Can't see the dusty bits from here. Still looks great! I would not have thought of that as a potential issue. That probably explains why I end up learning things the hard way so often.Originally Posted by Trevor Davies
0One lesson I did learn today - after getting dust falling onto the wet finish - is that the cavity needs to free of dust and binding shavings, otherwise the air pressure from the spray gun going into one f-hole will blow rubbish out the other f-hole!Live and learn.
Thanks fender 3x.
Today I gave the body and neck a light sand with 1500g paper. Then gave everything a few sprayed coats of Cabots water-based satin polyurethane. Now I let it rest a bit more!
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Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Today I have glued on the neck.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic), DMS-1 (Mustang).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
There was a small gap around the neck to body joint. So, I have sprayed the joint area with a few coats of finish.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic), DMS-1 (Mustang).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Very classic look!
Assembled, strung up and string setup completed.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic), DMS-1 (Mustang).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Tasty! Now that really looks like something you'll want to pick up and play! The attention to detail is great. Love the subtle burst--including on the headstock.
How are you liking it as an acoustic? Curious how it compares to your resonator...and of course to a flat-top?
Thanks fender3x.
Currently I'm only using electric strings (11 - 49s). It seems a bit duller (maybe) and a bit quieter compared to my flat-top acoustic, and quiet compared to the resonator! But I expected that (and wanted that). I really wanted the feel and playability of an electric. I like the smaller body size compared to my acoustic! I think I need a good playing session to try it out!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic), DMS-1 (Mustang).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
I have a hollow thinline, and it is a lot quieter than any regular acoustic I have had, but quite a bit louder than a solid electric. It's mostly retired now due to age-related-fragility.
I read that BB King started playing thinline hollow bodies because they were quiet enough to be heard in his hotel room without disturbing the other guests. Small sized could make it a nice travel guitar ;-)
...That said...there are some cool floating pickups around if you feel like channeling your inner Charlie Christian. It would certainly look the part ;-) Nice work!
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