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  1. Thread: TV

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    So, after a period of ill health and family woes,...

    So, after a period of ill health and family woes, I thought i had better finish this as it was languishing in the corner of the garage for about a year! How time flies! Finessing the frets after...
  2. Thread: Hellcaster

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    Hellcaster

    A bit frivolous perhaps, but using scrap pine I have started the Hellcaster or Manalishi which is jointly inspired by Robert Johnson and Peter Green tracks, Hellhounds on my trail and Green Manalishi...
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    Now that would be something to behold!

    Now that would be something to behold!
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    I actually really like the look and sound of this...

    I actually really like the look and sound of this guitar, I guess it appeals because of the sort of Tele/SG cross over which I attempted myself with my SGT
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    Superb finish, Lovely!

    Superb finish, Lovely!
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    This will be something special, any plans for an...

    This will be something special, any plans for an unusual neck?
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    I've been laid up for a while, (not C19...

    I've been laid up for a while, (not C19 thankfully, but a foot problem) so no building etc. Been sitting at home playing and practising scales etc. As a way back to this obsessive pastime, I decided...
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    Finished this one with a simple ebony stain and...

    Finished this one with a simple ebony stain and semi matt wax so as to highlight the brightwork (well that's my story anyway!) After using the snakeskin vinyl wrap on another project, a friend gave...
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    Point taken Gentlemen, I was taught this...

    Point taken Gentlemen, I was taught this technique by an old gunsmith friend for working on hard walnut stocks and have had no scratch or loose wire issues, maybe not so good on guitar bodies
    Both...
  10. Thread: TV

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    Thank you Sonic and Mark, I shall endeavour to...

    Thank you Sonic and Mark, I shall endeavour to follow your guidance with patience, I do have a tendency to rush things so will have to exercise restraint as I work on this oneI
  11. Thread: TV

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    I seem to be chasing the buzz/dead notes at the...

    I seem to be chasing the buzz/dead notes at the moment and would appreciate some guidance, particularly from you neck building guys.
    As stated previously, I seem to have run out of my easy set-up...
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    Wow! 50 coats! I need to seriously reassess my...

    Wow! 50 coats! I need to seriously reassess my finishing commitment!
    I have found that applying oil (I prefer Danish) with 0000 grade wire wool will bring a deep finish fairly rapidly, in about...
  13. Thread: TV

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    A bit of work on the neck and I am nearly there....

    A bit of work on the neck and I am nearly there. I decided to fettle the original plastic nut before making a new one. I had to cut in about 3mm to get the action right and this actually revealed not...
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    £60 ($AU 106) Telecaster

    Given to me by a work colleague was this Glarry Telecaster that he bought before Christmas for £60 brand new from the 'bay. His son decided that he did not want to play guitar (couldn't be bothered...
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    This is starting to look like something really...

    This is starting to look like something really special!
  16. Thread: TV

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    I got a bit done on the TV and assembled for...

    I got a bit done on the TV and assembled for check and playability test. Not wired up at this time but I have some issues to address. The nut is way too high, I may fit a brass or bone one as the...
  17. Thread: Reso-T

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    Well I finished putting it all together, though...

    Well I finished putting it all together, though not too happy with the paint (automotive rattle cans) Probably rushed the prep due to workshop constraints too. I may revisit the finish at a later...
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    Have you any transparent acrylic? maybe the best...

    Have you any transparent acrylic? maybe the best of both worlds?
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    This is indeed inspiring! Makes my work look like...

    This is indeed inspiring! Makes my work look like logs 🪵 there are some fine craftsmen on this site
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    I am on record as saying I don’t really like...

    I am on record as saying I don’t really like Strats but yours is changing my opinion in a similar way that Sonics offset changed my mind about those types. I am perhaps being educated here!
  21. Thread: Reso-T

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    I managed a few hours on the resonator today...

    I managed a few hours on the resonator today (sneaked off work early to catch some daylight)
    I fitted the 3mm aluminium plate back with screws. (still with protective cover in picture) I test fitted...
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    well this is proper lutherin! I am in awe of...

    well this is proper lutherin!
    I am in awe of your skills Sir!
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    Had a bit of sunshine today so cracked on with a...

    Had a bit of sunshine today so cracked on with a few bits outside. I reshaped the headstock, fitted the ferrule block and tuners for a test set-up. Happy to report all is well with the intonation and...
  24. Thread: TV

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    A Brancaster? good for all those loose riffs

    A Brancaster? good for all those loose riffs
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    Thanks Simon, you just about nailed it with your...

    Thanks Simon, you just about nailed it with your description, with the tone midway it is a very Gibson like sound and 2 finger power chords sound pretty epic (I may have upset the neighbours a touch...
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