Mattia Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Yep, I do it as standard now. I think I stole it from Mark Swanson, and god knows where he saw it first. It's a very sexy look. I promised to post a demo on how I do it, but I'm having computer trouble, and can't get the *$%£! pictures off my digital camera onto the computer. As soon as I get that sorted I'll post it. Mr.Gums - lookin very nice, and clean - I love teh clean! Setch: get ye a USB card reader. Seriously. So much less hassle than plugging in a camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I have, it's the problem. The USB reader on my computer (running ubunto) works fine, and mounts the flash card everytime. The one on my windows machine (which I use for image editting) is a picky bastard, and won't mount the card. I've tried using the GIMP to edit my images, but it makes my brain hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted September 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 the arched bak veneer isnt rocket science, you just have to coerce the wood to co-operate, bully the thing! heres what i did: (poor pic i know, sorry) first soak the veneer in hot water on the stove, then bend it round a rolling pin and allow to dry outside for an hour, once thats done its more or less the right shape for joining. Then just clamp the flat part down first, then squeeze a rolling pin against the curve and clamp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurits Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 That candlewax trick seems pretty neat. Also, your work looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Exactly how I did it, except I was paranoid about losing the Koa to carelessness. The secret mixture in question is a mix of car claying lubricant and water as it plasticises the wood nicely without leaving anything that acetone can't remove before finishing :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted September 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 installed the tuners today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKirk Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 I like the headstock. It fits all 8 tuners well and looks to be a straight string pull over the nut. It would be a little pointy to me on a 6 string but hey, there's 8 tuners on that beast so it's expected. Still flows well. Lookin forward to seein it with a finish. I like green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova9 Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 I like the headstock. It fits all 8 tuners well and looks to be a straight string pull over the nut. It would be a little pointy to me on a 6 string but hey, there's 8 tuners on that beast so it's expected. Still flows well. Lookin forward to seein it with a finish. I like green! I'm really liking the clean work. Ps. Which uni you returning to? Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushy the shroom Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Wow, very professional looking, and the shape definitely works for me. But why a two-piece maple cap as if it were bookmatched when it's not (unless I'm blind)? I would have just gone one-piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted September 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 AAhhh wel spotted! Im a student at Belfast art college doing ,funnily enough, product design. these forms are mind bending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted September 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Wow, very professional looking, and the shape definitely works for me. But why a two-piece maple cap as if it were bookmatched when it's not (unless I'm blind)? I would have just gone one-piece. mushy, that is a bookmatched piece, i cut it myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted September 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) now i just have to wait for parts to be delivered Edited September 4, 2006 by THIRSTYGUMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahilltrade Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 more more more....i want moreee. when are you expecting your shippment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radrobgray Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 looking awsome. what will this thing be tuned to, BEADGBEA? also how thick is your headplate, backstrapping, and headstock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exafro Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 looking awsome. what will this thing be tuned to, BEADGBEA? also how thick is your headplate, backstrapping, and headstock? With a band name like Putrefy, I'm gonna have to guess it will have a low F instead of a high A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 looking awsome. what will this thing be tuned to, BEADGBEA? also how thick is your headplate, backstrapping, and headstock? With a band name like Putrefy, I'm gonna have to guess it will have a low F instead of a high A. exactly! Low all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 a little update, still waiting for parts unfortunately so ive been carving the J Customs Logo outa sum pearl ; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) I've also been trying some staining using the black, sand back THEN colour method which i believe Ritter uses to achieve those ocean deep quilted finishes: : and..................... http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/THI...S/GREENNNNN.jpg Nice, but the pics are too big, resize pease! Edited January 13, 2007 by Maiden69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Looking nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 That thing is looking hot! I love the shape headstock shape and the green color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 (edited) Inlay is finished! and looks pretty good too Edited October 5, 2006 by THIRSTYGUMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 You might be sanding out too much black. I don't know, Drak seems to be the pro on those type of finishes. The inlay looks pretty good? It looks amazing! Very very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) a wee update on things here,: spot the E.T.S bridge and custom made Seymore Duncan invader 8 string pickup inlay routed, http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/THI...MS/IMG_4041.jpg and set in (not glued yet) http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/THI...MS/IMG_4043.jpg Edited October 23, 2006 by Maiden69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 and set in (not glued yet) http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/THI...MS/IMG_4043.jpg Are you going for a contrasting line around the inlays, or is that just a really big gap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 and set in (not glued yet) http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/THI...MS/IMG_4043.jpg Are you going for a contrasting line around the inlays, or is that just a really big gap? its only a little gap, the black epoxy offsets the quite complex logo nicely. ill post pics when its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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