At first glance I read fur coats and only on re-reading saw four coats haha.
OK Fred, back to the program now.....
Cheers, Waz
At first glance I read fur coats and only on re-reading saw four coats haha.
OK Fred, back to the program now.....
Cheers, Waz
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Very cool build so far you got! I'm looking forward to seeing it finished! I intend on getting one of these SG models aswell, but a 12 string with 24 frets - and dye/stain it blue. I'll be using your post for reference!
The bevel on the guitar when you got it is more like the Epiphone SG's when they were being built in Korea (as are the positioning of the controls - Gibson's are more side-by-side rather than in a diamond-like thing, not unlike the Les Pauls. I have one). And I plan on strengthening the bevel on my kit when I get it as well. I have to admit I got excited when I saw you had done the same thing. Looks great! Definitely more Gibson like!
Cheers Greggo.
I've been busy slowly applying poly ro the guitar. 17 coat so far and still want to apply 10 to 12.
Quite happy so far.
The neck is done, i can now apply the decal and start clear coating the black headstock, but I tested the tuners and it's looking pretty nice.
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#1- STA1M - Completed Jan16 - GOTM Feb16 - Here
#2- IB5 - Completed Aug16 - Here
#3- 335 style 12 strings - 3rd build - Almost done - Here
No #- SG1 'Franck Zappa' - Completed Apr16 for a friend - No build diary (yet?)
#4- 'The Red Plywood Strat' - Completed Aug16 - Here
#5- ST-1JR Star Wars - Completed Dec16 - Here
#6- SG 3 pickups - Almost done - Here
#7- JBA-4M JPJ Bass - Completed Mar18 - Here
looking awesome Fred, level of gloss looks fine to me now !
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
@ Simon you will probably reach overlord status tonight so congrats mate, fastest overlord by a mile - 7 odd months !
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
I will If I keep posting a few one-line posts like this one!
Loving your work Fred!
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Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Great looking guitar so far, the gold really sets it off - the gloss is building up very nicely
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
Looks fantastic Fred! The reshaping and the colour both work really well. I've never been a huge fan of SG's, but those last few pics may have me changing my mind...
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
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