AlGeeEater Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 isn't having the pots on the back going to make it a problem while playing and moving around? probaly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted November 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 isn't having the pots on the back going to make it a problem while playing and moving around? probaly Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I am going to put the knobs on the front, but I want to make sure I leave enough room for a selector switch if I decide to add a pickup in the future. That's also why the electronics cavity is so roomy. So I haven't actually gotten to the drilling part yet and I couldn't wait to string it up and plug it in - I needed some instant gratification! It's only temporary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american_jesus Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 aaaah, that makes sense...still an awesome looking guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Cavanaugh Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Good thinking on prototyping the electronics like that! I think I'll borrow your idea for my project, especially since it won't be the simplest circuit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 isn't having the pots on the back going to make it a problem while playing and moving around? probaly Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I am going to put the knobs on the front, but I want to make sure I leave enough room for a selector switch if I decide to add a pickup in the future. That's also why the electronics cavity is so roomy. So I haven't actually gotten to the drilling part yet and I couldn't wait to string it up and plug it in - I needed some instant gratification! It's only temporary. oh thank god, i thought u were going mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Awesome work. It's really beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowser Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 toddler, one question about the headstock. In the little cutout at the end, did you put in a little recess there? A picture that you posted made it look a little like you did and I started thinking that that might look cool, to match the contours of your cutaways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Great job Toddler! I like the headstock. And I second the strat-style jack cup on the back, I've got a guitar with one like that and it really works out well. It will preserve more of that nice top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted November 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 toddler, one question about the headstock. In the little cutout at the end, did you put in a little recess there? A picture that you posted made it look a little like you did and I started thinking that that might look cool, to match the contours of your cutaways. Good eye bowser! Although the pics don't represent well, there is indeed a recess which somewhat matches the cutaways. It might appear more prominent once it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 WoW! Beautiful! What are your plans for finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowser Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 toddler, one question about the headstock. In the little cutout at the end, did you put in a little recess there? A picture that you posted made it look a little like you did and I started thinking that that might look cool, to match the contours of your cutaways. Good eye bowser! Although the pics don't represent well, there is indeed a recess which somewhat matches the cutaways. It might appear more prominent once it's finished. Cool! Any chance of some more pictures of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 What are your plans for finish? I think I'm going with something in the amber/orange range - possibly a light burst. I was thinking about tung oil, but now I'm leaning towards shellac. I've also seen something called urethane oil that Woodcraft sells. Looks interesting. My vote would be clear satin of some sort, no colors at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted November 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Cool! Any chance of some more pictures of it? I'll see what I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inward X Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 that is insanely awesome, i love it im hoping to build a neck thru myself, i think ill contact you for help keep up the good work man. -X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 if I were you I would seriously think about staining that top a cool color. It just looks so, so plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyunsu Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Really Amazing work... when your pic watch... i am happy.. for view your photo.. ^^ i hoe to see your next project.. very clean work.. and skilled work.. have nice day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted January 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 (edited) OK. I found some time over the holidays to get back to work. I got some Tru Oil and started the neck. It brought the figure out so well I decided to do the whole back of the body. It even brought out things in the mahogany that I didn't even know were there. So, I did the burl cap too. Once I get the surfaces fairly level (maybe 10 light coats) I will start in with the shellac. Clear to start and maybe orange around the edges, like a burst. If I like that, I'll leave it. If I think it needs more protection, I'll put some urethane over it. Let me know what you guys think. Hope everyone had fantastic holidays! Edited January 1, 2005 by toddler68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Carl Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 That is some beautiful wood, man. Great work, too. Man, I hope my first turns out that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Since you already added oil, don't forget to let it dry completely before moving to paint or you might have adehesion problems. It looks nice as is, that's you r choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 (edited) 3 words Oh, My, Gawd!!!!!!!!!!! That neck is sooooo cool. I want one Now I wanna do a laminate MAn you must be really proud of your work. It's excellent! Edited January 1, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirapop Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 It's cool, seeing the laminate in the pickup route. Too bad no one makes transparent pickups... maybe a custom job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsherman2006 Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 no offense to anybody on this board, but i think that this is the BEST guitar i have ever seen in my life. I hope you dont mind that my blueprints for my guitar project copy your flat horn idea. Then, when i had drawn out my headstock, i noticed it's practically the same as yours. DOH!!!! I will us this thread as reference so much it's not even going to be funny. I think this should be entered in GOTM when finished. I love the shape, and the craftsmanship is excellent. Toddler, do you mind if i ask you some questions when i start my build? Keep up the AMAZING work. neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-Murray Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Yeah, you know when somebody sucks at something and somebody else says "Don't quit your day job." ??? Well "Quit you day job" Seriously, if this is your first one, you could definately be making some money with this. That magnitude of guitar you built costs thousands for a luthier to do. It's never too late man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 no offense to anybody on this board, but i think that this is the BEST guitar i have ever seen in my life. I hope you dont mind that my blueprints for my guitar project copy your flat horn idea. Then, when i had drawn out my headstock, i noticed it's practically the same as yours. DOH!!!! I will us this thread as reference so much it's not even going to be funny. I think this should be entered in GOTM when finished. I love the shape, and the craftsmanship is excellent. Toddler, do you mind if i ask you some questions when i start my build? Keep up the AMAZING work. neal ← Yeah, you know when somebody sucks at something and somebody else says "Don't quit your day job." ??? Well "Quit you day job" Seriously, if this is your first one, you could definately be making some money with this. That magnitude of guitar you built costs thousands for a luthier to do. It's never too late man. ← Wow, I'm blushing Thanks for all the kind words. Believe me, if I thought I could make a living at this I would already be doing it. I am loving the experience though and getting a lot of great compliments from friends, family and even forum members I am now in the process of building a guitar for a coworker. It will basically be a copy of mine but with purpleheart instead of paduak, and it will have a transparent purple finish. The neck blank is done (truss rod and carbon rods are in) got a 26 fret rosewood fretboard from LMI waiting for glue (btw, I don't think I'll ever hand cut fret slots again) and I'm cutting the wings this week. I'll try to post that progress as well. Neal, feel free to ask me any questions. Understand though, that most of what I know I learned right here on this forum. It's a great resource - you wouldn't believe what kind of info you can find. Also, I'd really like to see a pic of your blueprint when you get a chance. You should post one. By the way, anybody know whatever happened to the 'devil horn' head-banging smiley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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