I contemplated that but it doesn't solve the problem of the base of the guitar being curved.
I contemplated that but it doesn't solve the problem of the base of the guitar being curved.
Wow. I'm with Stan, that kit is spectacular.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
Moved on to the headstock next and was looking to possible routed indent part similar to the edge on a Starcaster headstock but taking up a larger portion. I did some testing on scrap wood but couldn't get the finish clean enough for my liking so decided to use two different stains.
I also had a friend cut some vinyl lettering for my logo.
And here are a few more coats of the red with the binding scraped.
We are getting closer to the finish now so I started on the electronics and did another almost finished mockup.
Bring on the clear coats!
Incidently, the cost is a little higher than the current PBG offerings (I paid $358 delivered for body and neck only). I have spoken to Adam about it and he thinks he can get it somewhat cheaper if there's enough interest from the forumites.
some nice progress, love your headstock idea, well done
hell yes to this kit, but
I'd need a lefty...
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
Its a niiiiiiice!
That Karajini red has come up beautifully, VERY interested if PBG do a similar option (Price Dependent) (Also Spousal Tolerance Dependent).
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
very nice Pedro, I have done karijini red over spalted maple and it looks great.
Cool looking headstock logo and the mock build looks damn cool !
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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
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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
Hey pedro,
You got a great colour out of that Karajini Red. I'm assuming that you have put down the intensifiers?
I can see a bit of lumpiness which i would recommend gently sanding down a bit with 1500 (or 2000) grit wet once it cured but before you lay down the clear coats.
Are you using DT finish coats or a different finish?
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Cool Andy, thanks for the advice. I'll definitely do that.
I did about 3 coats of intensifier to get the colour I liked. I will be using the DT final coat to finish.
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