rhoads56 Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 I like the middle section to stay flat, but i do give it a decent round over between the carved and flat sections.... like this: For fun, i calculated the neck joint surface area, and compared it to the stew mac '59 les paul plans. This one has 70% more surface area, and without a stupid recessed tenon, and end grain to end grain joints, is much easier to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Yeah, I can see the difference now. I left mine very pronounced, I do like how your before looks close to mine before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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!!METAL MATT!! Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 So perry do you ever use kahler Trems? I really think these supper strats would look great with that trem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Actually, I think the Kahlers are ugly. I do like the feel that they have though. Part one, staining... After staining, i scrape back the binding so its nice and white again. part two, candy... Study the photos. Im not going to explain them, but you can learn a lot about colouring a top to achieve nicer finishes by studying everything about the two photos. Do the work and you'll learn something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Here it is with clear over the candy. Study these ones too. If you work out what im talking about, dont post the answer. Let others discover it themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Love those Kandy coats.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carousel182 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 WOW ormsby... i kinda see how your doing it.. quick question though? where do you get the kandy coats? are they just clear with dye in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 After staining, i scrape back the binding so its nice and white again. Have you any tips on the best way to scrape binding? What tools do you use? Can I do this rather than mask the binding when I am spraying undercoat and colour coats as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 you can mask, but scraping looks cleaner in the end. I use a blade of some sort, mostly an exacto knife, but a chisel if its there and handy. Candy can be stain/dye + lacquer, or actual candy paints. It just needs to be suspended over lacquer, and not touching the wood itself. There is a clear coat over the light blue, although I didnt get a photo. If you know what Im talking about with my method, and you use it on your own builds, credit me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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riffster Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Very nice Perry, it looks a little purplish but having a dark blue quilt my self I know that it's the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Very nice Perry, it looks a little purplish but having a dark blue quilt my self I know that it's the picture. Its actually purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar2005 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Everytime I see one of your projects, I feel like I should just quit. This is one nice guitar. Just flawless. Maybe in a couple of years, I can achieve you level... nah... it'll probably never happen I really like the color on this one and the natural color on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Very nice Perry, it looks a little purplish but having a dark blue quilt my self I know that it's the picture. Its actually purple Seriously???? I thought it was blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmith Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 that's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidlook Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I think I figured out what you're talking about, will be nice to see if I'm correct once you reveal it (if you intend to) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsa2 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 i cant get this guitar out of my head...i sleep and dream of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 i cant get this guitar out of my head...i sleep and dream of it... Your avatar looks like my current project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddW Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hey Perry, I have no idea what your method is, but I have been planning to order some pearl from this site: http://www.paintwithpearl.com/pearlstore.htm They describe a multi layer method in their tips sections which seem interesting, and if I'm feeling very brave I may try it. No idea if it's similar to your technique. My question, however, isn't about that, I'm just wondering what size pearl additive you'd use? They list 4 sizes: http://www.paintwithpearl.com/pearlstore.htm I was leaning to the actual pearl, as opposed to the satin or shimmer. Thanks, Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilEthereal777 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hey Perry, Great looking build....just for a change! Derek has obviously said, top of the range everything please, hence the Brazilian Mahogany body and neck etc....which is totally appropriate for a family/tribute build. As this (BM) is known as the holy grail of guitar timbers and from what I gather, you are one of the only people left in OZ that has any, how does it stack up against currently available alternatives? eg. Sapele, African Mahogany, Makore etc....I mention these as they are in plentiful supply over here on the east coast. I have used OZ timbers such as Blackwood and QLD Maple almost exclusively and have little to no experience with such exotics. I am very interested in YOUR opinion in this regard. I am now searching PG for info in this blue stain process.......do you reckon a QLD Maple top COULD be stained blue given the orangey/golden base colour of the timber?....or is this kind of finish best left for US Rock Maple such as the tops I bought from you last year? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Brazilian is definately very easy to work with, but i prefer the tone of other timbers myself. I dislike QLD Maple, but that may be because Ive always had bad experiences with the merchants. To get a nice light blue, you need nice light coloured timber. I'll probably post up a thread for the blue guitar soon, but otherwise just go to my website and view it in the diary. You'll see the maple is VERY white. The get a blue over a non white surface, you'll need to tint the clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hey Perry, I have no idea what your method is, but I have been planning to order some pearl from this site: http://www.paintwithpearl.com/pearlstore.htm They describe a multi layer method in their tips sections which seem interesting, and if I'm feeling very brave I may try it. No idea if it's similar to your technique. My question, however, isn't about that, I'm just wondering what size pearl additive you'd use? They list 4 sizes: http://www.paintwithpearl.com/pearlstore.htm I was leaning to the actual pearl, as opposed to the satin or shimmer. Thanks, Todd Ive not used any pearl on this guitar. I used platinum pearl on Saxon's white Multiscale guitar, but other than that, i dont recall using pearl this year. Pearls """kinda""" like metallics. They are very small pieces suspended in clear (or colour like metallics). Here is that guitar, in plain white. Here it is five minutes later, with a coat of platinum pearl over the top. ] Then clear, etc etc Pearls can be mixed, eg: blue pearl over white base looks like white, with blue metallic mixed in. You might prefer orange pearl over a red base, or blue pearl over a blue base. Pearls can be suspended in the clear, which tends to have colour changing effects, or mixed with the base colour paint, for a different style of metallic look. Here is a large pearl blue, mixed with straight blue. Looks like metallic, but instead of metal coloured 'dust', its actually blue coloured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddW Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 So pearl gives that shimmery effect over a solid color, not a 3D sparkle effect when you put it over a figured wood. I had thought that Candy colors were just a clear or tinted lacquer with pearl particles mixed in to give a metalic look. I need to study this more. Thanks, Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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