I think we can all relate to some of those moments at least once or twice.
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I think we can all relate to some of those moments at least once or twice.
OK, the "oh sh*t" from last week was me painting the back dark deep purple, so dark it would look black in bad light. The woman at the paint shop and I stuffed up and it took overnight to dry before I could remove the PINK paint :-(
I've saved it, now polished black enamel and in tomorrows daylight I'll decide if that's it for the back or sand again, more paint, sand further and lay poly over the lot, Hmmm.
Last week :-)
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Now :-) Still have a lot of work cleaning up the binding, another stuff up, don't ask.
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Ooooooh that’s starting to look naughty now Corksniffer!
Edit: that heel levelling mod really has come up trumps, it just looks proper and right for the transition into the neck.
Oh yeah baby!!!
I haven't taken any patent rights on the idea and I hope you don't take any for your pre-amp development. Haaa haaa!Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
I think the good folks at Fishman might have something to say about me lodging a patent app on their bits!Quote:
Originally Posted by cork sniffer
My first time using poly.
If the way coat #1 went on is an indication of what's coming, this thing is gunna shine :-)
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You crazy diamond.
I love polyQuote:
Originally Posted by cork sniffer
https://d2kwjcq8j5htsz.cloudfront.ne...arrot-feet.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by nitroburner1000
Hahaha good oneQuote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
This paint and poly caper takes a long time ;-)
Two more days of poly, two weeks to cure then a day sanding and polishing.
Glad I don't have a gig this weekend with it :-)
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The finish is now hard and a couple of days away from the final sand and polish. Today I took opportunity to correctly slot the nut and make a bridge.
BUMMER, I couldn't get the action low enough so after a bit of a think decided to mill timber off the surface the cone sits on and in turn drop the bridge.
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This shows a witness mark of old cone level.
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Almost done, hope to finish it this coming week.
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Knocking it out the park CS, fantastic look to it, wonderful job!
Thanks F/W BUT what I haven't mentioned until now is the black is showing what I've been told is called "halo effect" BUM BUM BUM! After final sand and polish I'll make the call to leave and learn from the experience, or sand back and start again with paint and then poly. If I do I figure longer between coats, make sure there's no rain over the mountain and pick the warm part of the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Next week I'll decide :-(
The "halo effect" polished out, happy days!
Late today I was happy with the finish so decided to assemble.
Very happy with the look, feel and tone, a couple of small tweaks tomorrow and it's over :-)
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Nice. I am a ways off resolving mine, but I have found a way forward with most of the conundra, but I will add the bridge height check to the list as well. Thanks for posting that.
Wow, that just looks superb! That big shiny plate in the middle will look fun with stage lights glinting off of it...
* note to self: don't enter GoTM this month *
;)
I’ve been saying that to myself for over seven builds and 2 years now....Quote:
Originally Posted by blinddrew
Yep, it gets tougher as each month rolls around.
Best strategy might be to get in early and be the 1st entrant of the month, that way at least you have entered.
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No competition from me, I don't enter.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Anyway while these things are never really finished I'm for now calling this one done!
A couple of final photos and I figure I'll only come back to this thread to possibly reply to question or any comments.
After the 12 string Tele (now on the bench), I'm thinking of doing a second resonator as I enjoyed this my 3rd assembly and know I can improve second time around.
BTW, yesterday 3 accomplished players gave it a good workout and I was blown away as to how it sounded, happy happy!!
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Looks great and good to hear it also sounds great and that is the best outcome we all hope to achieve.
Still a worthy GOTM entrant.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah...that is lovely, really great job CS, love how that has come up. You get my vote....if i had one!
Wow it looks great, the dark back and light front is a good look. I have never played one of these, and don't really understand how they work, I know there's one on the front of Brothers in Arms!
I say well done indeed! This thread and Frankies should serve as a guide to anyone else considering one of these kits.
Great piece of work that. :)
By “guide” you mean “cautionary tale” or “Dire warning” in my case, right Deddy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dedman
bloody Igor....
Well done Cork man!, that is way worthy, be proud!Quote:
Originally Posted by cork sniffer
cheersguv
Its definately G.O.T.M worthy, super job mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by cork sniffer
These builds look beyond my ability. You have made a wonderfully unique Guitar to be proud of. I’d love to hear how it sounds.
Thanks all for the kind words.
To any who "think" they can't do similar work ... you're wrong. The business of kit building is much more about the PROCESS than skill. You ask and read instructional links, you follow the steps and don't rush any step. If you have an oh sh*t I've stuffed it up event, simply ask others how to correct it and move forward. The end result may surprise your friends and yourself.
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Be careful, I hear that the Igor's are unionising.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwbzxemJZIcQuote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
:-)
Too true, with this forum everything is possible. I could not have built any of my kits without its invaluable help. Btw the more stuffups you make the more help you get and the better you get. Shoutout to the Forumites!Quote:
Originally Posted by cork sniffer
Unionith? Never Thir!
We Igorth are independent contractorth by choith. Thith allowth for quick exitth when the torcheth and Pitchforkth come out.....
Damn. Mine is also the pressed rather than spun version. Feel kind of ripped off now that I know I could have gotten one of the spun ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by cork sniffer
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So can we get a demo clip? Would love to hear the sound of the piezo, mini-humbucker and combination of the two.
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55 50 chance, I'll try arrange it, couple of issues to overcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by kuanjb
The technology, will ask friends how to do it with my old PC?
Performance anxiety, I'm old but a novice player. My son has the skill, I'll see what I can arrange.