Glad to see this being dusted off - it's looking great
Glad to see this being dusted off - it's looking great
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
Respect & admiration!
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
Good to see you back and moving forward dude.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
So hand rubbed stain bursts......
Yeah/Nah.
The back has yet to get its final riming of Japan black, but I need to retape before that happens as, once it’s done, I will be reshooting the black sides and the neck and HS.
Final headstock shape is now set, just some fine sanding touch up to do.
I had thought to carve fading channels down from the head piece in toward the inlay. But then I said “Shut up Igor!” And continued on my merry way. Aside for now while I wait for tape to arrive later in the week.
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Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Don’t be too hard on yourself. The front doesn’t look so bad...I’ve seen worse.
1) ES-5V
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...highlight=Es5v
2) ES-3 (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=8953
3) GR-1SF (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=9376
4) Non-Pit Bull Travelling Guitar.
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10303
5) AES-1 Special (Unwanted Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=11118
Front looks great I reckon. Very 'vintage'.
First (proper) build: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=8546
Second build: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ad.php?t=10229
The front is perfectly acceptable. The back's a bit 'meh' ATM but it's not finished. And if necessary you can always just go very dark on the back. It doesn't need to perfectly match the front.
Build #1, failed solid body 6 string using neck from a scrapped acoustic (45+ odd years ago as a teenager!)
Build #2, ugly parlour semi with scratch built body and ex Peavey neck
Build #3, Appalachian Dulcimer from EMS kit
Build #4, pre-owned PB ESB-4
Build #5, Lockdown Mandolin
Build #6, Sixty six body for Squier
Build #7, Mini Midi Bass
Agree with all the other comments, I reckon that burst is pretty good.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"