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07-08-2015, 12:30 PM
dingobass

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Originally Posted by bargeloobs

Well the ol' thread's definitely progressed the last couple of days:P... anyway back to some guitar related stuff.

I'd picked up an assorted pack of "Micro Mesh" off Ebay a while back after reading about it in a Stew Mac brochure. I'm not sure if many other people on here are using it but this was my first experience.
What an absolutely wicked product for finishing. I just cut into 35mm squares and used just like wet and dry paper only this stuff will last me for years
If you haven't tried it I highly recommend it for cutting back a finish.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Micro-Mes...item2a55af9099

Yep, it is good stuff.
If you want to get it locally (as in Oz) go to www.thesandpaperman.com
07-08-2015, 12:31 PM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

Sounds like Pabs and Andrew are keen to join the DB Nitro allstars band !
I got to order some of this stuff as well.
Just ordered the micro mesh pads Barge, you should sell used cars bro hahah

Just wait until you try those pads out Wokks, you'll thank me bro, they're freakin' awesome.
I mean the proofs in the pudding as far as nitro goes, it's up to the individual whether or not they want to use it.
Just to reiterate, you DO need to take your time with nitro, otherwise it WILL misbehave. I realize I'm not exactly practicing what I preach but I've used it enough now to know what I can get away with.

Here's a couple more as well as a hardware dry run...
07-08-2015, 12:34 PM
dingobass

After at least 21 days curing, hit it again...
You may need to wear sunnies because the reflected light from a 40 watt light bulb will burn your eyes out.........
07-08-2015, 12:44 PM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by dingobass

After at least 21 days curing, hit it again...
You may need to wear sunnies because the reflected light from a 40 watt light bulb will burn your eyes out.........

Yeah roger that, by the time I've finished the neck/headstock plus I'm away to NZ for 3 weeks it's going to be close to 2 months sitting anyway, then (like you say) I'll go back and hit it again.

I'm de-fretting the neck so I can get the ebony finished a bit more as well as replacing the dots. A refret, then I want to try my hand at a paua shell inlay on the headstock, which will be a first so as you can see, she's got plenty of time to sit and cure.
07-08-2015, 12:51 PM
dingobass

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Nice!

This what you can expect.
Final polish done with Behlen Deluxing Compound and BAM!
07-08-2015, 12:56 PM
bargeloobs

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingobass

Nice!

This what you can expect.
Final polish done with Behlen Deluxing Compound and BAM!

Damn!! If I can get even within the ballpark of that I'll be a happy camper:-)
07-08-2015, 01:03 PM
dingobass

It is well worth investing in the Behlen cutting and Deluxing compounds.
I reckon the tins will last me for the next twenty odd builds.
07-08-2015, 01:05 PM
wokkaboy

nice tips there from the DB Nitro all stars !

what's the next banned product you will be giving advice on DB ?

That neck looks insane, is that for the lefty Explorer ?
07-08-2015, 01:27 PM
dingobass

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

nice tips there from the DB Nitro all stars !

what's the next banned product you will be giving advice on DB ?

That neck looks insane, is that for the lefty Explorer ?

It wont be TO, thats for sure....

Yep, thats the Nephew's cakky hander Exy.. Just about ready to throw it together now..
07-08-2015, 01:29 PM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by dingobass

It wont be TO, thats for sure....

Yep, thats the Nephew's cakky hander Exy.. Just about ready to throw it together now..

C'mon DB, let's see the rest of it...
07-08-2015, 01:29 PM
wokkaboy

haha give it time DB, you will come around to naughty oil !
07-08-2015, 02:53 PM
dingobass

Pigs in hot pink leotards playing iceman axes will fly backwards pooping square rocking horse doo doos before that happens, Woks.
07-08-2015, 02:59 PM
wokkaboy

haha DB so you saying about odds of winning lotto ?
Love the description
07-08-2015, 03:20 PM
keloooe

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Originally Posted by BenWA

great work thread jacking squad, but i wanna see some more hot quilted tele action!

But this is what we do best Ben!
07-08-2015, 03:38 PM
wokkaboy

thats it Pest
@ Ben TJS thread jacking squad is growing very quickly, currently have 5 members - myself, Pest, Barge, Pabs and Andrew O !
07-08-2015, 04:36 PM
andrewdosborne

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Originally Posted by pablopepper

I knew it! Looks like my dreams of becoming a vegetarian are one step closer. Now to work on bacon being reclassified as a vegetable.

Think of the humble pig as a matter conversion device (generally vegetable matter as input with bacon as output).

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07-08-2015, 04:45 PM
pablopepper

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Originally Posted by andrewdosborne

Think of the humble pig as a matter conversion device (generally vegetable matter as input with bacon as output).

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Brilliant.
08-08-2015, 10:02 AM
BenWA

ahh man this build is getting me very excited, but those pics are so low res! :(
08-08-2015, 10:08 AM
dave.king1

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Originally Posted by andrewdosborne

Think of the humble pig as a matter conversion device (generally vegetable matter as input with bacon as output).

Yep, food eats vegetables
08-08-2015, 11:07 AM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by BenWA

ahh man this build is getting me very excited, but those pics are so low res! :(

Yeah I'm hearin' ya man. It's a bit hard with a 97k limit. Here's some straight out the camera and into imgur...

http://i.imgur.com/82mcirU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/e98bjMD.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rpAZzZb.jpg
08-08-2015, 02:06 PM
stan

another top class bargy build. nice stuff Nige
08-08-2015, 07:35 PM
crundes

Looks awesome Barge! Think I might have to give nitro a go in the future...
11-08-2015, 10:12 AM
andrewdosborne

Hey Barge, have f*er 'Telenapped' your double cut concept?

http://www.bigmusicshop.com.au/fende...ch-blonde.html
11-08-2015, 11:31 AM
Fretworn

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Originally Posted by andrewdosborne

Hey Barge, have f*er 'Telenapped' your double cut concept?

http://www.bigmusicshop.com.au/fende...ch-blonde.html

I'm sure he wishes he could lay claim to it, but there have been odd short-run double cut tele's dating back to the 60's and I have seen pictures of a guy back in the '50s with a double cut (but it was a home alteration)
11-08-2015, 12:47 PM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by andrewdosborne

Hey Barge, have f*er 'Telenapped' your double cut concept?

http://www.bigmusicshop.com.au/fende...ch-blonde.html

Yeah as Fretty mentioned, the DC Tele is definitely nothing new and certainly not my invention. Having said that (and correct me if I'm wrong) I can't say I've seen any other DC Esquires around with the TOM setup with the angled back cut on body. Probably is something out there but I'm not aware of it.
12-08-2015, 11:19 AM
bargeloobs

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I saw this carve done the other day and felt compelled to give it a go. I'm just waiting on a black bushing/screw set which should finish the whole neck joint off nicely.
12-08-2015, 11:30 AM
wokkaboy

nice touch Barge, so no neck plate hey. The bushings will look choice dawg and less timber covered up. Should also be nicer to play up the high frets
12-08-2015, 11:40 AM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

nice touch Barge, so no neck plate hey. The bushings will look choice dawg and less timber covered up. Should also be nicer to play up the high frets

No neck plate. Yeah that's the theory behind it, to give a little more access (not that it's much use to me)
12-08-2015, 11:46 AM
wokkaboy

I like bushings better than a neck plate, might think about them for my LP.
So you're saying you don't play past 20th fret much bruh ?
12-08-2015, 11:47 AM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

I like bushings better than a neck plate, might think about them for my LP.
So you're saying you don't play past 20th fret much bruh ?

I don't play much past the 15th to be honest with you bro.
12-08-2015, 11:51 AM
wokkaboy

aye I'm probably the same bro.
So you could convert one of those short necks you hang your axe with to a 15 fret axe dawg ?
12-08-2015, 11:57 AM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

aye I'm probably the same bro.
So you could convert one of those short necks you hang your axe with to a 15 fret axe dawg ?

We'll call it the "Thug Life" model;-)
12-08-2015, 12:15 PM
wokkaboy

haha nice one Barge I remember that paintshop and we were a bit worried about how the notes would fret over that huge hole. It's also a pretty wide neck cuz!
Looks like the Barge and Woks show is back ruling the forum dawg
12-08-2015, 12:24 PM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

a bit worried about how the notes would fret over that huge hole. It's also a pretty wide neck cuz!

No point getting hung up on the details, after all dudes are playing 8 string guitars and look at those fretboards. And that hole is for sloppy players, when you miss a note you just say it "fell down the hole".
12-08-2015, 04:15 PM
WeirdBits

I like the scoop on the back of the heel, it suits the build nicely. I'd double-check the length of the neck screws when they arrive before drilling the ferrule holes, as with the thinned heel and sunken ferrules even the short neck screws can sometimes be borderline too long.
12-08-2015, 04:30 PM
bargeloobs

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Originally Posted by WeirdBits

I like the scoop on the back of the heel, it suits the build nicely. I'd double-check the length of the neck screws when they arrive before drilling the ferrule holes, as with the thinned heel and sunken ferrules even the short neck screws can sometimes be borderline too long.

Yep, I would put money on the fact that they'll probably be too long. They're apparently 45 long, so very similar to the screws that ship with the PB kits, so I reckon I'll be grinding at least 5mm off the bottoms to make em' work.
12-08-2015, 04:30 PM
dingobass

If that happens, out with the hackasaurus and shorten the blighters a tad.
12-08-2015, 04:31 PM
dingobass

Snap!.........
12-08-2015, 04:44 PM
bargeloobs

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingobass

If that happens, out with the hackasaurus and shorten the blighters a tad.

Gonna have to I reckon. Four screws poking through the fingerboard probably not the best look, although I wouldn't mind betting it's happened to some poor schmo somewhere in the history of guitar building.
13-08-2015, 11:15 AM
Fretworn

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Originally Posted by bargeloobs

I saw this carve done the other day and felt compelled to give it a go. I'm just waiting on a black bushing/screw set which should finish the whole neck joint off nicely.

So you weren't tempted to go all the way.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Nashville3.jpg

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