there was only one way to do this axe - and you did it, looks great
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there was only one way to do this axe - and you did it, looks great
I don't think I know you that well Pablo!!:rolleyes::pQuote:
Originally Posted by pablopepper
I think he is hot for the axe not so much the builder.
You have done such a great job you are just gonna have to get used to people drooling over the axe and not you haha.
Bahahaha!!! You've not only destroyed my self confidence, but any future chance of preserving it as well!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Waz ....tellin' it like it is.....
Oops, hope I didn't hurt anyone's feelings.
It's a bit like being on a date with a stunner where all the attention is not coming your way, but what the heck, you're still enjoying being part of the side show.
Just jokes mate...I'm sure Zandit took it the same way.
Haha, It's all good Waz, I knew exactly how you meant it.
I don't mind standing in the background when I have a stunner like this in my hands!
As mainly a Bass player I'm used to being upstaged, mostly by flamboyant singers and lead guitarists.
Upgrades!!!! Upgrades!!!! Upgrades!!!!
Lolololol!!! Nothing too extravagant, just received some Orange drops from a friend who didn't need them anymore!
I'm not sure how they compare against the stock items in the kit, or even what they will do to the sound, but at least I can brag about an aftermarket upgrade!!!
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...pstczu2mvj.jpg
Hate to break it to you Zandit, but those are 473 caps, meant to be paired with single coil pickups. These caps might lead to a muddier sound than desirable. Humbuckers are usually paired with 223 capacitors which allow more treble through to combat a humbucker's naturally duller tone.
PM me your address mate and I'll send you a pair of 223s
Really??!! Thanks for that. I'll do it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by stan
Haha, that happens. I know they're only cheap things, but thanks to Stan, I'll have a set ready to go. These ones I got from my friend will go into the next build!Quote:
Originally Posted by pablopepper
Stan = legend.
nah mate, just doing what other legends on this site have done for meQuote:
Originally Posted by pablopepper
Gotta love this community and how everyone looks after each other.
Top effort fellas.
I had to get creative with hanging the guitar body today. I commandeered a kids teepee we had for when my niece comes to visit, and turned it into a makeshift hanger to allow it to dry after applying the first coat of clear finish on the back and sides.
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps3faeumdi.jpg
I'm using the British Paints Clear Varnish as shown on the first page. Hopefully it will create a nice hard finish after enough coats that I can get a good polish to it. Probably not the best weather for this product today, but it has dried pretty well already. Will give it a few more days before adding the next coat.
Sweet tee pee guitar hanger!!!
Hey, it works!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy40
There was no room in the garage thanks to the wifes car, besides, it's cold and damp out in the shed due to the weather, and thanks to the clothes dryer, the temperature is inconsistent. I had no room in the wardrobes, and there is no way the light fittings would handle the weight. It was my only option, and it won't be the only time I use it!! :p
C'mon Guys, this is getting ridiculous, why does my build thread always get knocked to the second page??!!
GIVE ME ATTENTION DAMMIT!!!! #needy...... :rolleyes:
Lmao!! OK, on a more serious note, the clear varnish is hardening up nicely, so I think a second coat can go on in the next couple of days, maybe even tomorrow night.
Photos are a little glarey, the best light is in the Kitchen, but everything is white, so it over does the photos.
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...pskgeirhjr.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...psticfh8bn.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...psclsi16iq.jpg
The grain has taken on a bit of a crazed effect for some reason. It looks like the grain is sticking up to the naked eye, but it is really smooth. It may flatten out more with additional clear coats.
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...psj2dbryjw.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...pswddpwa1p.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps8cw8ph6u.jpg
And just for the added comments it always gets, here's the top again!! This has had two coats of DT clear top coat so far.
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...psdiulofbo.jpg
thats about the same look as the back of my LP, I'm quite happy with that look.
This is going to look epic when its in one piece. How are you handling the waiting Zandit?
Haha, I'm not really!! I honestly can't see how people can put together a guitar in just a couple of weeks!Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Hopefully I will be able to apply a second coat tonight. I want to pick up some foam brushes because the varnish does not go on very well with the rag method. It's a much thicker consistency than the stains.
I'll apply another top coat to the top as well after giving it a very light steel wool rub down.
Well it is worth taking the time, the effect so far is stunning so we shall all have to take a chill pill until it is the appropriate time!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zandit75
Yeah, I'm waiting for the day where I think "ok, what next? Huh?, What do you mean I put it together??!!"Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Yes large part of this amateur luthiery hobby seems to be watching paint/stain dry....... it probably will be a nasty shock when you actually have to plug it in! (Especially if your wiring is dodgy)Quote:
Originally Posted by Zandit75
Hey have pity on me, i watch paint dry for a living!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
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Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Haha, it's not so bad because we have this great site to fill in the spare time!!Quote:
Originally Posted by nitroburner1000
Damn that splame is awesome, I could never get enough of that.
That would have to one of the best looking spalt finishes I have seen on this forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy40
Sorry Andy, yours looks great too but the pure naked goodness of this one is just something else.
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Originally Posted by Andy40
Yep, this will definitely be a keeper. No doubt though I will still have a lot of competition in the GOTM when I eventually get there.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
There are so many great builds going on. I'd hate to be a judge!
Yep, the standard of entrants each month is unbelievably good but never let that put you off as yours is worthy to be amongst any that have been entered so far this year.
Thanks Waz, again, most appreciated.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Just realised this build has already taken 3.5 months!!
I put on a second coat of clear on the back tonight. I also gave the back of the neck a light rub with 1200 and it is super smooth now. It will be interesting to see how it comes up after the second coat dries.
I also need to fix up a mistake on the front of the head stock. I wanted to clean up the finish a bit, so I used some 1200 wet and dry but didn't expect the marker pen I used for the logo to wipe away with 2 coats of clear over the top!
I'll need to touch it up tomorrow night. Not happy, it's my first real setback.
Waz, I would have to agree....Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
[QUOTE=Zandit75;116184]
Just realised this build has already taken 3.5 months!!QUOTE]
That's a quickie Z, EXA-1 is at 9 months already, 10 months if you include the agonising over how to start.
Not Happy Jan!!
Tried to touch up the head stock logo, and the marking pen decided to blow it's load all over the place!!
Back to square one.......
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...psji13wjne.jpg
Hey buddy, maybe order some decal transfer paper, easily found on ebay, and use an ink jet or laser printer to print your logo.
One thing I figured out after doing a couple of decal transfers, and shall do on any future builds, is to print the logo in the middle of a large area so that you can trim it all back to the edge of the headstock thus avoiding any obvious tell tale signs.
Not that you should hide the beauty on this headstock but for others wanting a black background simply drop the logo in the middle of a black background and reverse it out in whatever colour you want remembering that white on the computer screen comes out clear on the transfer paper.
OK, now I'm confused. I just had a PM from Stan about the Orange Drops he was going to send me, so I went and double checked the ones supplied in the kit, and they are 473's also.Quote:
Originally Posted by pablopepper
Can I please get confirmation on what are the correct cap's for an LP?