rhoads56 Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Ok, this baby is going into a store, as an example of the work i can do, and a demonstrator. So, to appeal to the greater audience, i would like to know what colour this guitar should be. Obviously, it will be a transperant and/or sunburst finish. Which colour or sunburst (specify sunburst colour range) would best suit this guitar? Maybe a natural, clear lacquer is best?? Sorry, only old photos, but you get the idea. Not in photo, but on actual guitar: white body binding, scallops/carved area for fret board access, black trem and control covers, gold hardware (wilkinson trem). This was the body blank, after wiping a wet rag over it to show the grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlexVDL Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Faded honeyburst Man, I would like to know how you did the carving on the top??? All by hand? Belt sander? CNC? It looks very nice bro!! I've always been a fan of a carved top dinky style body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted December 31, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Faded honeyburst Man, I would like to know how you did the carving on the top??? All by hand? Belt sander? CNC? It looks very nice bro!! I've always been a fan of a carved top dinky style body! Ive briefly talked about how to carve the top in this thread here and on My Webpage Basically, rout a ledge around the guitar, which sets the depth of the carve. Draw the inner "flat section" to where the carve extends to. Get out your trusty grinder, and attach a sanding dsic. Sand, using 80-120 grit paper. MAKE SURE YOU MOVE THE DISC REASONABLY QUICKLY OVER THE WOOD, or it will burn and leave valleys and lines all over your work. The top as per the photos above, took 43 minutes to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Black stain with a fine black burst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 i think no burst...all amber/orange to look like rolling flames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.