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    If 7 took me a while to get used to I can only...

    If 7 took me a while to get used to I can only imagine what 12 feels like!

    Also, shout out to Brendan for the comments on my guitar, I appreciate the kind words.

    I'll just have to buy another...
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    Congratulations to jmax, really well done on the...

    Congratulations to jmax, really well done on the W.
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    Acoustasonic Kits

    I have seen these new guitars from Fender recently and would love to do a kit build of one of these.

    Personally love this take on a semi-hollow, they also do Tele and Jazzmaster versions.
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    Great job Dom! I am a big SOAD fan and Daron...

    Great job Dom!

    I am a big SOAD fan and Daron was the inspiration behind my IC build too. Love seeing other Iceman fans.
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    Ozzbike is the kid that bought all the raffle...

    Ozzbike is the kid that bought all the raffle tickets! :p Good luck to ya!
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    Love seeing another IC build, great job. Love the...

    Love seeing another IC build, great job. Love the binding and gold hardware!

    Is that not a flame maple top though?
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    Custom IC-7 String

    Here is my entry for GOTM, finished on 5th of May

    Specs:

    27” scale length
    Basswood body
    Spalted maple top
    Maple neck
    Rosewood fretboard
    Tune-o-matic bridge
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    Finished product!

    Here it is!

    40461

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    Very happy with how this has turned out, the slight sheen on the top is exactly what I was after.

    Getting used to playing a 7 again (after about 4 years of not...
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    Ah I wish I saw this comment before I finished...

    Ah I wish I saw this comment before I finished stringing up, I didn't notice any interference when I played it, but I do have a noise gate pedal. At least if I notice anything further down the track...
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    Been a while since I posted an update here, been...

    Been a while since I posted an update here, been busy with some general life stuff.

    The body and neck are finished now, I ended up applying a couple very thin coats of clear on the top of the body...
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    Cheers Simon i'll keep building up layers of BLO...

    Cheers Simon i'll keep building up layers of BLO then
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    Thanks for the comments guys, really appreciate...

    Thanks for the comments guys, really appreciate the feedback!

    Big fan of your IC build Graham, looks killer. :cool:
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    Staining and oiling

    I stained the back of the guitar now and successfully achieved my two-tone look I was after. Unfortunately had some red stain bleed through the veneer, oh well.

    https://imgur.com/a/FgrVNc1

    I...
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    Thanks Simon, yeah that glue spot is annoying....

    Thanks Simon, yeah that glue spot is annoying. But im going to wear it as a badge of honour to honour my first build.

    Good point about the linseed, it has the smell of one of my old (very old)...
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    Update!

    Ok so after a bit of a hiatus, I have now drilled out the hole where my selector switch will go, just below the volume knob.

    I also started staining...with mixed results...

    I didn't realise...
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    Thanks Simon, I have taped up the area in any...

    Thanks Simon, I have taped up the area in any case. Do you reckon a spade bit would work?
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    Drilling through body+veneer

    Just got back from my trip away, so can continue with this build finally.

    I did some fret work last night, they needed quite a bit of levelling, but now it looks really nice with a bit of lemon...
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    This looks really awesome Graham, well done. Im...

    This looks really awesome Graham, well done. Im building my custom Iceman now, going to check out your build diary for inspo.
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    Thanks Dozy, I thought as much!

    Thanks Dozy, I thought as much!
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    I have a question about sanding if anyone could...

    I have a question about sanding if anyone could help me out:

    The Pit Bull instruction manual PDF on the website says not to sand beyond 220 grit, I have sanded to a very smooth 400 grit, it feels...
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    I have begun sanding today, the amount of...

    I have begun sanding today, the amount of contours in the body is a pain. I am very careful not to go anywhere near the veneer as well. I will make another pass over with 400 grit tomorrow morning.
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    Looks like a great kit, and idea what colour scheme you are going to go with? As a big Metallica fan I love the Explorer.
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    Kit arrived yesterday, initial thoughts are i'm...

    Kit arrived yesterday, initial thoughts are i'm very happy with how it looks. However I noticed that the shop forgot to do the routing for the pickup selector switch, and also didn't include the...
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    Scheduled for delivery today or tomorrow....

    Scheduled for delivery today or tomorrow. Hopefully can start sanding by the weekend. I'm off to Adelaide next week so really hoping it arrives before then.
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    Thanks Trev, I have a "vintage amber" stain...

    Thanks Trev,

    I have a "vintage amber" stain from Colortone that looks to be exactly what im after, and for the back I found a Maple coloured stain from Bunnings that looks ok. I'll get some test...
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