Calum_Barrow Posted March 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 (edited) Stuff from Axesrus came today: Wilkinson Vintage trem Grover mini locking rotomatics (chrome, to replace the black ones) 4 x .047 caps Two "modern style" strap buttons that I thought would fit my strap locks, but they don't. No worries though; they'll just sit in my tool box or get sold on ebay. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/PICT4565.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/PICT4566.jpg I love this trem from what I've seen of it. I'm glad I bought it rather than staying with a cheap trem off some cheap Strat knockoff (the original tuners were off the same guitar too). Bent metal vintage saddles, full size steel block, compensated string holes, push in trem arm (which is much better than a threaded one IMO). I took off the white tip BTW, cause I prefer them without. I'm off to the workshop soon to get that walnut top cut and maybe I'll glue two parts of it on. Calum Edited May 10, 2006 by Calum_Barrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted March 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 The 11 out of the 22 frets are loose, and when I say loose I mean that the frets are bent to a higher radius and so are too flat. So 11 of them rock from side to side ever so slightly. Not good enough though so they're all being pulled up, bent to a tighter radius and glued in place. I’ll got and get a low melting glue so they can be removed if necessary. Anyway, here are some pics, even though I’m going to be pulling up the frets afterwards… http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/PICT4580.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/PICT4581.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) I haven't done any work on the gutiar for ages, and I haven't posted anything on here for even longer still. Anyway, I fixed the frets (just bent them to the right radius; no glue was needed afterall), I finished the back of the neck and I routed out the trem cavity. Also, I started to make the 12 string bridge, but no pics of that yet. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/PICT4059.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/PICT4062.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/PICT4073.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/PICT4075.jpg I'll hopefully be borrowing my friend's pillar drill over the weekend so that I can get on with quite a lot of the drilling I need to do (including installing the side markers on the neck) Calum Edited May 8, 2006 by Calum_Barrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_the_damned Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 WOW! the grain on that maple fret board is AMAZING!! I'm loving this build! Axesrus are great in value for money eh? they were pretty fast sending stuff out to me too. when you say you made your radius block by hand how exactly did you do it? I'm guessing you just drew it out then bandsawed and sanded right? Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Yeah axesrus ship really fast, and they've got a massive range too. And I made the radius sanding block using the jig thats shown somewhere on the tutorial section on here, but it wasn't too effective as mine was half-assed and wasn't consistent. So, what I did was I took a few passes with the router, cut the radiused part of the timber off, and got a new piece of pine. Then at either side of this new piece, i used the router cut piece as a template and drew the profile onto the sides. Then I got out some chisels, sandpaper and a round surform and shaped the block by hand. It works great. And BTW, I chose that maple from three neck timbers to use because of the nicer grain on it. Calum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stageleft Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I love it, you're combining two of my favorite things.....teles and double necks. Keep up the great work man. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) Routed out that hole for the 12 volume pot, and I did a little work on the bridge too (bone absolutely STINKS when you're filing and cutting it ) Body as of now: (not a great photo, as it was going dark, and no, the trem cavity isn't square on the top side) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/093.jpg The side markers (and I've noticed the bandsaw marks on the body; I'll get rid of them later) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/097.jpg And a simple mockup. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/095.jpg It's getting there..... sort of. Pickup cavities done. The body has no gone from 9.4lb to 8.4lb, then to 8.0lb and now down to 7.8lb. Hopefully the electronics cavity, the other neck pocket, and all the other bits and bobs should bring it down to about 6.3 (hopefully anyway). I would reccomend the Trend weight loss program to anyone. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/098.jpg F-hole fully bound and drying (it'll be scraped flush after, and it'll look neater too). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/100.jpg I thought my router had almost died halfway through doing the pickup cavities, but it hadn't. It suddenly changed its noise and became less smooth running than before (it sounded as if a bearing had gone or dust and crap had got in to me) It was pretty hot, so I took the top off, and gave it all a good clean and oiled the plunge posts. It's fine now (thank god). Now and after tea I'm going to get to work on marking out a template for the main electronic cavity. Calum Edited May 13, 2006 by Calum_Barrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 This is going to look great! I look forward to seeing it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_the_damned Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 wow you've really got your skates on with this one now! I think the chambered top on the 12 string is done really neatly..as is all your routing actually! the white binding on the F hole is going to look sharp! black speed knobs all the way! better watch out when this is done that you don't have me turning up at your door wanting to play it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 wow you've really got your skates on with this one now! I think the chambered top on the 12 string is done really neatly..as is all your routing actually! the white binding on the F hole is going to look sharp! black speed knobs all the way! better watch out when this is done that you don't have me turning up at your door wanting to play it! The chamber is ok, but the bottom of it was really untidy before. I've tided it up a bit now, but I haven't finished yet. And I think my routing is pretty good, considering I'd never even touched one before this project. I'm also pretty chuffed about how well the f-hole looks now that I've bound it (only 0.5mm binding, but it just sets it off IMO) Thanks for all the support guys! I'll keep you posted with any news and pictures. Calum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Salter Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 looking great mate ! i do like to watch an interesting build cant wait for the finished item well done Dan ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) Thanks Dan. I've just ordered the maple for the 12 string neck from Touchstone (as Craft Supplies STILL don't have any in after like 4 months). Cost almost three times as much, but to be honest, I'm not fussed, as I need the wood and it's been ages. I also ordered the abalone dots for the rosewood board thats going on it Tomorrow I'll probably make a template for the electronics cavity (got the shape on some tracing paper ready to transfer onto MDF), maybe rout it out, and maybe make the 6 string neck pocket deeper (I realised after I put the bridge on that it's too high). Calum Edited May 13, 2006 by Calum_Barrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Yesterday I routed out the control cavities (I've split it into two with a spacer for strength), and I finished off the f-hole. I took some pictures but I couldn't post them cause my keyboard broke. However, a new day and a new keyboard, and today I went to Fletcher's (local hardware store) after school and bought a 6mm auger bit (for joining up the cavities), some chrome screws for the control plates and a new zero end foot rule. When I got back I joined up the cavities and rebated two control cavities ready for the covers to be made and fitted. F-hole fully bound, just needs a little glue on the plastic removing here and there. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/102.jpg Front (actually took it today, as the ones I took yesterday were crap) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/104.jpg Two control cavities rebated http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/103.jpg Calum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokeros Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 (edited) Is it just me or the pickup cavities seem to be a bit off to the right? It doesn't seem to center with the laminates. Also, the tremolo cavity seems a bit crooked as well. but overall, excellent job, a bit more tinkering and it will be fabulous... Ash Edited May 16, 2006 by rokeros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 (edited) Is it just me or the pickup cavities seem to be a bit off to the right? It doesn't seem to center with the laminates. Also, the tremolo cavity seems a bit crooked as well. but overall, excellent job, a bit more tinkering and it will be fabulous... Ash Quite an eye, I'll give you that Yes, the neck and middle cavities are off to the right by about 1.5mm, and the trem cavity isn't quite square, and that's because the template wasn't either. Doesnt matter too much at all though, as I'm going to be covering it up anyway. The pickup cavities do matter a little in regards to the look, but the pickups can still move from side to side enough, so I'll be able to get them in the right place. If they don't look too good after I'll extend the neck and middle ones to the left a little to make it symmetrical This is my first guitar, and I am only 14. I could expect things to go a bit wrong Thanks, Calum Edited May 16, 2006 by Calum_Barrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 this is my first guitar, and I am only 14 !!! makes me feel ashamed of myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 ^lol Yesterday I rebated the control cavity and the trem cavity then joined them up into one (the strip of padauk seperating the two would have broken so easily as it was so thin). I'm still using two plates, just butting them up to eachother. Didn't have any time to take pictures yesterday as I finished late cause I went to the opticians. Anyway got some pics today; it's not the tidiest/best job in the world, but whatever - I'm happy. It fits pretty well, and you can't see the messy rebating when the plate is on anyway. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/105.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/107.jpg I'm just waiting to get the wood for the 12 string neck now, then I can make a start on that (can't wait) Calum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokeros Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Just from curiosity,... How on earth do you manage to purchase such fine necks/neck woods with barenuckle pickups at the age of 14???!!!! Firstly, its a double neck!! Are you that good at playing? And Roland GK-3, since when did you become a recording artist needing synth? Well, good luck with your build but right now I feel a bit jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Just from curiosity,... How on earth do you manage to purchase such fine necks/neck woods with barenuckle pickups at the age of 14???!!!! Firstly, its a double neck!! Are you that good at playing? And Roland GK-3, since when did you become a recording artist needing synth? Well, good luck with your build but right now I feel a bit jealous. *sigh* If he's good at what he does, which he certainly seems to be, why not use the finest kit available? Also - why do you have to be an amazing player to build an awesome guitar? I'm not that good at all, but I love making guitars and hearing them played by people better than me. He doesn't have to justify his choices to you - he's just doing what he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 I dont think rokeros is criticising in any way... I too am jealous that someone 3 years younger than me is more skilled than me and can afford things I can only dream of Loving those wooden control cavity covers. Is this going to have a pickguard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokeros Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Well said Ben...well said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 (edited) rokeros - The GK-3 has been scrapped now due to cost issues, and the woods weren't that badly priced TBH. The two piece walnut blank was £20, the neck blocks £7 each (I bought three of these), and the 12 string neck block was £17, because the place I bought the first three from hasn't had any in stock for months. Also, the top only cost me £40 IIRC, and theres PLENTY enough for two guitars. I'm alright at playing, moreso fingerpicking and acoustic work that soloing, but I'm improving all the time. Since I was going to be making my own guitar and case, I thought theres no point spending like a year building a guitar and not having it sound as good as my Squier Thanks anyway! jammy - thank you Ben - No, I dont think he is (I hope he's not ) I know what he's saying though. It is costing around £600 in total, or maybe £650, and that's a lot of money. I haven't even ordered the Bareknuckles yet, I've only got like £30 towards them so far (gonna look for a job for over the summer as well). And remember, the concept of this guitar started over a year ago (around feb/march last year) and basically ALL my money has gone into this. The covers were originally going to be black, then chrome, now I've decided that wooden ones that match will be a LOT nicer. And no, there is no going to be no pickguard. Don't want to cover the laminates Thanks guys, Calum EDIT: Thanks rokeros Edited May 18, 2006 by Calum_Barrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted May 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Nothing has been done for a while, but just some things to say. The next job is to rout out the pickup cavity for the 12 string, and then join the last electronic cavities up and glue the top on. After/during this I'll be working on the neck for the 12 string the wood for which I think arrived today while there was no one in the house, so I have to wait 'till tomorrow. However, last weekend I was away and I am over the half-term holidays too on Scout camp. So, I won't be able to do too much for a while, only during this week until saturday (might be able to get some done on saturday and sunday too though). I'll see you guys in a week or so! Calum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum_Barrow Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Ain't updated it here for a while, but there really aint been much to put up I suppose. I've been off school for nearly a week now, and I've got all my GCSE coursework out of the way, so it's time to move onto my guitar. Ordered and recieved the new neck block and abalone position markers quite a while back and I don't think I've shown them here. Couldn't get hold of a 1" blank, so I've got a 2" one that I'll just resaw and then use the rest on a future project (you didn't think I'd stop here did you?!) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/110.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/111.jpg A few weeks ago I also routed out the 12 string pickup cavity, and I finished connecting all the cavities up. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Calum/112.jpg Later on this week sometime I'm gonna get the neck blank and fingerboard blank planed up, scarf the headstock and slot the fingerboard. Oh also, I'm about to go count my money, but I think I now have more than I need to order the Bareknuckles thanks to some car boots, pocket money and some working Calum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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