GaryDolman Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Hi Guys, heres some pics of my Almost finished Walnutcaster, I still have to tweak the setup and add the last pieces ie Strap buttons. but at least I can play it now. While trying to to set this up I realized that the nut I installed,which was premade, is sitting too low so I have to replace that to enable me to set the strings lower at the bridge. For my first build I am really pleased with the results. Everthing is not perfect and I learned a vast amount during the construction. I'm already planning the next one, LOL, this stuff is very addicting. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Gar...an/DSCN6769.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Gar...an/DSCN6767.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Gar...an/DSCN6766.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Gar...an/DSCN6770.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Gar...an/DSCN6771.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Gar...an/DSCN6773.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Gar...an/DSCN6774.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/Gar...an/DSCN6748.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Looks very, VERY classy! Excellent work for a first build! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespresence Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Very nice work! I have a ton (well, maybe a half ton) of sweet, old Wisconsin black walnut that's just itching to get made into a bass. I AM going to get off my rear end this coming week and get some more work done on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKirk Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 I wished I had seen the way you carved the neck join before I shaped mine. I love the contrast of the walnut and gold hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSo_Spencer Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Danmmmmmmm nice guitar..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggatu Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Awsome man! It's good to see a finished walnut project. How does it sound compared to other teles? Did you use 6 pieces? Because I had to do the same with mine. Is it black walnut? Nice work man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 So what are you thinking for your #2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Congrats man!!! Gian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 perty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsilver Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Gary, congratulations on your first build. Very nice and I'm sure you are enjoying playing your new creation. At first, I was a little unsure about all the gold with the bridge and the pickup covers, but after soaking on it I decided it looks very nice - warmer than chrome or nickel and better contrast than black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryDolman Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Thanks for all nice comments, the wood is Black walnut estimated to be approx 150yrs old, A gift from an old friend. The back of the guitar is three pieces, the fron is one piece. The neck is a three piece laminate, I screwed up the saw cut on the headstock and had to add a laminated piece for the face. The Tuners are vintage Tele/Stat I think they are called Kluson style? The nut is too low and I have to change that, I was looking at fossilized wooly mammoth tusk blanks, they have a nice brown tint to them which I think would look nice. The fretboard Dots are made from fender MOP lookalike guitar picks which I used a hole punch to cut out. LOL the pickups are Seymour Duncan, Jazz at the neck Seth Lover at the bridge. The Finish is Minwax Clear Gloss Poly, brush finish on the neck which turned out so good I thought I could brush the whole thing. After $75 worth of brushes and poly I gave up brushing. I had sanded the body back to bare wood 4 times. I threw out the brushes and bought three cans of spray on. The sound Is way better than I ever imagined, It is very loud, When my finances get a little better I am planning on getting a tube amp, probably the Fender blues Jr. But for now my little Fender practice amp will have to do. I want to say a big thank you for everyone who posts here, the tutorials and the help forum was and is invaluable, as a first timer, I found myself logging on here every day picking up tips and tricks. As for the next one? I already have a cherry body blank, glued and waiting..............for some inspiration LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyunsu Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 congratulation... good... walnut is some dark sound.. good pickup... i think you dont stop guitar making ^^ it really funny... have nice day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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