Just started on my new kit. Seems decent even if the top was not perfectly aligned. Will once again be Schaller hardware on my build included also their Hannes bridge with piezoelectric pickups
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Just started on my new kit. Seems decent even if the top was not perfectly aligned. Will once again be Schaller hardware on my build included also their Hannes bridge with piezoelectric pickups
Start to get bridge in place with tuners.
Alot of work as there is lots of cables from the bridge.
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Cherryred/black sunburst or grey/black sunburst is my idea of finish. Any input on that would be appreciated.
That hardware is really nice. As for colour of burst, it's obviously very subjective but I'd be super into a grey/black burst
Think its looking nice in cherry/black and it will match HW good.
Lots of glue stains int the maple unfortunatly. Almost done here with the front.
Also ordered DiMarzio pickups.
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YOWSA! That’s looking hot! Nice work piece!👍🏾👍🏾
Slowly make some prgress here.
Using https://nitorlack.com/en/varnishes/stain-en/ dyes, easy to work with so far.
Will be tight fit on preamp, trust me on that.
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I’ve know people have built kits on their dining table but I think this is the first one I’ve seen built on a washing machine. Don’t let the spin cycle vibrate it off the top. You’re doing a fantastic job with the staining. Look forward to how it looks when it gets clear coated.
I like how this is turning out, really nice work Piece. I always find it such a crying shame that factory doesn't recess the control or tremolo covers.
I do love those Hannes bridges, If I ever get around to building the 7 string that is floating around in my head, I'll be using a Hannes 7.
Holes in the back is made by me for the bridge. Beware of the work fitting a Hannes bridge. Its alot of mesuring to do there before drilling.
It also took me some effort to find out how to handle all cabels as the manual from Shaller leave no clues what so ever.
Cover for the electronics has to be on top of the back as the body is so slim I can’t get the pre amp in, in any other way
Wash machine is unplugged 😬😁
i have the non piezo version on my TL, and yes, much measuring even without the piezo!Quote:
Originally Posted by piece
I really like the way this looks. Almost a bit steampunk.
Just to give an idea how it will look.
Now time for some glossy top finish
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Love it, is going to look awesome with that hardware!
10 layers of clear coat so far and counting...
And then the waiting...
How are you doing temperature wise? are you spraying / drying indoors?
Tom Petty provided the soundtrack to finish curing...
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It's not really the hardest part though. Annoying and frustrating, but not that hard.
Put heat on after each layer.Quote:
Originally Posted by RocknRolf
Think the last layer will be done on friday.
Sneak preview
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Wow! That is not what I expected from previous pics. Very nice.
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Looking nice and very smooth. No orange peel.
I like what I see!
Remeber its built on the washmashine ;)
So you just hold the cloth steady, and the washing machine does all the hard vibrating work. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by piece
Hereby qualified to use the phrase: 'rinse and repeat'.Quote:
Originally Posted by piece
cheers, Mark.
Some more pics, now only need time to finish it
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Very nice indeed.
Wife also constanly use the wash maschine. Need to book it so i can do some work.
Is she also building a guitar?Quote:
Originally Posted by piece
hehe :DQuote:
Originally Posted by DarkMark
cheers, Mark
She just likes the vibrations.
I'll see myself out.
This thread...:D
Piece, Your relationship with the washingmachine is really doing your guitar wonders!
Am I seeing some hints of purple coming through the top coat or is that my screen going funky?
So glad it wasn't me......Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
I wrote and deleted it a couple of times :p
Hopefully piece understands it's in jest...
Wife really love the washmaschine, and you all know why ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
No purple in, and little low on time but workung to get it it finished before christmas
If you see a fleet of longships on the horizon, you'll know you've upset him. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
For this one to late, but maybe I should start to put longboats as a logo on my builds 😂
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https://youtu.be/8H_bKap7EL0
Why not! ;)
Or shape the end of the headstock into a dragon head...