The pictures don't really capture the finish, mobile phone pics reduced to 200kb. I'll get it all built and then find a place to upload some full-size photos from the 35mm camera. The shellac is sensational but understated at the same time.
The pictures don't really capture the finish, mobile phone pics reduced to 200kb. I'll get it all built and then find a place to upload some full-size photos from the 35mm camera. The shellac is sensational but understated at the same time.
Even with a phone picture it still looks awesome!
Shiny. Really shiny.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
The front needs some touch-ups, but shellac allows for this by binding into previous coats.
The nature of the shellac finish is that it is extremely-thin, and it's difficult not to go too far in the final polishing phase. Thankfully, adding some more shellac in the spots that I've gone through is easy.
Sprayed lacquer would have been much easier, but this guitar was asking for something more traditional.
Last edited by Island_Moose; 06-07-2015 at 03:49 AM.
that cap is looking stunning Moose keep up the good work
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Beautiful flame on that top. Looks great moose!
your patience is paying off moose, it looks amazing
Stan's LP Build for my Sister: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3146
Benson Pickup Strat mod: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5229
Epiphone LP headstock fix: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3410
Martin Backpacker Repair: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=5038&page=3
'57 Harmony Jazz guitar project: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2972
I've ordered a pair of Moonflower humbuckers from Mr. Fabulous in Melbourne. These are hand-made in Australia. I'll give you all my impressions when I've completed the build.
http://mrfabulous.com.au/guitar%20pickups
Awesome finish Moose. Hard work and patience pays off in the end!
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#Planning 5 String Bass
they seem really good moose.
I know a guy who gets a lot of stuff off Mr Fab, and says it's good
Stan's LP Build for my Sister: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3146
Benson Pickup Strat mod: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5229
Epiphone LP headstock fix: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3410
Martin Backpacker Repair: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=5038&page=3
'57 Harmony Jazz guitar project: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2972
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