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Kimball, which wiring layout are you using, the tone switch one? Easiest would be to use a single push/pull for a volume/tone to split both pickups at once, or two push/pulls to split them individually. It depends on the pickups, how they sound split, and how elaborate you want to go.
You could use a push/pull for the master volume or tone to split both the pups, depending on the reach of the pup wires. Or, use the the small hole on the upper bout for a mini-toggle for the split... or even get a (pricey) 4 pole On/On/On toggle to do series/single/parallel switching for both pups.
Why didn't you guys warn me of Guitar Building addictiveness? I'm no where near complete on this build, and already considering the next 1, or 2, or 3.
In no order, have dreams of building a Paul McCartney style Hofner, A Dave Grohl style ES, and a Prince style Tele, leaning more towards the Tele atm.
Sorry Scott didn't see these messages till now apologies. I'll get pickups sorted then work through the schematic you supplied.
Thanks again
Kimball
Resistance is futile, prepare for assimilation.Quote:
Originally Posted by DB07
Yep sorry dude, the addiction is very real. I started with 1 and am now on to my 25th (and Wokks is another order of magnitude!). GAS is something that can never be satiated, but this is the most fun way to try :).
cheers,
Gav.
Ha yes I can also confirm GAS is real. Despite having 'brand' guitars on hand the lure into my workshop for some building does not go away!
Ooooooo... Just found some Alnico Classic Humbuckers from my Les Paul that I replaced out with Seymour Duncan's... Now I'm umming and ahhhing whether to use them in the guitar
Do it as they will sound way better than the Chinese stockers that came with the kit. Even better if they are 4 wire as that provides all sorts of wiring possibilities.
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Finished the second round of Intensifier.... Very, Very, Very happy with the colour. Exactly what I wanted I think, and will only get better.
Next up, is there any particular place anyone gets their Waterslide Decals from? I'm looking at having something on the headstock, and on the pickguard.
Very nice DB and perfect for the style of guitar
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Found mine from a candle making supplier on eBay.Quote:
Originally Posted by DB07
Colour is looking killer man.
cheers,
Gav.
Been a while between posts but just a quick update. Have a decal company coming up with a design for my headstock, so waiting to get the mock up done to approve for my decal.
Probably about time for the final coat, but want to take some steel wool to it beforehand as it feels a bit gritty. I've got some 0000 to use. Any tips for this?
Hey DB, sounds good, just give the whole body a light rub over with the 0000 super fine steel wool. Rub your fingers over the body to make sure the gritty spots are gone. Then give it a good dust off with a clean brush or cloth, then rub a water damp rag over the body, let it dry for least half hour then rag on your final coat.
Good luck !
How'd you go DB? You get the waterslide decal on? polishing yet?
I've hit a wall, probably more due to the annoyance in dealing with idiots at a decal company, that supposedly told me that the design for my headstock was too small for a waterslide. Luckily they sent me the proofs, so I can buy some decal paper myself, and print them off the computer.
It doesn't help working in Before and After school care, and been working 7am-6pm shifts mostly everyday due to NSW School holidays.
Hopefully can get working on it this week, starting off with cleaning the binding, and give it a bit of a steel wool.
Fair nuff mate, printing them off is what i do to. I think i bought a number of sheets for like $20 from somewhere. cleaning the binding will be a satisfying task.
I've gravitated away from using steel wool on Dingotone. I wet sand with 1200 grit and 2000 grit to even it out.
That colour looks absolutely fantastic!
Don't know why a decal company would say something was "too small" to be a waterslide. I've seen custom printed stuff at less than 1x1mm.
Yeah, they seemed a bit stupid.
Jokes on them, cause they emailed me the proofs of the logo, so I can print my own.
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Binding clean.... Rubbed some steel wool on the neck to give it a clean up, before the final coat, and will hopefully do the same to the body over the weekend, plus put the final coat on.
looks excellent DB awesome job,can you please do us a favour and post the body width in this thread ? A new member Pete was asking the width of the body. Cheers in advance ! I guessed 90-100mm but looking at it could be more 80-90mm wide
Just saw the thread... will post what I can in there
Wow that binding its just striking on that colour!
Looks really nice and binding works well with the body colour
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Hey guys, long time no posting. Not much has happened with this - life has gotten in the way, and haven't had time to scratch my arse, but in a way it's been a blessing, as the colour has been able to mature a bit more, and I've got an awesome shade of red. I've got some of the Tru-Oil.
Will that give it a bit of a glossy finish?
Also, got the decal on the headstock
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My news year resolution is to finish this in the next few months.
Hi mate, if you apply enough thin smooth coats of TO it can come up like glass.
Cheers Wazkelly
Should I sand/steel wool it after each coat, or let it cure a bit?
The red looks great DB, most finishes benefit from some curing before sanding, cool build
Colour is looking amazing DB. Very interested to see the body with some clear on!
cheers,
Gav.
Cheers guys,
What about polishing? Can I polish the Tru-Oil?
Hi DB07, sure can polish tru-oil, as long as its well cured from the last coat.
Most people give it a light wet sand with 1500 or 2000 grit, then hit the cut and polish
Not after every coat as they go on so thin you would just strip the last one or three off without realising it.Quote:
Originally Posted by DB07
Best to get a few coats done and the finish will kind of tell you when it needs a light sanding, usually between 4 - 8 coats.
Have since read about the wet sanding with TO application method and will be giving that a go on my latest build after around 3 or 4 coats have sealed in the colour scheme.