My first Pitbull JR-1DC

[Fretworn]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-GsO_0l_dM

Simon, for your inspiration this is the French band Lazuli. You will see one of the guys playing a bizarre instrument called a "leode" that he invented after losing the use of one of his arms in a motorcycle accident. They also have a guy playing a Warrguitar which is similar to a Chapman Stick.

[Dajavoodoo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-GsO_0l_dM

Simon, for your inspiration this is the French band Lazuli. You will see one of the guys playing a bizarre instrument called a "leode" that he invented after losing the use of one of his arms in a motorcycle accident. They also have a guy playing a Warrguitar which is similar to a Chapman Stick.

Thanks so much for that, now I want want one of those Leode instruments. I will have to research some more. I wonder if they are commercially available? If not I could alway ask the guy who made it if he makes them by request. Thanks again.

[stan]

wow what a story, you and the kids are doing well then mate. member bassman here (Elliot) has a Chapman Stick, get onto him for more. All the best with the build, watching eagerly

[kells80aus]

Hi Pussyhores,

Just love the DC. I like the subtle burst.

Taking the option with the loom is a great idea.

I always look for a different option with builds and wiring

PK

[Dajavoodoo]

After a week of applying Tru-Oil to the neck and body I think I'm almost finished, maybe just a few more and then a final wet sand with my 1200 grit. I would have done about 10 coats to the body so far but I have finished on the neck at 6 coats.
On the third coat I wet sanded with Tru-Oil and 600 grit to pore fill. I had read somewhere that basswood although it was porous did not necessary need a pore fill but I did it anyway and I think it helped.
After every coat I gave it a light 0000 steel wool rub to take out any drip marks and high points. I am quite surprised at the gloss and reflectiveness of the finish.
I plan on leaving for two weeks to cure and harden before I attempt to cut with Meguiars Utimate Compound and polishing with some carnauba wax.
Is two weeks the right time to leave it to cure?



thanks, Simon

[wokkaboy]

looking nice and shiny Simon, generally 2 weeks should be enough for 10 odd coats of naughty oil to cure before polishing

[stan]

that's a nice finish R!

you are doing a great job, looks nice and clean

[gavinturner]

Looking amazing Simon.

Cheers,
Gav.

[andrewdosborne]

Coming along very nicely, and good job with the finish


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[Dajavoodoo]

While I have been waiting for the body finish to completely cure I have been working on the headstock. Nothing fancy in the shaping, just a simple angled / cut out of the top. My next power tool acquisition will be a jigsaw so my next headstock shape may be a little more adventurous.
I have sprayed it a semi gloss black enamel, put my logo on and are completing with a few coats of spray clear.
The word "Sonoro" according to the dictionary of Italian musical terms means "Resonant with a deep tone". I thought that was an appropriate description of a guitar so I decided to use it as my headstock logo.


Looking thought the kit my scratchplate is a bit scratched up, ironic I know but does anyone know where I could buy a new one in Australia?

thanks, Simon