nice build Fred, what is the stain you used a very deep brown colour ?
look forward to outdoor pics so we can really see the ash grain
nice build Fred, what is the stain you used a very deep brown colour ?
look forward to outdoor pics so we can really see the ash grain
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Thanks guys for the comments!
@wokkaboy: the stain is a custom colour I asked DB to mix. He mixed me a dark walnut colour, but I was finding it too 'orange' so o got some black stump DT and I mixed them to get the colour I wanted. The neck took more effort to get the same level of colour as the body.
Do you guys know how I could deal the brass plate for the control panel? It takes finger prints like crazy and I am concerned it's going to tarnish too...
Cheers
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#1- STA1M - Completed Jan16 - GOTM Feb16 - Here
#2- IB5 - Completed Aug16 - Here
#3- 335 style 12 strings - 3rd build - Almost done - Here
No #- SG1 'Franck Zappa' - Completed Apr16 for a friend - No build diary (yet?)
#4- 'The Red Plywood Strat' - Completed Aug16 - Here
#5- ST-1JR Star Wars - Completed Dec16 - Here
#6- SG 3 pickups - Almost done - Here
#7- JBA-4M JPJ Bass - Completed Mar18 - Here
cool Fred nice colour you got
you mean seal the brass plate ? Not sure, think you will have to clean it with a cloth regularly
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
there used to be a special clear spray for brass and copper called Incrilac *not sure of the spelling* might be worth checking with a marine paints specialist. You can also use Renaissance wax which is what museums use on all metals and even wood. I usually sell it but I'm out of stock atm and so is my supplier.
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Fred, you'd need to have it lacquered or waxed. Some of the higher quality metal polishes will give you a harder wearing finish, but it will eventually stain/patina over time. Anywhere your lacquering chips will allow air exposure and form little pockets of patina. As @Wokka had said you will need to clean/polish regularly to maintain that bright shine. A little Patina wouldn't matter would it?Originally Posted by FredA
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That's a fantastic colour and build.
Build #1 - ST-1 - Completed
Build #2 - LP-1SS - Completed
Build #3 - TLA-1R - Completed
Build #4 - SGD-612 - Completed
Build #5 - ES-1G - Completed
Build #6 - STA-1HT | Completed
Build #7 - ST1JR - Completed
Current Build #8 - JBA-4
Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
Current Build #10 - PRS-1H
Current Build #11 - AGJR-1 - Completed
Current Build #12 - ATL-1SB
Current Build #13 - GST-1
Current Build #14 - FBM-1
It looks bloody amazing man!!
Hmmm... Two concurrent IB-5 builds. Veeeery interesting....!
first build PRS-1TS in progress...
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4937
second build PRS-1Q in progress...
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4956
Very nice work Fred!! Looks high end!!
So... I've finally finished the IB5!
Truss rod cover is now on, and the Chinese strings have been swapped for a set Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5.
So here are a few photos taken between showers... it even got a couple small dots of rain...
Photos from the front:
#1- STA1M - Completed Jan16 - GOTM Feb16 - Here
#2- IB5 - Completed Aug16 - Here
#3- 335 style 12 strings - 3rd build - Almost done - Here
No #- SG1 'Franck Zappa' - Completed Apr16 for a friend - No build diary (yet?)
#4- 'The Red Plywood Strat' - Completed Aug16 - Here
#5- ST-1JR Star Wars - Completed Dec16 - Here
#6- SG 3 pickups - Almost done - Here
#7- JBA-4M JPJ Bass - Completed Mar18 - Here
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