AES-1 Special

Yeah, it's quite a long way down the list of jobs so I suspect it'll get a lot more use before it gets redone.

Haven’t been able to get the pots I want from my usual suspects as they are out of stock. Anyhow, this has been sitting around for a couple of months now so time to start the polishing process. 1500, 2000 wet sand today. Another day I’ll hit it with the fine sanding pads. Feels great, but looks like a contour map at the moment.

Excited to see this unveil

Well BD, it’s not finished yet, it needs some more polishing in spots to remove the layer marks. I obviously didn’t polish enough on my GR-1SF because it you keep on polishing they disappear. I’ve run out of light for today which is a good thing as I can’t rush it finished.

Looks great. Love the colours.

Looks great.

That's coming along nicely!

That is a fine looking thing.

Thanks guys.
Tuners attached. I’m pleased to announce that I didn’t drill pilot holes all the way through the side walls for the tuner screws this time. Where shall I attach the tone and volume knob? Absence of F holes gives many options. Still waiting on internet stores to stock everything I want in one purchase.

If it were mine, I might think about putting them on the upper bout, rather like an electro-acoustics's controls (if I could get some suitable low-profile knobs), or else in the more traditional position if you feel you'll be adjusting them a lot so need them close to your right hand playing position without getting in the way. How far does the pickup lead reach? Does that limit how far away the volume control can go from the pickup? Best not to have to extend that unless absolutely necessary.