westhemann Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 just thought i would share how my neck is coming along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feylya Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Nice shoes..... What kinda of fretboard wood are you using? Looks like a mix between maple and rosewood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 bocote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feylya Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Cool. Are you going to use any finish on it? That knot at the 3rd fret would annoy me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 yeah i am going to clearcoat it....i put that knot there on purpose...i like natural flaws in wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullmuzzler Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 What's "bocote"?! mullmuzzler | OSSMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullmuzzler Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Oh, I see you are wearing your sneakers now! I thought I (didn't) smell something!!! mullmuzzler | OSSMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 bocote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budman68 Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 I kinda like the knot. Gives it some "figure". Dave-> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 I love Bocote, most egggsellent choice Smithers! BTW, Bocote does just fine unfinished, it's a great fingerboard wood, very underappreciated. I had plans on doing a Bocote 'board as well one day. Nice job Wes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 well drak..i was looking on warmoth because i thought i remembered a discussion concerning leaving bocote unfinished...but they changed the site so i couldn't find the info.so you are sure?because i would prefer to just oil the fretboard.i really don't like the feel of a hard finish on the fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Yeah Wes. Look up Jason Lollar (Lollar Guitars) He's more well-known for his pickup-winding book these days, but just a few years ago, he was a custom builder (and a very very good one at that) He used to hang out at the MIMF, still does, but just occasionally now, and I remember him going on at length about several necks he had done in Bocote, he loves it too. He's easily accessable, and a really nice guy. Shoot him a mail, I'm sure he'd respond. There's a few others at the MIMF that have used Bocote also (Ellie I remember did at least one) All had great results leaving it unfinished. That is Really shaping up to be a kick-ass guitar! (me jealous! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 that looks great wes, i really like the look of the bocote. and your infamous feet are back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 That grain is sweeeeeeet The carve looks cool too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 I see you do wear shoes, too. Anyway, I like "imperfections" in wood too. The way I see it, it is perfect, cuz its exactly how God made it. (feel free to disagree, if you must) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 looks great man! i bet it'll be droolalishis once you get it contoured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Nice. I got a free offcut of bocote in my last wood order, nice to finally be able to ID it conclusively. It's about the size of classical bridge blank, but a shade too thin to use for that....what to use it for? Have you tapered the board yet? If not, be very carefull around that knot - it will tear out in a second if you're not cautious... Is this your first neck from scratch? Looks great so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 yeah it is my first neck from scratch....i have tapered the board...i cut it with the bandsaw andhit it with a sanding block...not radiused yet,i just ordered a 10" radius block and some black inlay dots.it should be in by next weekend.by next sunday hopefully it will all be done but the fretting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsl602000 Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 nice job, Wes... very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Looks great. What are you planning on doing with it when you are done? Are you going to keep it, or sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 don't know...if it is perfect i may sell it to pay for some of these tools i have bought...if it is not perfect i will keep it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespresence Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Looks Great!! Here's the link for Bocote @ Warmoth. http://www.warmoth.com/common/frames/guitarneck.htm Says it needs no finish. Looks too beautiful to me to cover with anything - even clear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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