First I started with a quick mock-up to see if all parts are here.
Then on to shaping the head stock to a Gibson type. I made a template from an old S.G. copy I've had for 30 odd years. Then cut it out with a jig-saw, a bit of filing with a half round rasp and sanding,sanding,sanding. Then I put a couple of coats of Mahogany stain onto it.
Such an exciting kit Wayne. Nice mahogany stain on the maple!
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Build #1 - ST-1 - Completed
Build #2 - LP-1SS - Completed
Build #3 - TLA-1R - Completed
Build #4 - SGD-612 - Completed
Build #5 - ES-1G - Completed
Build #6 - STA-1HT | Completed
Build #7 - ST1JR - Completed
Current Build #8 - JBA-4
Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
Current Build #10 - PRS-1H
Current Build #11 - AGJR-1 - Completed
Current Build #12 - ATL-1SB
Current Build #13 - GST-1
Current Build #14 - FBM-1
nice progress Wayne
Current Builds and status
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
Completed builds
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
great colour on this guitar, nice start
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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
Thanks guys, I appreciate the good words. I wasn't going to go with the mahogany because it looked purple in the bottle, so I got a couple of different testers and tried it out on some plywood and I'm glad I chose the mahogany,it looks great. I'll post a couple of pics.
This is the start of the staining. I started with some colour reducer and a couple of drops of stain,then added more stain to the mix to darken the edges.
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Then I went full colour around the edges and blended it in. Wasn't easy with the blending but I persisted.
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Now I'm ready for a couple of coats of clear poly.
Man these ES-3s are becoming popular and there are some amazing bursts happening on them. All of a sudden everyone wants a jazzbox.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
wow looking good
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
Burst looks really great! Will look even better with some clear on there
cheers,
Gav.
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Thanks for the encouragement guys, every bit helps. I did the wiring while waiting for poly to dry for the next coat.
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Then I put another coat of poly. Damn spray gun fell off the bench with one coat of poly left to apply and split the nozzle in half. Went to buy a new nozzle but that brand of spray gun is out date, so I had to buy a whole new spray gun. Unfortunately a bit more complicated than the last and it's spitting all over the place. This new spray gun is so bloody temperamental.
Put the final coat of poly on, not 100% happy with it, what do you think?
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While waiting for the poly to dry I installed the machine heads.
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Most ES-175 have a rosewood bridge under the tune-o-matic bridge so I'll be looking into this possibility next.
That looks gorgeous in the sunshine! Great job on the burst Wayne.
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