PM
wow that sounds cool DB, look forward to see how it works. I thought you would have to move the thingy sideways in the direction of the frets to crown them

stan
08-09-2015, 05:06 PM
looks like it works really well.

love the burst

andrewdosborne
08-09-2015, 07:15 PM
wow DB what can I say, this is wood porn at it's best !

Top shelf wood porn, beautiful.


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wokkaboy
08-09-2015, 07:16 PM
on a roll there Ponch with your quick fire posts !

andrewdosborne
08-09-2015, 07:28 PM
Yeah, quick draw skills learned on the standard issue Highway Patrol Colt Python !


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BenWA
11-09-2015, 01:32 PM
i just checked out your website dingo, man your custom work is on point. id only seen bits and pieces from here, but youve been making some amazing stuff. stellar work

Gavin1393
11-09-2015, 05:22 PM
i just checked out your website dingo, man your custom work is on point. id only seen bits and pieces from here, but youve been making some amazing stuff. stellar work

Slowly Ben, do you want him to double his prices!!! :))

BenWA
11-09-2015, 06:27 PM
there should be a "what dingos been up to" kind of thread in here showing all his finished stuff here as well i reckon

Gavin1393
12-09-2015, 11:17 PM
there should be a "what dingos been up to" kind of thread in here as well i reckon

Not a chance....Miss Fee will be all over this and DB will be permanently in trouble!

dingobass
13-09-2015, 11:43 AM
Not a chance....Miss Fee will be all over this and DB will be permanently in trouble!

DB is always in trouble..... Its just the depth that varies :p

Alm_63
03-10-2015, 05:47 PM
DB. How is the conversion neck going?
It looked like a good start....

Gavin1393
03-10-2015, 05:49 PM
DB. How is the conversion neck going?
It looked like a good start....

Yep....my Bari-tele body awaits! :)

dingobass
03-10-2015, 06:09 PM
I will post a pic tomoz.
Got a coat of vynl sealer on it so now it just needs a few coats of Nitro..

Gav, I am re doing yours... I got some nicer Maple so I thought that you deserved a nicer neck :)
Will be routing truss slot, install truss, do the headstock and fretboard bitz tomorrow.......
Stay tuned for update pics :)

Gavin1393
03-10-2015, 07:12 PM
Gav, I am re doing yours... I got some nicer Maple so I thought that you deserved a nicer neck :)
Will be routing truss slot, install truss, do the headstock and fretboard bitz tomorrow.......
Stay tuned for update pics :)
What a scholar! looking forward to it. eveything is ready....except been thinking about angling the string thru ferrules and insetting them into the body at that angle..

dingobass
03-10-2015, 08:18 PM
I have toyed with the idea of angling the string through setup..
Thinking that a straighter pull on the strings would give better sustain, no kinks in the strings has to be a good thing...

keloooe
03-10-2015, 08:24 PM
Yeah it does sound like a better idea to do that....

Gavin1393
03-10-2015, 08:42 PM
I have toyed with the idea of angling the string through setup..
Thinking that a straighter pull on the strings would give better sustain, no kinks in the strings has to be a good thing...

My thinking exactly especially since we a looking at thicker baritone strings