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  1. 30-03-2017, 08:42 AM #461
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    How's this for craftmanship!!




    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup

    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
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  2. 30-03-2017, 08:48 AM #462
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    This build is still in progress, here's the body with some Naptha over the top.


    The neck being built


    Carving the face of the headstock!
    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup

    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
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  3. 30-03-2017, 08:51 AM #463
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    And now, the ultimate fretboard!
    Started with Ebony FIngerboard


    Cut the fret slots


    Cutout where the inlays will sit


    Glued white veneer to the fret slot sections
    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup

    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
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  4. 30-03-2017, 08:53 AM #464
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    Preparing the Inlays


    Masking the fret slots to keep them clean


    Gluing in the inlay pieces


    Cut off the taper
    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup

    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
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  5. 30-03-2017, 08:54 AM #465
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    very nice Zandit, shows you what you can do with a truckload of experience, patience and good tools
    Current Builds and status
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    Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck

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  7. 30-03-2017, 08:56 AM #466
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    Preparing and gluing white & black veneer to the sides




    Added some more binding and Purfling and done!!


    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup

    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
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  8. 30-03-2017, 08:57 AM #467
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    Quote Originally Posted by wokkaboy View Post
    very nice Zandit, shows you what you can do with a truckload of experience, patience and good tools
    This is beyond anything I've seen before! A few choice words slipped out when I first came across the photos of that sound hole!!
    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup

    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
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  9. 01-04-2017, 11:39 AM #468
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    Wow, Zandit. Just wow!
    "Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
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  10. 01-04-2017, 11:41 AM #469
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    Customised Stingray. I suspect koa is involved. Nonetheless, phwoar!
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  12. 01-04-2017, 02:02 PM #470
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bass Guy View Post
    Customised Stingray. I suspect koa is involved. Nonetheless, phwoar!
    Gobsmacked.......
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