JMA-1 First timer..

[Grubsta]

I managed to get the first intensifying coat on today its been a pretty ordinary weekend weather wise so again i haven't managed to get much done.
Very happy with how its coming along though. I also ordered some dingo tone neck finish and copper tape i still haven't decided on pickups so i might even just use the stock ones for now until i can make up my mind.
I've also taken the pickups out of the pick guard there doesn't seem to be a lot of options out there for a straight swap (that i can find) so i'm going to have a go at making one myself i might even experiment with some different materials.



After 1st Intensifying coat..

[JB RETRO]

Yep that grain is really coming out now. Looking beautiful

[Grubsta]

Yep that grain is really coming out now. Looking beautiful

Thanks JB

[Andy40]

Looking very nice there

[Sonic Mountain]

Looks great.

you can get 3mm acrylic at the green shed that is pretty easy to work with and cheap. I've made a few pick guards out of clear and painted the reverse side, it works really well and gives a lot of options. A drill, a jigsaw with a fine blade, files, sandpaper and patience and its pretty doable yourself.

It is also easy to crack the stuff, so it usually took a few goes

Otherwise, you can mock it up out of cardboard and talk to Pablopepper for a laser cut (I assume) one.

[Grubsta]

Looks great.

you can get 3mm acrylic at the green shed that is pretty easy to work with and cheap. I've made a few pick guards out of clear and painted the reverse side, it works really well and gives a lot of options. A drill, a jigsaw with a fine blade, files, sandpaper and patience and its pretty doable yourself.

It is also easy to crack the stuff, so it usually took a few goes

Otherwise, you can mock it up out of cardboard and talk to Pablopepper for a laser cut (I assume) one.

Ok cheers Sonic thanks for the tips ill check it out its nice to have some different options i was even toying with the idea of making one out of a vinyl L.P. just to see what it looks like.

[Sonic Mountain]

That could work. You can laser cut them too. Because they are quite thin you can do some really intricate detail.

I'm not sure how it would go with hand tools, but theres one way to find out

[Grubsta]

That could work. You can laser cut them too. Because they are quite thin you can do some really intricate detail.

I'm not sure how it would go with hand tools, but theres one way to find out

I'll see how it goes i think ill try and hit up the local op shop to see if they have any old L.P's and give it a go. I can get my hands on a Dremel that might work.

[Sonic Mountain]

I'll see how it goes i think ill try and hit up the local op shop to see if they have any old L.P's and give it a go. I can get my hands on a Dremel that might work.

Oh yeah, thats a good idea re the dremel. I'll bet you can pick up a 5-10 for $5.

Start on the Tchaikovsky before you wreck the Elvis

[JohnH]

Looks great!