Hi guys it's been a while. I've been plugging away on this build for a while but I've recently picked up full time work and haven't had a chance to post a thread.
The kit is gorgeous and I got very lucky with the top. The only bummer was a glue/knot/sand through from factory that just would not budge with the usual tricks so I've just left it there for character.
The build is actually finished now so this thread will backlog the process.
Stay tuned!
http://imgur.com/p8HHGWY
So this is where it began. Started with FW Cedar and did a once over on the top. Sanded this back pretty roughly so it had some colour here and there before I started the burst.
For the burst itself I used FW cedar, maple and a bit of Dingotone Coolangatta Gold I had left over. Started from the outside with the cedar and dragged really hard with a rag wet with metho to pull the stains together. I then wiped gold across from the middle outwards using the same method.
http://imgur.com/dB2AHO7
This is the final product drying
http://imgur.com/ifc5yAH
Gluing the neck was quite an easier process than I thought it would be. No mishaps and the rake was at a good angle.
Last edited by Nickosaurus; 06-12-2015 at 08:52 AM.
Here's a nifty little reel spooling jig I made for those fisherman out there. Basically there's a tension spring behind the spool. Lock the spool on with a nut and then lock the nut with a wing nut at the right tension. Then you can put perfect tension on your line every time. Works like a charm.
http://imgur.com/ZoEa8Zt
Last edited by Nickosaurus; 06-12-2015 at 08:52 AM.
Wiring this thing wasn't as hard as I'd thought it'd be. The main thing I found was preparation was everything. To do it I used a shoe box and on the lid I did a mirror image of the loom so when I remove it it'd fit the right way on the guitar. Once I'd wired the loom I made sure all of the wire lengths were just about on point so there wasn't much deviation when they were in the cavity. The hardest part to position was the jack on the far end of the body. To position it I fed a piece of wire though the jack and tied a big knot on the bottom so it wouldn't pull through. I then fed the wire through the jack hole and pulled the jack right through the body and into position. Pushed the wire back out into the cavity and extracted with needle nose pliers and it was sweet. The pots were easy enough to put my pinky through the f hole and position.
This is the final product:
http://imgur.com/cmzNRB2
http://imgur.com/vC9Hgyz
http://imgur.com/ZF1GWqO
With the annoying mark I decided to keep this one looking a little bit used. Very happy with how it turned out and the electronics worked first try with no issues. Will hopefully post a video demo in the coming week.
Hope you guys enjoyed the build and sorry it was a quick one!
Last edited by Nickosaurus; 06-12-2015 at 08:54 AM.
nice build Nicko must be good to be back building again after a big break. Well done on getting a full time job too so you can fund the next project or two !
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Forgot to mention - was able to directly mount pups as the routes were pretty clean
Nice build Nicko that burst is fantastic. What did you use for top coat?
Tony
Looks good, Nicko! You've achieved a great burst there!
I've got that wiring job to look forward to!
Agree with Tony and also keen to know what you used for the top coat.Originally Posted by vh2580
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