Lyn #14 - Solid-body Acoustic

**robin** · 07-07-2016, 09:12 PM

Gee Zandit, if it sounds half as good as that and I could play half as good as he can I would be a very happy chappie. But I could live without the hairless cat lol. I really like the Yamaha's "Mic" setting, but I notice that the piezo by itself sounded quite harsh, but I am hoping that I can "warm" it up a bit with EQ.

Finally got some more waterslide decals done so I can get back to it next week. I have been suffering serious withdrawal symptoms the last 2 weeks.

**Zandit75** · 08-07-2016, 07:12 AM

Yeah, agreed, it's much better on a blend of SRT Mic and Piezo. I played one recently at The Acoustic Center plugged into a Fishman Artist Acoustic Amp, and it was such a beautiful sound.
It's also a very interesting guitar shape and style, and would be an excellent conversation starter!

**robin** · 08-07-2016, 02:47 PM

Yep, those blended sounds are really nice. I can imagine how nice when put through the Fishman Amp.

I never go into guitar/music shops anymore but I must admit from just watching that video when my retirement plan kicks in (Lotto) I might get me one of them.

**Zandit75** · 08-07-2016, 04:28 PM

I first come across them about 15yrs ago. The 100 series was really nice, and I almost laid down the money right there and then, but I was travelling by plane back to Tassie, and was too scared it would get damaged in transit. I'm pretty sure no one in Tassie carries Yamaha guitars, so I will probably end up getting one from the Acoustic Center when they are on special. They have free shipping, and they cover any damages etc.

**Fretworn** · 09-07-2016, 06:26 AM

**Zandit75** · 09-07-2016, 05:38 PM

Great video Fret. I saw that in the list and meant to watch it the other night, but didn't get to it.

**Arzi** · 04-08-2016, 08:32 PM

Hi Robin

Nice to see you working on another one.

I see you aquired the japanese rasp - how do you like it? I've used it on five cbg or "box guitar" necks so far and I'm loving it more with each build.

Gotta visit here more but I've been busy having a holiday...

Nice work as always Robin!

**robin** · 05-08-2016, 07:02 AM

Thanks Arzi.

Loving the Japanese rasp. I'm right handed so the steadying hand (the left) gets rubbed a bit raw on occasions but the more I use it the more I am perfecting the technique. It can take off heaps of timber but doesn't gouge like an ordinary rasp. Best toy in my toybox.

I must admit I haven't touched my current build for about a month. I seem to have gone back into my doldrums and lost motivation and momentum once again. But its there waiting for me when I am ready.

Cheers mate
rob

**Dedman** · 05-08-2016, 07:41 AM

That's the best way to be, I often have the time and have everything on hand to do something but just don't feel the mojo, so I leave it go rather than force myself and do a sub-standard job.

**robin** · 01-12-2016, 05:05 AM

Well guys, I am finally getting back into this build after a break of too many months.

First thing was to start applying the Naughty Oil. Unfortunately the Oil is a bit old and past it’s prime and a little too thick so flow on nicely. I tried to thin it with both Shellite and White Spirit, but neither seem to make much of a difference. So I haven’t got the usual standard of finish on this one, but it’s a "proof of concept" project for me so I’m not too concerned how it’s finished. Plus as the body is pine I know that it will get marked and damaged during the assembly process. But if it just works I’ll be happy.

I’ve included a photo of how much (or little) Tru Oil I apply to the guitar for each coat. It works out that about 9 or 10 drops will do about half of one side of the guitar. Of course the original soak coat is laid on a bit thicker, but each subsequent coat is applied very thinly.

As per usual with my guitars I apply 20+ coats of TO. But because the TO was a bit thick I had to smooth off the final coats with some 2000 grit paper to get rid of the wipe marks and then finish off with Brasso. Here are some before and after shots with the Brasso.

The back after the 2000 grit sand.