Cut a veneer for the headstock, but dont know whether to use the one ive cut or do a full one...
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Cut a veneer for the headstock, but dont know whether to use the one ive cut or do a full one...
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Very nice I like the veneer. Not quite sure how you deal with the pickup holes but I remember seeing a Crimson guitar pewtube video where they built a kit tele and added a maple cap. They located pup holes through tapping then drilled through and routed out. Maybe a bit of overkill for a thinner veneer ...
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The pickup holes are already there, just wondering if i have to cut out the veneer where they are so when i use the vacuum process to glue the top on the pressure doesnt crack the veneer round the edges of the pup cavities...Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewdosborne
cheers mateQuote:
Originally Posted by Dedman
looks like this is going to be a very interesting build nitro look forward to see it finished, where did you get the veneer from have looked around everywhere for a maple veneer but could find any
My brother in law is a luthier and he gave me some. He sells veneers, if you want, give me the size and pic/description of the type of veneer you want and i reckon i can get him to do a good deal for you. Just pvt message meQuote:
Originally Posted by phrozin
Edit.....he sells bookmatched pairs
My blank pickguard sheet arrived today, looks awesome, im very happy with it, now for some new learning curves cutting it...
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Ok everything was going ok, emphasis on WAS..... Broke a small edge of veneer off, dont think it will show when i glue it back fingers crossed
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Theres 2 ways i can go here to overcome the too large pickup cavities
1) Fill the cavities with timber and sand it flush then cover with the veneer or
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2) Cut out a pickguard to go over the cavities (btw i have to have some sort of pickguard as im changing the position of the 3 way switch and its much easier than me trying to drill through from the back without damaging the front, and then having to make another rear cover for it.)
Any suggestions or advice guys???
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I'd with option 2 because I like the design of the pick guard you've drawn