Dedmans build 4 ES5-V

[Dedman]

Again not much done today (giving the ink a few days to really dry as there are 6 coats on it) so I finished sanding down the new dots and the fret board, I haven't done the final polish on the frets as they are going to get tape residue on them when I mask up for the paint. I ordered some 1mm sheet brass from Ebay, decided to cut my head stock logo from it. Quite a few firsts for me on this build, first kit with a bound body, first burst attempt, first go at replacing fetboard dots , first hollow body, first build with a trapeze tail piece, now I'm deciding if I should try inlaying this brass or just round/bevel the edges and glue it on.

[wokkaboy]

sounds good Dedman, well if you don't try things for the first time you won't learn new tricks. Think if you can inlay the copper lettering it will look much better. Should all come together as a really cool axe as you always do build !

[Dedman]

I'm temped to make a plaque kinda thing to go in the tailpiece like Gibson used on some of their Artist models, but have yet to find a picture of the back showing how they are held on

[wokkaboy]

wow that would be a cool touch Dedman, so your trapeze tailpiece has an area where you could fit a plaque ? I guess the plaque needs to be a snug fit and glue it in ?
These sort of touches are what judges of GOTM are looking for and always score bonus points

[Dedman]

I have the same tail piece as in the pic, mines a Kluson. I'm wondering if there isn't just a channel in the sides it sits in and is held by spring pressure from the sides

[stan]

I have the same tail piece as in the pic, mines a Kluson. I'm wondering if there isn't just a channel in the sides it sits in and is held by spring pressure from the sides

was thinking exactly this...

[Dedman]

well, there is tomorrows job set up! I'll do a test with a scrap of pine

[Dedman]

not much happening, I painted the sides black yesterday and spent some time with different air brushes and needles/jets to work out what gave the best spray pattern for the burst ( worse than tuning SU carbs! )so once the weather clears (looks like rain here today) I'll be ready.
I'm not in any hurry as the brass to make the headstock logo wont get here till next week and I want to paint the neck at the same time as the body. Still got to try making that plaque thing too.

[pablopepper]

Hey Deddy, I might be able to help with the plaque. I have some incredibly strong transfer tape (very thin double sided tape, basically sheet glue) that will hold it in place securely rather than trying to cut a channel in the tailpiece.

[Dedman]

thanks Pab, I'm waiting to hear back from a custom inlay guy as to if he can do the design I want to put on it, if he says yes I'll go ahead with it.