Crazy Carl Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) Here's where I'm at currently- Body binding done- Original body that went to the great scrap pile in the sky Macassar ebony 'board w/abalone dots- board Headstock in progress- headstock 'Board laid on neck- board/neck Binding sucks. Ugghh. Got a few thin spots in the binding from either not getting the binding taped down tightly enough or not getting the binding ledge deep enough. Gonna hafta porefill the back & sides w/CA due to runs that I can't sand out due to 'too' thin binding. Abalone dots are a b**ch! If they're a tiny bit 'proud' you sand thru the 'figure' & end up w/dots that look closer to pearl than abalone. Aggravating, but not enough to punch 'em out & redo. Not that noticeable w/the figure in the ebony, anyway. Yes, I realize I oughtta move the G string tuner hole inboard an 1/8" or so. I'll finish binding the headstock, finish drilling for the tuners & route the neck pocket this weekend. Sorry no pics for a while, but the binding job was rather tedious & not real pretty while in progress. Edited April 12, 2005 by Crazy Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 looking pretty good so far dood. I like the design Can you give us a mock up shot of the neck and body together???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Carl Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 looking pretty good so far dood. I like the design Can you give us a mock up shot of the neck and body together???? ← Thanks, Perry. Means a lot, comin' from you, mate! I'll shoot a mock up pic tomorrow- shop on base is closed on Fridays. The design is totally not original- headstock is a Ken Lawrence take-off & the body shape is an amalgamation of 2 different Terry McInturff bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) Good to see you picked up on the one pic/post rule. Neck is looking sharp though. Edited February 11, 2005 by RGGR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripsrv Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 that looks real nice man good work. i really like the fret board that is a nice looking piece of timber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Carl Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) edit Edited February 12, 2005 by Crazy Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Carl Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) edit Edited February 12, 2005 by Crazy Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Carl Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) edit Edited February 12, 2005 by Crazy Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cool, good job on taking your time and making right. Thats the way to go, and not to rush it. It looks awesome, dont rush, thats when you make mistakes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Carl Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) Ripsvr 'n Al, thanks, bros. Edited February 12, 2005 by Crazy Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xebryusguitars Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 looking great, but im totally with RGGR, like I have nothing wrong with the pics its just that they are a bit excessive...it doesnt really fit on my screen . i dont think he meant any offense, just probably a lil annoyed because its a hassle to move around to see the whole picture but again, its looking amazing. i love that fingerboard. keep up the good work, this is a project ill be looking out for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) edit Edited February 12, 2005 by RGGR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 I have nice fast ADSL connection........but people with dial-up will really appreciate the clogging up of their bandwith.....and definte will not return to check-up on the progress of your project. ← It's having to scroll around just to look at the photo that bugs me...how about posting smaller sizes (get the XP image resizer powertool, you can resize your snaps with a right-click) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Great work. Especially the binding looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-Murray Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 (edited) Edited February 12, 2005 by Bill-Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 The pic's didn't bother me as much as the flurry of petty replies. I really like the Yahoo photo album method of presenting pic's. It is nice when you can look at the group of photos as thumbnails and enlarge the ones you wanna look at closer. Nice work! Very clean. I like the Ebony,Mac on the fretboard and Gab on the stock? As much as I dig Gaboon's jet black look, I really like Maccasar's bold grain and colors. Binding work looks great, really adds class to the look of the guitar. Can't wait to see more progress pic's. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Carl Posted February 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 (edited) RGGR, in case you haven't noticed, I don't post here often. In fact, I've never even seen a rules section. I just try to follow accepted guidelines for not being a 'net jackass. My point was that if you were gonna be a wiseass, so could I. Dunno why the pics are so big. I thought Photobucket hacked 'em down to 250kb automatically? If the pic size is too much I'll start hackin 'em down a bit. Again, RGGR, advice, tips, links to the rules section, etc. are always appreciated, but some BS, sarcastic, 'cool guy' attitude is just gonna piss me off. Edited February 12, 2005 by Crazy Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=11235 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Yeah just click "Edit" in Photobucket and resize it to 75% or 50% of the original. Then they'll fit on the page, even the ones you already posted. Just check it in Photobucket before you link it up here. I like the design a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xebryusguitars Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 I use photo studio, its really easy and it tells you how big your pictures are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Carl Posted February 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Fryovanni, got the headstock bound today & drilled for tuners. Gonna route the neck pocket tomorrow. Will try to toss up a pic or two w/the neck 'dry' fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Carl Posted April 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Got everything porefilled, sanded back, stained, etc. Scraped the stain off the binding (what a bitch!). Made the scratch plate & trussrod cover. Stain is 20ml 'cherry red', 5ml 'vintage amber' & 16oz. alcohol. Not as red IRL as the pics, more a burnt/rust kinda thing. Think it'll really pop once I seal 'er up w/shellac. More front/body shots- front shot 'nother frontal Nice shot of the 'board Here's the trussrod cover I made from fretboard scrap. Wanted to run w/the grain length-wise, but the scrap was about 1/8" too short. Still cool, I think. trussrod cover Gotta make a nut & the jack plate this week. Hope to be spraying nitro by the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Sorry to be on your tail like that. Nice binding, nice guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maher Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 i like it alot!, very nice, cant wait to see more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 That's really beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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