Jehle Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Ghost flames. Now that would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Ghost flames. Now that would be cool. ← Very, and the best thing is I don't have to airbrush for them. I can just tape up and spray my thinned blue batch. Not sure how much thinner I am going to mix, but I am experimenting. I have also been aging a little but of lacquer by letting it sit in the sun. Hasnt changed much though(cloudy for the past 2 days). I -may- use some aged lacquer on this guitar for the clear. Dunno yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 That little patch of lighter wood on the top of the carve of that saga reminds me of a music man stingray bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Unless your lacquer is in a completely 100% sealed jar, throw it away. Even if it is, throw it away anyway, because it wasn't as sealed as you thought it was. The cloudiness is a sign that moisture (water vapor) has been absorbed into the lac, and it is now useless. And with the humidity we've had on the East Coast lately, little wonder. Why are you doing silly things like that anyway? A little of the right amber dye will fake aged lacquer DEAD ON, and you don't have to do silly things like that anymore. PS, you're carve is quite beautiful, you are going to make a great guitar builder one day. (and I don't pass out compliments like that very often, but your skills, even at this early stage, are there, I can see them at work. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 (edited) thegarehanman-Yeah it does, I guess the saga company does that to save money or wood? Who knows Drak-It's 100 percent sealed. I used that plastic wrap crap stuff, then the lid then more plastic crap with a 2 rubber bands to hold it down. Yes, I'm throwing it out as of now No cloudiness though, it's been sitting in the AC with me lol. True about the amber dye, but you know, I was just experimenting a little bit. Thanks Drak. Atleast I hope to be a great building I do trust the words of Drak though! You have never let me down with your words or advice. Thanks SO much for the compliments, what can I say? Edited August 8, 2005 by AlGeeEater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Oh, you meant it's been cloudy outside. Duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Oh, you meant it's been cloudy outside. Duh. ← "Hasnt changed much though(cloudy for the past 2 days)." I meant the weather! There was no sun to bake lacquer. LOL. Duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 You know what that guitar needs? This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackZ Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 You know what that guitar needs? This! ← yeah!!! thatll be great! bigsby vibratos simply look gorgeous - on every guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Ski, I'm on the wrong side now! I hate Bigsbys. especialy in a nice carved body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 You know what that guitar needs? This! ← I'm with Maiden; no bigsby on a carved top. I still need to drill the holes for the string thru though...been practicing. It's not to hard once you get the hang of it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertonessuckbutigotone Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 hey dude thats pretty sweet. From the pics I had seen the saga's old finish wasn't THAT bad was it? maybe they were just really good pics. but anyways, good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 hey dude thats pretty sweet. From the pics I had seen the saga's old finish wasn't THAT bad was it? maybe they were just really good pics. but anyways, good stuff. ← Thanks. Yeah, it was pretty bad. The pics don't do anything for seeing it in person. I wasnt sure how to sand a craved top without going thru the top or something like that. I was paranoid, dunno haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachuck Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 (edited) AleegeI agree with everyone on "the other forum" this is not a ugly gutair the body is nice just re finish it the shape is sweet Edited August 21, 2005 by dachuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Got the string thru holes drilled. On the drill press, getting ready to drill the first one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Finished. The A string is a little messed up, and if it werent for that they would have been perfect. The back is the same way as the front, everything in line except the A string. I have to fix those dowels too, they popped up with the temp. changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullmuzzler Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 The A string is a little messed up, and if it werent for that they would have been perfect. ADVICE: ALWAYS punch in (tap) a marker dot with a nail or some other sharp tool before you drill your holes. mullmuzzler | OSSMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 The A string is a little messed up, and if it werent for that they would have been perfect. ADVICE: ALWAYS punch in (tap) a marker dot with a nail or some other sharp tool before you drill your holes. mullmuzzler | OSSMT ← I WAS using a brad point bit, but the thing is the mark I had was a little bit off, so that really wouldnt have helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 You should get the ferrules that go on the top of the guitar, from stewmac. They have a bit of a lip on them; it's probably enough of a lip for you to move the hole back a bit and still cover the extra space, considering it's barely even 1/32."(or so it looks) peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) Yeah Russ, those are the ones I am getting. I think i'm going to try to use them for the bottom ones too. I am too lazy to drill them out I'll try and fix it that way, thanks for the suggestions. Hell, it may not even be noticable with the ferrules on, who knows? Edited December 28, 2005 by AlGeeEater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Well, you're going to be painting this a solid color, right? (that's how you're going to hide those dowels...?) So you might consider just filling yer A hole (tee hee) and redrilling it correctly --think about it...with the ferrules, you'll have to get all six in line again...might just be easier fixing the single hole... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhailgtrski Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Yeah Russ, those are the ones I am getting. I think i'm going to try to use them for the bottom ones too. I am too lazy to drill them out I'll try and fix it that way, thanks for the suggestions. Hell, it may not even be noticable with the ferrules on, who knows? ← You'll have to drill again for the back side ferrules anyway - they're larger than the top ones. back top That is, unless you want the ball ends of the strings to hang out the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Well, you're going to be painting this a solid color, right? (that's how you're going to hide those dowels...?) So you might consider just filling yer A hole (tee hee) and redrilling it correctly --think about it...with the ferrules, you'll have to get all six in line again...might just be easier fixing the single hole... ← Yep solid color. I'll redrill it. I just need a small enough dowel size. I also am going to drill out the ferrules and fix them. I have a feeling the super glue I used is moving a lot because they popped up, so i'll use titebond this time mikhailgtrski- I was going to put the top ferrules on the bottom eliminating having to drill the hole bigger Lazy? Yes If it doesnt work then I'll just do it the correct way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhailgtrski Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) Well sure, it will "work" as long as you don't mind the ball ends sitting proud of the body. A funky setup, for sure, plus it'll scratch up your belt buckle Several ways to do this, but here's what worked for me: 1. Drill the string-through holes perpendicular to the back with a 3/32" bit. 2. Set the drill press table at 3 degrees angle (to match the carve top) and re-drill with a 5/32" bit, just deep enough for the top ferrules. 3. Put the table back to 0 degrees and re-drill the back side with a 5/16" brad point bit, deep enough for the back ferrules. Somehow I drilled the G a little off line from the others - should be enough lip on the ferrule to cover it, though Edited December 28, 2005 by mikhailgtrski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted December 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Well sure, it will "work" as long as you don't mind the ball ends sitting proud of the body. A funky setup, for sure, plus it'll scratch up your belt buckle ← Yep I dont really care personally. Plus basswood is hella soft so the ball ends diggin into soft wood isnt a good idea. I dont even have a belt buckle :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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