JGTay Posted May 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 The weigh in before the photo shoot... Some pics in its usual spot And then outside for some glamour shots... Still need the control plate tidied, but going to see how I feel about the other one first and it also needs a final polish up. Hopefully can take it round to a friends place soon so he do a full test and record a video in his home studio. (he doesn't know this yet though... shhhh!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGTay Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Wasn't happy with how the bridge was sitting and the intonation was slightly out on the bass side. So today I made a new bridge, premeasured to make sure it would be in exactly the right position for the intonation. The new bridge, same saddle. Slightly slimmer, but a bit taller. Cleaned up where the glue squeezed out and gave it a buff. New bridge in place. Can now access the thumbwheels a lot easier, but with the new height bridge the posts are at the lowest point and the action is spot on. Not the best pic, had gone dark outside and just wanted to show the new look bridge position. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie H 72 Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 This looks awesome. Love the figure on the oak and all the golden woody tones. Esp love the custom wood hardware! The screws on the tailpiece are sticking out to me-maybe they need to be covered? or doweled? or black/brass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGTay Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, Charlie H 72 said: This looks awesome. Love the figure on the oak and all the golden woody tones. Esp love the custom wood hardware! The screws on the tailpiece are sticking out to me-maybe they need to be covered? or doweled? or black/brass? Thanks Charlie. Those screws are bugging me too. I haven't got any suitable black/brass ones at the moment, but as soon as I can get some they will be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayT Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, JGTay said: Those screws are bugging me too. I haven't got any suitable black/brass ones at the moment, but as soon as I can get some they will be replaced. Why not just make wood plugs? like rounded off caps wedged in there to cover the screws? Anyway - totally awesome build, that's an understatement too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 She's so pretty! A traditional shape for ergonomics, electronics positioning from another tradition for easy remembering and some unique details to make it your own. What's not to love? A black sharpie or a golden paint pen might be enough to make up the screws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pizza Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Impressive work, hats off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGTay Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Have now finished my daughters guitar, oak body and maple neck. Didn't take many pics during this build, so thought I would just put it on the end of this build project. This is the colour and shape she wanted, so apologies for the colour... Last night my brother asked me to make something for him, non guitar related, but thought I would show what stopped me from getting started on the next project... First coat of stain Made a bowl and stained it, before oiling And then made a stand for it. Replica of Gandalf's pipe Next project can be started soon... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 A pink guitar with a silver metallic racing stripe, looking to be be quite a player, Gandalf's pipe, and a bonsai. There is symmetry there somehow.....seeds for a compelling story, waiting for the storyteller to pick them up and take them home. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 11 hours ago, JGTay said: apologies for the colour Why? If that's what the owner wanted and there's no AAA figured wood hidden under the paint it's totally fine. I can imagine a female band wearing undersized furry HelloKitty jumpers showing their bellybuttons, fluffy pony tails, popsicles... Looking cute as can be and playing the dirtiest garage punk! As @ScottR said it's looking to be quite a player. Did you make the stem of the pipe hollow or is it just a replica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogzs Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Wow, the pink one looks really nice actually. Great job on both of them. As @Bizman62 said (minus the visible bellybutton and pony tails)... I'd slap a sticker or two on it and play some Dead Kennedys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGTay Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Bizman62 said: Did you make the stem of the pipe hollow or is it just a replica? Hollowed around 2 inches in, just for the look, so just a replica. I agree, if it is what the client wants then it's fine. Was just kidding. My wife and I have been joking with our daughter about it all through the build, saying it is a really nice looking guitar, just a shame it isn't black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGTay Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Gogzs said: Wow, the pink one looks really nice actually. Great job on both of them. As @Bizman62 said (minus the visible bellybutton and pony tails)... I'd slap a sticker or two on it and play some Dead Kennedys Thanks, the daughter is over the moon with it, she hasn't put it down since I finished it. She is only just starting on guitar, but she is a fast learner and very musical, she has already taught herself to play keyboard, violin and ukulele. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 That pink guitar is flipping gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGTay Posted July 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 I asked Bob to do a few tunes on the Oak Hollow body - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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