Like weirdbits suggested it's just a normal file with an expletive attached.Quote:
Originally Posted by churchie
cheers, Mark.
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Like weirdbits suggested it's just a normal file with an expletive attached.Quote:
Originally Posted by churchie
cheers, Mark.
It’s a good thing they didn’t continue the expletive convention in naming file grades.
Those bridge posts typically have too much of a gap between the support ridges. Unusual to find one that has them too small! Adam should be able to sort you out, though I'd be very tempted to upgrade the bridge.
Most veneer sheets are about 0.6mm thick, so it's worth at least getting hold of some and trying it in the gap. I've got a much bigger gap on my ESB-4 kit, which man even need a veneer sheet on both sides of the pocket. You can always sand the veneer a bit thinner before cutting it out and gluing it on.
Yep I saw it as a sign and have upgraded bridge. I have gone with a Wilkinson Compensated WraparoundQuote:
Originally Posted by Simon Barden
Will seek out some veneers and see what I can do
Once you have a few coats of finish on the sides of the neck that gap may become irrelevant. So I'd suggest finishing the neck before you decide what to do.
So do people generally finish / stain all of the neck? Including the heel?
I though this may affect the glueing
I've only done bolt-ons so far, but I only finish the parts of the neck that are not inside the neck joint. It is advisable to not finish the area where you are gluing a non bolt-on neck.
Yeah that's what I thought, and that is what I was planning on doing
Nah Churchie, I usually put the neck in and draw a line then only stain to just beyond that point. glue wont stick otherwise especially on dingotone.Quote:
Originally Posted by churchie
Finally got back to the Jr over the last week or so.
Sanded, sanded and sanded some more. Applied some Ebony Timbermate - probably put it on a bit thick, so had the engage Level 3 elbow grease the hand sand it off.
I was very happy with the way the grain was highlighted.
Then it was staining time - Japan Black for the headstock, and Dingotone Butterscotch for the rest of the neck and the body
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Once the DingoTone cures a bit, I will work out if I need another coat of the stain.
My plan is to finish the body with Tru-Oil.
So the question is if I am planning on using Tru-Oil, should I still use the DingoTone Final/Finishing Coat, or go straight to the Tru-Oil?
Hey churchie, ive used the stain coat then the intensifier coat then the t/o. The intensifier coat really brings the colour up in the builds ive done .
Good luck with yours
Thanks Adam. I think the ButterScotch is a little different - there isn't an Intensifier coat. So I will probably go straight on to the TO once I am happy with the stain.
I hope some of that amber hue of the T/O give a bit more of an aged look to the colour.
Im no expart im still learning and experimenting. But diferent things will work in different environments. So far in 4 builds ive work something out that works in mine. Its all trial and error
Good luck
Attachment 24915thats dt stain and t/o needs a couple more coats but getting close
Well..... sometimes life gets in the way.
With two kids now, my “free” time is limited. Most of this year has involved other priorities.
But now I am back to the JR.
Did all my TruOil before the hiatus, so it has cured nicely.
I’ve polished up the body and shielded cavities.
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I like the look of that stain. Nice work.
Yeah, two kids. life is certainly different now.
Found a guitar for sale that is very similar to what I’m building.
https://guitaremporium.com.au/produc...ource=facebook
What $5,500.00, tell him he's dreaming.Quote:
Originally Posted by churchie
Here's another you can have for only $5,495.00 :rolleyes:
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Jesus. I would take Churchies over both of them!
How about if I knock another $5 off mine?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy40
Churchies hasn't a photo of HRH on the back.
HAAA haaa
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Ha haha it has a Regina
O.K. it's a humble Epiphone, but $5,500 will get you 55 of them and change left over.
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cheers, Mark.
I have the same kit coming to me in Colorado US. I hope I dont have to worry about shipping here. Service has been deteriorating as well. I don't know what the exchange rate is US to AUD but Stewmac has a large stock of headstock veneer. Best to always buy local if you can.
Loon
I ended up staining the headstock rather than use a veneer.
Sweet! I am going to have to ramble through the threads to see if there are implications of adding 2.3 mm of material to the headstock when considering tuners, nut string height etc. (The Junior was supposed to be a student guitar!) Staining may be the way to go for me also?
Staining probably easier
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Fretwork tonight. Leveled, recrowned and polished.
Few thing done one the Junior lately
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Grovers installed
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New bone nut installed
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Neck set - as my first set neck, this was a little scary!
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Wiring harness done - CTS pots and Sprague Orange Drop Cap
Next item is the GFS pickup I have coming
Looking really nice mate. That builders string works really well for aligning necks.
Just realised I never posted finished pic.
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