cork sniffers resonator project

[Andyxlh]

That looks unreal. Nice work with the blended joint, I think it will really make it look pro.

[wazkelly]

Wondering how it will tie in with top & bottom binding on the body?

[cork sniffer]

Wondering how it will tie in with top & bottom binding on the body?

Not sure what you mean, the rear binding not going all of the way around the back, or, the black and red colours with white binding?
Either way I'll give it a go and always be open to change. I could even paint black over the rear binding.
Bottom line, I plan on getting it playing in raw condition, disassemble and then finish so I have plenty of time to ruminate.

[Singing Frog]

Have you checked the depth of the cutout for the cone?
Both FrankenWashie and I have (been forced) cut the bottom out of the main body timber exposing a cavity between said timber and the ply back. This increase in volume should help acoustically.
EDIT, compare photos in post #10 and #25.

Yes will go this way as well, I think this is what is meant to happen..

[cork sniffer]

Finally found time to put some wire between the upgraded DiMarzio pots.
I'm a bit heavy handed in this area but when connected to an amp and a pickup joined to the two different circuits it passed the tap test with flying colours. Some insulating to prevent unwanted earthing and it will be time to string up and see how the neck and body relate to each other, actually I know the action is WAY too high but that's next weeks problem

[cork sniffer]

As planned I wanted this kit to make acoustic and electric noise before any attempt to finish. It now breathes and I'm very pleased with the sound. I say sound rather than tone at this early stage. Nothing is really screwed up yet I haven't even cut the bridge grooves. I'm also glad I assembled before paint as I'm not so sure now, small possibility I may run with a natural timber look. I'm liking what I see, will live with it for a couple of days.

[Andyxlh]

Agreed, I'd be very tempted to oil it and leave it like that. Looks unreal from here!

[FrankenWashie]

Very nice work Corksniffer, Very nice indeed.

[cork sniffer]

Agreed, I'd be very tempted to oil it and leave it like that. Looks unreal from here!

In the light of a new day I'm feeling a natural timber look more and more

Very nice work Corksniffer, Very nice indeed.

Cheers mate, it's the work from now on that will make it nice or not. Hope I don't stuff it up
When I mentioned the paint or timber option to my son he said (jokingly) "heavy relic", he's now out of the family

[blinddrew]

I'm always a fan of a natural look when you have a nice bit of timber like that.