After sanding, I have given the body and the neck two coats of dingotone - Coolangatta gold. It has come out a little darker than I expected , but I am happy with it. The neck will need a few more coats to match the body.
After sanding, I have given the body and the neck two coats of dingotone - Coolangatta gold. It has come out a little darker than I expected , but I am happy with it. The neck will need a few more coats to match the body.
Last edited by Trevor Davies; 10-05-2020 at 01:07 PM.
After more coats of the neck and body, and waiting for them to dry, I have come up with a few possible names for this guitar. I hope these have not been chosen by others. Any comments.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
I think the Winged-V would look good horizontally at the top of the headstock.
Mantra: No more pedals, must finish BlueyCaster...
Disclaimer: I haven't done woodwork since high school, and wasn't really paying attention at the time ...
There is a V in coVid...
1) ES-5V
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...highlight=Es5v
2) ES-3 (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=8953
3) GR-1SF (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=9376
4) Non-Pit Bull Travelling Guitar.
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10303
5) AES-1 Special (Unwanted Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=11118
Small truss rod cover - Phat V where the normal Script logo would be.
Large truss rod cover -V- on the top and Korona 19 on the truss rod cover.
My $0.02
While adding more DT coats to the body and neck, my impatience has got the better of me.
So I decided to give the soldering a go. I have swapped the 3-way switch with an all black one I purchased. I have left room for the pup wires on the connector strip. I purchased some Irwin wire stripping pliers which did a great job at removing the insulation.
It has been a while since I soldered, but all seemed to go OK.
I have also had a go at making a wooden template to make a custom truss rod cover - some 3-ply pick guard is on its way. My trial with MDF sheet worked well using a router table with flush trim bit followed by 45o bit.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Good work. That test truss rod cover looks nice.
Everything has been going slowly due to cooler weather.
I have now completed the 3 ply truss rod cover.
Started coating the body and neck in tru-oil - 4 coats so far.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Nice work on the truss rod cover
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
Put it all together. All the electronics works - yeah. Still need to do correct setup.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
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