The Scattervarius Ii

[Scatter Lee]

Hey people, can i park a build thread here? lot of different types of guitars on this forum, i like that, i see a lot of people here from other forums i hang around too, i started this build a few days ago, i change my mind a lot while building so ya never know what it will end up looking like, here's a few pics of what i got going on so far

started off with a two piece mahogany blank on the work bench/router/planer rig

flattened out to 1-3/4"

using a plexiglass template i made last summer

no bandsaw so i drilled some holes with the drillpress to help the jigsaw cut thru this wood

lots of holes

got it cut out pretty easy

screwed on the template

used a robosander and router to shape it up

[Scatter Lee]

this will have f-holes and needs hollowed out, drew out what i want to remove

took it to the drill press and drilled away

got out the router and routed away

and routed some more

and done, i also brushed ebony stain on the inside, no pics of that

for the top i planed down some bookmatched maple just like i did the body

traced the template onto it

got it cut out with the jigsaw

got it glued and clamped to the body, i'll get back to it tomorrow

i get a little done each day and thats it for today

[Duke]

Wow, looking great so far.

[Reinhold]

Nice one! Is it going to be the same as the one you entered in GOTM? That was really sweet looking.

Edited November 23, 2010 by Reinhold

[RestorationAD]

Welcome Mr. Scatter Lee. Always good to have a builder of your talent and experience here. I have followed a lot of your work at TDPRI and am a big fan of the Jr.s you built a while ago.

This is by far the most interesting guitar I have seen in a while... but no gators? I want gators!

Looks like you worked out reasonable electronics placement...

--RAD

[verhoevenc]

I don't think it's the same one as this one says Scattervarius "II" and has a maple top? I did wanna ask though. Where you located Lee? The lagoons behind the Scattervarius I in the GOTM thread look oddly similar to mine here in HHI, SC.

Chris

[Drak]

I just peeked at your GOTM entry, and had to pick myself up off the floor.

Jeezus that guitar is beautiful in every way, every design detail from pickups to tailpiece to construction is

So Well Thought Out.

I'm plum blowed away I am.

Those pics go to the HD for future idea reference.

Thank You for documenting this build as well, most appreciated, I admire your ideas and talent!

[jeremyp]

we gonna see a carved top and back?

[Scatter Lee]

Wow, looking great so far.

thanks

Nice one! Is it going to be the same as the one you entered in GOTM? That was really sweet looking.

i'm using the same templates but will be different

Welcome Mr. Scatter Lee. Always good to have a builder of your talent and experience here. I have followed a lot of your work at TDPRI and am a big fan of the Jr.s you built a while ago.

This is by far the most interesting guitar I have seen in a while... but no gators? I want gators!

Looks like you worked out reasonable electronics placement...

--RAD

thanks, and the gators always show up sooner or later

I don't think it's the same one as this one says Scattervarius "II" and has a maple top? I did wanna ask though. Where you located Lee? The lagoons behind the Scattervarius I in the GOTM thread look oddly similar to mine here in HHI, SC.

Chris

i'm on the St. Johns river near lake George in florida

I just peeked at your GOTM entry, and had to pick myself up off the floor.

Jeezus that guitar is beautiful in every way, every design detail from pickups to tailpiece to construction is

So Well Thought Out.

I'm plum blowed away I am.

Those pics go to the HD for future idea reference.

Thank You for documenting this build as well, most appreciated, I admire your ideas and talent!

thank, i just like to build, and take pics

we gonna see a carved top and back?

yep

[Scatter Lee]

the top is glued to the body and ready for action

i clamped it to the bench and set up the plunge router

got to routing

i think this is the first time i ever routed maple and didnt get a burn spot

mahogany and maple look so good together

i got this router bit to do binding channels but i think i can use it to carve the sides,

worked great, routed out 1/16" and left a 1/4" on the top and bottom for the edge bead

[Scatter Lee]

on to getting the top carve started, i use double sided carpet tape to stick it to the work bench

stuck real good

drew on a line i want to route up to

just kinda freehand routed to the line

so now i have a 1/4" side bead of maple on the top

[Scatter Lee]

so now it goes into the box

this is setup to plane a 3.7 degree neck angle

like this

sweet, i mark a spot just above the bridge area and below the fretboard

and add a couple of rails adjusted to plane flat the pickup area

like that

i drew on some lines for carving the top edge bead too

i would route for the neck now but it's getting late, i popped the body out of the jig so the tape glue dont soak up into the wood overnight

and there it is so far

[jeremyp]

awesome stuff. can't wait to see it finished.

[Stewey]

It is a real pleasure to just sit back and watch your builds sir.

[ScottR]

just kinda freehand routed to the line

I normally use a rabbitting bit to do that....but you apparently don't need no stinkin' rabitt bit. Nice display of control.

This build is a breath of fresh air and a great pleasure to watch. Great job and thanks for sharing.

SR

[Johny]

This build makes me smile.

[Scatter Lee]

just kinda freehand routed to the line

I normally use a rabbitting bit to do that....but you apparently don't need no stinkin' rabitt bit. Nice display of control.

This build is a breath of fresh air and a great pleasure to watch. Great job and thanks for sharing.

SR

i didnt have a rabitt bit the size i really wanted, it really dont need to be perfect because it will be carved and sanded more

thanks for the replys everyone

[Scatter Lee]

here'a a little jig that attaches to the box for routing the neck pocket, the front is held down with two screws

the back just kind of centers itself in place

and routes an angled neck pocket

like so

i test it with a prototype neck i made for the first one i made, fits real nice

this neck has a straight headstock like a fender, i might use this, i might make a 12 string neck for it, i'm still thinkin about it

[mannym]

I echo everyone's sentiments here Mr Lee.

Beautiful work.

[FireFly]

*pushes the "like" button*

[Scatter Lee]

here's a thing i made for the dremel

i use a round end bit, i think it's a 1/4" maybe, i never really measured it, i could use a new one but i havn't been able to find one in a single pack, i have found it in a six bit pack but i dont need the other five, i'll find one sooner or later but till then this still has some life in it

time to get my groove on

like this

i route about 4 inch's at a time, very carefully

verrrrry carefully

i really broke a nervous sweat by the time i was done with the top, and it reminded me i forgot to take my blood pressure pill

then on to the back

before

after

thats all i can take today, it's a holiday i'm off to the couch

[Our Souls inc.]

Not only are your builds phenominal , your innovation is just incredible.

I can only echo the sentiments put forth thusfar - Excellent work !

[Mender]

Unfortunately, I can't see the pictures, just a load of Photobucket messages saying "Upgrade to Pro today. Bandwidth exceeded."

[Mender]

The pictures are there now. Excellent work and very inventive methods

[Scatter Lee]

yeah the ol bandwidth got me, should be ok now

got out an old drill and a grinding disc today

started grinding away on the top

where the disk couldnt get this dremel bit could

after getting close to shape i started hand sanding with 60 grit paper

after about six hours i got this far

and thats about it for today