Andronico Posted April 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Prostheta / Xanthus / Anderekel : I really appreciate your support. This site is a good place to learn a lot and to show our own ideas and results. Prospheta : about the strap, I don´t know how to make a cow, do you ? Can you teach me ? Xanthus : don´t worry about the heal joint, the mahogany is about 20mm thick, has a jacaranda strip and I´m using four screws with metal inserts. I think that is strong enough. About the pick ups, I´ll try to make a sample record in the future to show you. Regarding GOTM, I don´t know..., there are several guitars with better characteristics and details than mine. Thanks again friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshvegas Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 I just don't like headless guitars usually! as to making cows.. http://www.biotopics.co.uk/edexcel/biotechnol/artins.html hope it helps I think making everything from scratch and it working AND it looking pretty damn cool is a fairly good characteristic in a guitar building competition. I do think you should make a strap though that would be cool and set it off nicely a spin strap of somekind would be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Here are more pics taken outside but with direct light : I feel like a child with a new toy... having all the Sunday to play. Simply AMAZING !!!! Muchísimas Felicitaciones, es un trabajo excepcional !!! This is a serious contender for GOTM !!! Original, practical, incredibly well implemented, and a level of involvement hardly seen around: Next time don't be lazy and wind your own pickups ;-) !!! My only criticism (if you could call it that) is that I would have opted for a solid color. Something like Gold, Copper, Candy Apple Red, somethink bold like that. That said, the natural finish is impeccable too. What kind of lacquer did you use ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Simply AMAZING !!!! Muchísimas Felicitaciones, es un trabajo excepcional !!! This is a serious contender for GOTM !!! Original, practical, incredibly well implemented, and a level of involvement hardly seen around: Next time don't be lazy and wind your own pickups ;-) !!! My only criticism (if you could call it that) is that I would have opted for a solid color. Something like Gold, Copper, Candy Apple Red, somethink bold like that. That said, the natural finish is impeccable too. What kind of lacquer did you use ?? Thank you brother, I really appreciate your comments. About the pickups, I´m thinking about this possibility for a future build, maybe the second or third one. Regarding the color, I choose the natural finish because I´m very conservative but maybe I have to have more courage next time... The finished I used was a strong floor satin lacker (Cetol brand). It was very easy to apply and is very resistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Yesterday´s morning I took some pics of the complete set : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Regarding the color, I choose the natural finish because I´m very conservative but maybe I have to have more courage next time... The finished I used was a strong floor satin lacker (Cetol brand). It was very easy to apply and is very resistant. ...and probably reflows nicely. Sorry, maybe this info is somewhere else in the thread, but how did you apllied it ?? Spray ?? I used 50% thinned Plastic Coating as a rub-on finish on my first build. Applied unthinned It's supposed to be that kind of strong durable finish. There's even a version of the product specially formulated for flooring. However I think I'm going to refinish her at some point. The current finish is not standing well the normal use. I was looking for alternatives, but I think I'll go the full nitro lacker treatment after all. Maybe just skip the pore filling and finish it satin instead of glossy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderekel Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Looks like the case fits very nicely. The only thing I see is that I would suggest putting in an extra piece to help support the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Regarding the color, I choose the natural finish because I´m very conservative but maybe I have to have more courage next time... The finished I used was a strong floor satin lacker (Cetol brand). It was very easy to apply and is very resistant. ...and probably reflows nicely. Sorry, maybe this info is somewhere else in the thread, but how did you apllied it ?? Spray ?? I used 50% thinned Plastic Coating as a rub-on finish on my first build. Applied unthinned It's supposed to be that kind of strong durable finish. There's even a version of the product specially formulated for flooring. However I think I'm going to refinish her at some point. The current finish is not standing well the normal use. I was looking for alternatives, but I think I'll go the full nitro lacker treatment after all. Maybe just skip the pore filling and finish it satin instead of glossy. I remember reading somewhere that the flooring plastic coating isn't as suitable as the "general" plastic coating. Somebody else may have a better memory than me on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 ...and probably reflows nicely. Sorry, maybe this info is somewhere else in the thread, but how did you apllied it ?? Spray ?? I used 50% thinned Plastic Coating as a rub-on finish on my first build. Applied unthinned It's supposed to be that kind of strong durable finish. There's even a version of the product specially formulated for flooring. However I think I'm going to refinish her at some point. The current finish is not standing well the normal use. I was looking for alternatives, but I think I'll go the full nitro lacker treatment after all. Maybe just skip the pore filling and finish it satin instead of glossy. I applied the first six coats using a paint brush, sanding between coats. Then I applied eight or ten (I can´t remember) coats using a little ball made of cloth fabric (I don´t know what´s the name...). Like the old fashioned furniture makers use to finish their work. I remember reading somewhere that the flooring plastic coating isn't as suitable as the "general" plastic coating. Somebody else may have a better memory than me on this one. I don´t know about other flooring products, but this one can be used to finish furniture. A friend uses it without problems since about five years. It´s not cheap, the price is the double than nitro... but it´s easy to use. I think the next build will use nitro, I have to test it and my father has spray equipment to use... Looks like the case fits very nicely. The only thing I see is that I would suggest putting in an extra piece to help support the neck. The guitar really fits very tight into the case when it´s close but your suggestion is good. I have material to make an aditional piece, so I´ll do it. Thanks for the idea Anderekel ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudz Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Nice Strings! Super Slinkies are all I use. Great job with the guitar, case, and amp. Someday I want to have a cool headless guitar like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Nice Strings! Super Slinkies are all I use. Great job with the guitar, case, and amp. Someday I want to have a cool headless guitar like this. Thank you Dudz ! You are very young, like my oldest son ! Use this site to learn, practice with scrap wood, project every part of your future guitar and go for her ! If the first one is not the best, don´t worry, you can make another one, learning a lot in the process and having fun too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiki Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 well, I was a little bury, and I passed some weeks without checking this forum... and now the little baby is born! it's very beautiful, congratulations man! we always became a kid when we have a new toy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi Kiki and thanks we always became a kid when we have a new toy! That´s true, at least in my case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matti Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) Hi, I´m new in the forum and was looking for some ideas to make a travel guitar and... Wow, what a fantastic work you have done !!! I was one hour reading all the thread, all made from scratch, it´s really amazing and inspiring !. Congrats man Edited May 24, 2008 by Matti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted May 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Welcome to the forum and thanks Matti, this is a great place to learn, with very smart people that want to help. If you have questions about my little baby (called ¨Baby Rocker¨ now) please post them. Enjoy the forum ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenggg Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I love your idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I love your idea. Thanks Kenggg ! In this case vote for her in the GOTM ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matti Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 If you have questions about my little baby (called ¨Baby Rocker¨ now) please post them. Can you explain me with more details the way you put the strings and tune the guitar ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Can you explain me with more details the way you put the strings and tune the guitar ? There´s no problem : First I put the tuner jaw in the place nearest the hardtail (remember that the tuners are placed under the hardtail). Then I pass the string through the jaw : Then the string pass through the hardtail directly to the nut and then to the headpiece. The headpiece has screws to hold the strings : Now I have to use the tuner pegs to intonate the strings. That´s all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matti Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Ok, I see now, it´s really easy. Thanks for the explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 A pic of the guitar + Line 6 Spider III HD75 head + 2x12 cab (finished a couple of days ago) : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Preston Swift Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 very nice my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marossy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) I actually just saw a reference to this project at the http://www.diystompboxes.com forum, where I am also a member. I must say, this is one cool project. I like the concept and the execution of it. And the handiwork is excellent in all regards, as well as the innovative built from scratch ideas. And I think the double layered case is also a brilliant idea. Bravo! Edited May 12, 2009 by Paul Marossy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andronico Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I actually just saw a reference to this project at the http://www.diystompboxes.com forum, where I am also a member. I must say, this is one cool project. I like the concept and the execution of it. And the handiwork is excellent in all regards, as well as the innovative built from scratch ideas. And I think the double layered case is also a brilliant idea. Bravo! Thank you Paul, I appreciate your words. And appreciate your work also, two years ago I made a Firefly amp using your chassis layout. It´s a great amp ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Very nice. Not 100% my taste, but I do like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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