Drew's ES-5V first (ish) build

[FrankenWashie]

Imgur wins again! That is SHINY! I love it mate, very nice job!

[blinddrew]

Cheers FrankenWashie, and Simon has also informed me of what I'm doing wrong on the linking, so future posts will have embedded pictures.
Now, really, really must get on with it.

[wazkelly]

Gorgeous level of shininess Drew.

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[blinddrew]

Cheers Waz.

Guitar shaped object:

Cue very nervous drilling of tailpiece holes, earth wire hole, tuner screw holes... and breathe.
But then Glue:

Aaaand realise that of your three available clamps, actually only one is large enough to fit round the joint.
Suck it and see territory.

[DarkMark]

Awww, it’s even got it’s own bed and blanket. How do you feel about drilling holes in the sound board for a scratch plate now? I like the different coloured timber’s in the heel of the neck. Is that a full bucket of Tru Oil rags?
Edit, the fret board looks like it’s had some treatment, have you Tru oiled that as well?

[blinddrew]

How do you feel about drilling holes in the sound board for a scratch plate now?

Well, that'll only be one hole, and it doesn't have to be too precise...

Is that a full bucket of Tru Oil rags?

Ha! I hadn't noticed that. Almost, there's a few other rags and bits of paper but I have gone through two t-shirts so far.

[DarkMark]

I believe Tru Oil rags can self combust upon drying. I don’t know how likely it is or if it’s happened to anyone.
Nice to see it coming together.

[blinddrew]

I've read that too, but I dump a cup of water in there every couple of days so I reckon we'll be fine.
Think I'll be putting the electrics in tomorrow then having a look at the nut. That might be a bit ugly.

[DarkMark]

I’ll stay tuned.

[blinddrew]

I saw what you did there!