Drak Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I think this is the last crazy guitar I am building for a while. (However I do have a piece of buckeye that would make Drak drool) Hey, I'm just a bozo backyard hobbyist weekend wanker with a mortgage payment, where you're a highly skilled and talented luthier building absolutely beautiful guitars, ...you SHOULD have the high-test wood, I EXPECT you to 'bring the bling'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I think this is the last crazy guitar I am building for a while. (However I do have a piece of buckeye that would make Drak drool) Hey, I'm just a bozo backyard hobbyist weekend wanker with a mortgage payment, where you're a highly skilled and talented luthier building absolutely beautiful guitars, ...you SHOULD have the high-test wood, I EXPECT you to 'bring the bling'! Now Drak...highly skilled and talented? Seriously? ha ha ha ha Even if I was "highly skilled and talented" I would have to keep my day job cause musicians are poor and I have a huge mortgage and stupid hobby that costs a fortune and woman and kid and dog and... well you understand. I still have to get lucky finding good pieces of wood. Madagascar 2: Private: Oh, I like that one, that's a good one. Kowalski: It works on many levels, sir. Skipper: You guys are a bunch of suck-ups. Kowalski: That too, sir. Private: Oh, absolutely, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Laugh if you must, but you -are- skilled and talented, that is quite obvious for all to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 I was more referring to all the splinters I got last time I used it for a neck lol Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Insanely awesome guitar. my favorite of yours by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Yep - great guitar! I have been wanting to build a '67 V in the same vein as Jim Martin's black and chrome V for a long time. That is likely what I may do when I eventually have opportunity to build again - make replicas of "icon" instruments like the Frankenstrat, Jim's V, a white JEM, '58 LP, Les Claypool's CT 4-string walnut bass etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Boring finishing photos. These are the initial coats of tru-oil. Once I get a color and feel I like I will sand it all flat. I am not sure what level gloss to use on this one. The high gloss looks really good but I originally planed on a satin finish. I wasn't even planning tru-oil but I used the initial coat of thinned tru-oil to even out the color. It looked so good I decided to throw a coat or two on it. The amber tint enhances the grain. Once the finish is flat I will make a decision on final finish. I might seal it with a coat of shellac and throw a few coats of lacquer on it for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I had to recess the string-thru ferrules to match the recessed bridge. Used a veritas bull nose rotary file. I like the way it looks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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avengers63 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I had to recess the string-thru ferrules to match the recessed bridge. Used a veritas bull nose rotary file. I like the way it looks... Wouldn't it have been easier to use a counter-sink bit in the drill press? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I had to recess the string-thru ferrules to match the recessed bridge. Used a veritas bull nose rotary file. I like the way it looks... Wouldn't it have been easier to use a counter-sink bit in the drill press? Counter sink bit made a angled straight sided recess. I wanted a curved recess (like a bowl). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 The rounder "dished" look makes it quite different to a conical recess, I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 The rounder "dished" look makes it quite different to a conical recess, I bet. It looks intentional. (I hope). I just couldn't get the down force on the saddle without doing it... poor design on my part. BUT I really like having the strings close to the body... price you pay for fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzI Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Any feelings on open grail grain vs filled? edit: Sometimes I can't type... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Open grain for sure if you ask me. That is wenges signature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Any feelings on open grail vs filled? I prefer my grail holy. Preferably with a hint of Monty Python. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Any feelings on open grail vs filled? I prefer my grail holy. Preferably with a hint of Monty Python. We already got one! It is quite nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Any feelings on open grail vs filled? I prefer my grail holy. Preferably with a hint of Monty Python. We already got one! It is quite nice... Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries. Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 feche le mush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Allright. Weather = Hideous Work = Ridiculous Progress = Ponderous If work and weather would work together I might be able to finish up this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Ok whose idea was it to build a V anyway? This thing is a PITA to shoot lacquer on.... AND it is friggin heavy to hold up. On a lighter note the Behlens is working well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Quick preview shots. It is assembled sans electronics... should get that tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I can't tell for sure from these shots but it looks like you decided to fill the grain? SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I can't tell for sure from these shots but it looks like you decided to fill the grain? SR Kinda. It is filled enough that it looks flat. But the lacquer is still shrinking and it is starting to show some grain. I guess in a few months I will know how much. If this wasn't a personal guitar I would have filled it properly and made the finish look like glass. But it is mine and I didn't want to much finish on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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