Cheers Guys :)
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Cheers Guys :)
That looks really nice, the decal perfectly fits the headstock shape.
Cut and polish time! Came up really well.
Knocked back with 2000, then cut with machine compound and a cheap electric buffer. This is without finishing polish and I'm pretty happy with it as is. There are a few minor wobbles in the surface due entirely to me rushing prep a bit. I also didn't use hi-fill on this one - just primer as the bass wood seemed fine enough that it wouldn't need bulk grain filling. However there was a bit of variance between the pieces of wood the body was made from. Probably would have been fine if I'd been a bit more patent and done a couple more primer coats - but Oh well - I'm sure the new owner will still be happy, and I want him to use it and not be too precious about it.
Some pics - so hard to get a good photo, the camera cannot cope with all the shades of blue.
Light knock back with 2000 - you don't have to get to fussy as the cut compound is quite aggressive, especially with an electric buffer.
https://i.imgur.com/FG6E8EXl.jpg
Various in progress pics and a couple outside.
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Almost forgot - pre polish mock up :)
https://i.imgur.com/bYSNqbrl.jpg?1
It looks great!
Cheers, I'm happy with it. It's been another good trial run in regards to finishing.
Soldering done and body together. Positioned the neck to get the scratch plate right. So thats basically done. The neck is about 70% of the way there. So hopefully full assembly towards the end of next week and lots of time for me to get the setup right before it goes up to Darwin.
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Loving that blue....great work there Sonic.
Awesome colour and awesome name, its the same as mine!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
It Lives!
https://i.imgur.com/7gDKkzol.jpg
Better pics to follow, its a bit rainy atm. I got a bit of unexpected free time this afternoon so I completed assembly, ball parked the set up with the Chinese strings and gave it a whirl. Really happy.
This neck is a lot better than the Shoegazer. (I've also spent a bit of time on that, I did another fret level and adjustment and it is much, much nicer to play now). This one doesn't seem like it will need much of anything, there is barely any buzz and the action is nice and low.
It certainly has a decent twang to it, particularly on the bridge pickup. But what I think I like most is how light it is. The gazer weighs a tonne.
I'll keep tuning and playing it and then hopefully I'll get some time on Sunday arvo to give it a really good sorting out and put the Ernie Ball strings on it.
Woo!
good stuff Sonic looks great. Is the hardware stock ?
Great work! It goes to show more preparation beforehand gives a better end product. It's how I'm trying to treat my impatience.
Everything except the tuners. The Grover locking tuners are the best bang for buck upgrade you can make in my humble opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Yeah patience is the key. Especially with painted finishes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swanny
Nice work Sonic came up pretty decent
Yeah I'm happy with it. I will probably build another one for myself at some point.
I ended up doing a quick fret level on it. I had a slight buzz on the third fret, but after a light touch up and putting the Ernie Ball strings on its all good. The intonation is great, a lot better than I was expecting from the bridge. I've been playing it a bit. I might do a quick demo video when I feel keen.
Weather is terrible for pics, but I'm calling his one finished.
https://i.imgur.com/NgUMT7cl.jpg
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And one more to try and show off the finish better.
https://i.imgur.com/GLV8GdWl.jpg
Great job. Still would have liked to see Major Tom's scowling face though......
Hah, maybe on the next one for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
I love the Sonic Mountain Blue colour!
Very nice, Sonic!
Awesome work Sonic! I love the look of a simple Tele done right with attention to the details.
Thanks guys! Always nice to hear positive feedback.
I've been playing this guitar a lot, I will be sad to see it go, but I need to make space for the next two I just ordered :D
Big sigh of relief - The Relliecaster has survived shipping and arrived to a very stoked new owner in Darwin.
https://i.imgur.com/xs0aXJyl.jpg
It may need to be surgically removed from him :)
He looks pretty chuffed!
Great job, Sonic. Always nice to see a happy customer.
Every kid needs a tele...what a dream come true
Looks great man! What paint and primer did you use?
This one was all supercheap auto stuff- just automotive acrylic lacquer.
Lots of sanding, Etch primer, then high fill/surfacer, more sanding with a good flat block, one of the touch up paint cans, I can't remember the colour exactly. Then an entire can of clear done over a couple of days before cutting back and polishing.
Nice one Sonic,looks good.