Mender Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 The only thing I can see that needs tweaking is ,in the picture of you using the chisel ,you mite not be holding your tongue just right.hahaha this is a very nice build. I agree. The tongue should protrude 0.4" from the lips, and at an angle of 15.7 degrees to the left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCHueston0311 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 LOL i think you guys are correct. Hey my neck pocket is a little looser than planned, is there a way to shim on the side of the tenon to prevent like 3mm movement? If so, how and what is the best way to alleviate this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmth Builder Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Build looks great! (your tuners are on backwards though ) Edited May 21, 2012 by Neil Beith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mender Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 There's no reason you can't glue shims in to take up the slack. It's easy enough to do. With the neck sitting in line to the centre line, measure the gap each side and cut shims the correct thickness to fit, or you can make the shims a teeny bit thicker than required, and sand them down after gluing them in so you get a nice snug fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCHueston0311 Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Got the inlays sanded flat, the body and top sanded to 220, made the dishouts. Now I have to shim the neck and then stain the top, and glue neck in, fret the neck, and finish the guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinDoug Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Nice deer... I like the "living room" shop as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCHueston0311 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Update Got the stains put on, and glued in the neck. Black Stain cut back Do you think this top is really going to pop once it's cleared? Im worried that the black is a touch un-even, and some of the figure isnt showing at every angle. Comments Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCHueston0311 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 No comments eh?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Judging by the second photo where the blue is still wet you will be just fine. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 That color is bluetiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliemc Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Its not supposed to be visable at every angle. Flame moves about on a top as the light hits it at different angles. Clear it & you will be fine. Go look at it in good natural light & you will see what I mean. Light in a workshop doesnt realy show you what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Yep and some more blue stain in the finish to make that grain pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCHueston0311 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Same color of blue? I think its gonna need another coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCHueston0311 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I am going to have this guitar Pleked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCHueston0311 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Update : New Chrome Headstock Logo 2nd Sealer coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Comments Suggestions? That blue looks awesome. I am loving how this is turning out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCHueston0311 Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 AN update. Got her polished out. Here she sits minus strings. I am having her Plekd next week in Nashville. Comments, Suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Rockin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCHueston0311 Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Finish came out great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestvic Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 that is looking great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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