mattharris75 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Prostheta, the small scale of the guitar may be making things look bigger as well. The z-poxy is the 'normal' size available in hobby stores here. As for the Tru Oil, I bought the larger size only because I was no longer able to find the small ones that I've used in the past locally, so it was easier to order from Amazon in that size. As for the sweatshirt, yeah, it previously belonged to a 6'4" 300+ pound former college football offensive lineman. Pretty big dude... Scott, thanks, but I imagine my next instrument project will be something acoustic. Possibly a second small scale guitar for my other daughter, but I figure they can share... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 One more session with the 3M Finesse It, and then buffed up with a coat of paste wax, now we're ready for assembly. I've been gathering up my hardware, and I have a few little things that I need to locate/re-purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mattharris75 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Scott. Crappy midnight cell phone pictures, but it's coming together... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Pictures taken in decent light. Didn't get a chance to get the nut in there and get it strung up tonight. Spent the evening working on another woodworking project for the family. Should get it strung up and wired within the next couple of days, just have to find the stupid nut that goes on the end of the stacked pot I'm using. Also, rookie mistake, the stacked pot has a different shaft size than the regular pot I used when I drilled the hole. So, I had to re-drill, and you can see where it tore out a little of the top. It will be covered by the knob, but it's still pretty annoying. Just one of the many little things where you look back, as the person who made it, and also a perfectionist, and are annoyed any unhappy. But that's just the nature of it I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I guess this deserves a quick update. I did get it strung up by my self imposed deadline, so the girls could bang on it a little bit. But due to other projects (and life in general) taking priority I haven't had a chance to do any kind of setup or get it wired up. Hopefully soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 What do the girls think of it so far? SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 They think it's cool, but I imagine they'll like it a lot more once it makes some noise. Especially the little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 That looks the absolute dog's wotsits! Lovely job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Beautiful work! All three of them. 'Nuff said. SR Love the porch and steps too..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Congratulations on the GOTM win with this stunning little guitar Matt. It is well deserved.........and a long time coming! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks Scott! Definitely a long time coming. I've been planning my next build (an acoustic mandola with a shrunken down jazz guitar body) for over a year now, so I don't think my pace has picked up at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I'll be interested is seeing that one! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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