I just looked at that Waz. I actually really liked how that turned out, so it wouldn't worry me at all if the finishing oil did the same thing. Will find out this weekend probably.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
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I just looked at that Waz. I actually really liked how that turned out, so it wouldn't worry me at all if the finishing oil did the same thing. Will find out this weekend probably.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Well spotted. I've ordered some bushings which arrived today. I just wanted to make sure i wasn't drilling too close to the edge before I received them.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Ah! There we go, are you eschewing the plate altogether? Should look really cool with the rounded off corner.Quote:
Originally Posted by NTS
Yep, I was already thinking about it before I did the neck heel anyway.
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Nice, I like seeing these non traditional little touches on teles and strats. I’m assuming black bushes to go with the burst?
About to go away for a couple of weeks, so thought I would post an update. I drilled the recess for the bushings. Unfortunately the big green shed didn’t have a forstner bit small enough so there is a 1mm gap around the bushings. Still deciding if I should do something about this. I am debating about trying to inject some epoxy into the gap with the bushings in place. The other, safer option would be to sand the edges back and transition it a bit. Open to suggestions though if anyone has any. The recessed hole for one of the screws very close to the edge of the neck heel, so they are only recessed a couple of mm. Should still be more comfortable than the original neck heel though.
I have applied 3 coats of oil to the body and neck. Will probably do one more, and then wax it with renaissance wax. I am not one for high gloss finishes so hopefully it ends up a nice matte.
I have spent a couple of days making a small pickguard/neck pickup mount. I had seen Simon suggested somewhere to use a marquetry pack and make a ply with it. I was always planning on keeping it small, but a bubble in one of the layers, forced my hand with the size. I am happy with how it turned out though. The photos were taken just after some sanding, but after wiping it over with turps it looks really good.
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Well she is all done and playing (bar some filing of the nut). Really happy with how it sounds. A few annoying imperfections in the finish, but for the most part I’m pleasantly surprised with good it turned out.
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Definitely been bitten by the guitar bug, so already thinking about the next one.
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That’s a Kenny Wayne sheppard special!
Is the neck leaning slightly to the treble side?
Nah, I think that’s just an optical illusion in the photo. Or at least I hope so!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
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