First build - TL-1TH

[FrankenWashie]

Well, I do have the green light for one more. Based on conversations I think I could get away with one every 6 months.



I have sort of been doing that with pedal builds. And a tube amp build is lurking somewhere down the line. But all these things have the same problem: saturation. I like building stuff, but even I feel like I don't need that many more pedals or guitars.

Wait, am I allowed to say that? Do I need to hand in my membership card? I don't see any angry mobs wielding flaming torches...

You needn’t worry about the Mobth Thir, There’th no thortage of mobth at the ‘Lab. Thome hot melted lead from the battlementth thorth them out nithely.

[jugglindan]

The Blueycaster decal arrived on Friday, and I have a good enough weather window ahead (aided by the shed heater during the critical hours after spraying). So today I sanded the neck up to 280 and then a very light sand with 320 before tack cloth and a first coat of clear. No stain, since I want a light coloured neck. The plan is to let that dry overnight, put the decals on in the morning, let them dry for 6 hours and then the first of the post-decal clear coats. With luck I will get two good coats on tomorrow and two or three the next day before the colder weather and rain hits on Wed.

I have been using so many decals for pedal builds that I feel confident of getting them on accurately without too much fuss. I just need to remember to leave room for the string trees.

In my haste today I have a fair-sized run on the back of the headstock, but previous experience has shown that the SCA clear settles quite nicely before it dries, and I plan to have enough coats that I can sand out any runs safely.

[Retroman33]

Where did you end up sources the print for the decal from? I see a member created it for you, but did you get it professionally printed elsewhere? Looking forward to seeing this application.
How many cans of clear have you used on this project?

[jugglindan]

Where did you end up sources the print for the decal from? I see a member created it for you, but did you get it professionally printed elsewhere? Looking forward to seeing this application.
How many cans of clear have you used on this project?

I got the decal printed at Dr Decal and Mr Hyde. Cost almost $30 with postage, but I packed some other decals onto the A4 sheet.

As for clear, I think I am on my 4th 400g can of SCA clear. But that includes 5 effect pedal enclosures, all with at least 3 coats, lots of coats on the body that I stuffed up and had to sand back, then respray, and now the neck.

[jugglindan]

The Blueycaster lives!


Well, almost. Still a ways to go...

Edit: Bluey is not blurry, that's just my photo. Also, the gloss level on the decal is higher than surrounds now, but that should equalise once I get the remaining clear coats on.

[Bakersdozen]

Looking good !!

[JohnH]

So good! I better not let my daughter see though or she'll start demanding I make her one, ha ha

[Bakersdozen]

So good! I better not let my daughter see though or she'll start demanding I make her one, ha ha

Same here. At least its not an Octonauts one

[FrankenWashie]

So good! I better not let my daughter see though or she'll start demanding I make her one, ha ha

Same here. At least its not an Octonauts one

and +1 with Hatchimals.

[jugglindan]

Creature report! Creature report!

While my daughter approves, this guitar is mine! It's a blueycaster for playing the blues. It's also a subtle pun on Pitbull Guitars, and in no small part, the guitar is a tribute to my parents, both of whom loved blue and white (avid Bulldogs fans). While I don't like the Bulldogs, or even football in any variation for that matter, I liked the idea of tipping my hat to those memories.