Blackdog Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Looking great !!!! Really looking forward to seeing it finished. Obviously you have experience in electronics, that shows. And you said you didn't have metal working experience ?? C'mon !!! Stop kidding us !!! Great work so far !!! Luis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Looking great !!!! Really looking forward to seeing it finished. Obviously you have experience in electronics, that shows. And you said you didn't have metal working experience ?? C'mon !!! Stop kidding us !!! Great work so far !!! Luis Thank you Luis ! Yes I have experience in electronics, I develop point of same terminals (hardware and firmware). About metal working I know how to use a drill, a dremell or files but really this is my first time making a metal mechanism. Remember that the most visible part of the tuner are the pegs and they were made by a friend in his lathe. This morning I was thinking about the case for this baby, the idea is something soft or almost to carry the guitar, amp, AC-DC converter, cable, etc. I asked to my wife and my mother and they said me that in order to maintain all this project mine I have to learn how to sew ! OK, another thing to learn ! Only one question, is there any incompatibility if a guy sews and plays rock with an electric guitar ? Julián Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Only one question, is there any incompatibility if a guy sews and plays rock with an electric guitar ? Julián No incompatibility at all. I cross-stitch when I'm watching a movie or TV. I find it very relaxing. It focuses my mind compeltely, thus forcing me NOT to think about whatever troubles the day has brought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Only one question, is there any incompatibility if a guy sews and plays rock with an electric guitar ? Julián No incompatibility at all. I cross-stitch when I'm watching a movie or TV. I find it very relaxing. It focuses my mind compeltely, thus forcing me NOT to think about whatever troubles the day has brought. Good point ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thank you Luis ! Yes I have experience in electronics, I develop point of same terminals (hardware and firmware). About metal working I know how to use a drill, a dremell or files but really this is my first time making a metal mechanism. Remember that the most visible part of the tuner are the pegs and they were made by a friend in his lathe. This morning I was thinking about the case for this baby, the idea is something soft or almost to carry the guitar, amp, AC-DC converter, cable, etc. I asked to my wife and my mother and they said me that in order to maintain all this project mine I have to learn how to sew ! OK, another thing to learn ! Only one question, is there any incompatibility if a guy sews and plays rock with an electric guitar ? Julián Amazing coincidence.... I used to develop POST for Texas Instruments Argentina in a previous life, a looong time ago.... Sewing to relax is probably OK, knitting might still be. But if it comes to this I would start to worry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Amazing coincidence.... I used to develop POST for Texas Instruments Argentina in a previous life, a looong time ago.... Wow, when ? I´m not a kid... Sewing to relax is probably OK, knitting might still be. But if it comes to this I would start to worry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Amazing coincidence.... I used to develop POST for Texas Instruments Argentina in a previous life, a looong time ago.... Wow, when ? I´m not a kid... I worked for TIA in Don Torcuato, from 1977 to 1988, in the engineering department. During that time we devloped a few POST for specific applications. I remember now a Quiniela system for Chubut province (this must have been around 1982/83, in the times of the pre-punched cards). And around 1987 a restaurant terminal (adicioteca). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I worked for TIA in Don Torcuato, from 1977 to 1988, in the engineering department. During that time we devloped a few POST for specific applications. I remember now a Quiniela system for Chubut province (this must have been around 1982/83, in the times of the pre-punched cards). And around 1987 a restaurant terminal (adicioteca). Ok Black Dog, you win, you´re older ! I began with the old E.C.R.s (electronic cash registers) when I was a teen because my father worked for NCR. Then we were distributors of the swedish brand Sweda (cash registers and POS terminals) for Argentina and then we developed our own products. Is not easy, remember that we live in Argentina and all is difficult here... Now, regarding the travel guitar. During the last week the weather was rainy and wet, isn´t the best moment to begin with the finish... But first I have to complete the sanding and decide if use a clear finish or a soft stain with the mahogany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPA or death Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Wow Andronico, you are one sharp guy! This is a really brilliant project, very impressive. I can't wait to see the end result. Nice work man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Nice work, Julian. For be the first time working with metal you made it really well. Guys I invite you to the argentinian diyer web http://www.diyers.com.ar It's a very nice web, with cool guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Wow Andronico, you are one sharp guy! This is a really brilliant project, very impressive. I can't wait to see the end result. Nice work man. Thank you man ! I can´t wait too. During these days I was testing some soft stain in several mahogany pieces and decide to use a little of peteribi stain (peteribi is a local type of wood). This color add some soft brown to the red of the mahogany. Today I will finish with the sanding and tomorrow I´ll begin with the custom case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Nice work, Julian. For be the first time working with metal you made it really well. Guys I invite you to the argentinian diyer web http://www.diyers.com.ar It's a very nice web, with cool guys. Thank you PTU, I´ll visit the diy site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Last days I began with the case for the travel guitar. After thinking on different ideas I decided that will have the following specifications : 1) Must be light. 2) I´ll use foam, vinyl leather and some soft material for the inside. 3) With enough room for the guitar, portable amp, AC-DC adapter, MP3, tuner and cables. 4) Must follow the style lines of the guitar... The idea is build a box; top, bottom and sides separately and then sew the bottom with the sides and with the cover. Each part is made like a sandwich : a thin foam (5mm thickness) + PVC foam (3mm thickness) + thick foam (20mm thickness). The PVC foam is very light but very strong and make the body semi rigid and is free because my father has enough for the case... Ok, following is the top and bottom part ready to glue the vinyl leather and the inside soft material : Step by step pics : Cardboard mold and PVC foam top : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda005.jpg PVC top ready to glue the thin foam : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda008.jpg PVC with thin foam glued and ready to glue the thick foam : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda010.jpg PVC with the foams glued : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda011.jpg The top has straight sides : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda012.jpg I need the sides rounded because is more easy to glue the vinyl leather. I thought that could be dificult to round them but was really easy : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda014.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda015.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda018.jpg Now I have to begin with the sides... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 So... is there anything you don't make from scratch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassisgreat Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Andronico forges the steel for his strings himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 So... is there anything you don't make from scratch? Yea, a lot of things actually ! But I prefer to use my hands than visit the psychologist... It´s a therapy for me and is more cheap ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Andronico forges the steel for his strings himself. Very funny friend ! But I was thinking about the possibility of building the AX84 firefly valve amp and perhaps I can make the triodes... Look at these videos : http://dailymotion.alice.it/video/x3wrzo_f...mpe-triode_tech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_eLO0exato I´m joking of course ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 A little more progress to report about the case, I was building the sides : More pics : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda021.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda022.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda026.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda029.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda031.jpg Now I have to glue the vinyl leather and begin sewing all the parts together... Please wish me luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderekel Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Well, I think you'll do a fine job on the sewing and whatnot, everything looks great and well thought out so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_tart Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 loving this build more and more ...keep up the good work:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 loving this build more and more ...keep up the good work:) Thank you friends for your support ! Yesterday I glued the vinyl leather and for the inside material I used plush. The colour of the leather is chocolate and plush is a bit lighter than red wine. Top / bottom pics : Body pics : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda035.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...ar/Funda036.jpg I ended with the final sanding of the guitar body and begin with the stain and clear coat. The following days I´ll upload more pics showing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Last days I stained the guitar body and the GT2 cover. Then I began with the clear coat. The following pictures shows the body and cover with the first four coats. More pics : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...tar/Paint02.jpg After the 4th coat I covered the GT2´s cavity with a brass sheet : http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...tar/Paint03.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/a...tar/Paint04.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderekel Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Oooooohhhhh, I like the color of the stain, I'm not a huge fan of staining wood, just me, but that one turned out very nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiki Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 man, it's incredible how the colors of the wood changes with the finish... it's always an unexpected reaction (for us, not for the professionals...) it became very dark, but it still beautyful! and the case is very nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Oooooohhhhh, I like the color of the stain, I'm not a huge fan of staining wood, just me, but that one turned out very nicely man, it's incredible how the colors of the wood changes with the finish... it's always an unexpected reaction (for us, not for the professionals...) it became very dark, but it still beautyful! and the case is very nice too. Thanks Anderekel and Kiki, Yes the mahogany turns dark with the peteribi stain but is you look at it under the sun light or a strong light you can see the wood stripes very defined and the rest of the wood with a little honey colour. These days I was working in the case, perhaps I can upload some pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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