Anthony Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 That's madness. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Have you ever read a book called hand made hand played ? http://www.amazon.co...56189094&sr=8-1 There is a guitar in there with a similar concept. Although if im honest. yours is barley begining to take shape & it already trumps the model displayed in the book. sounds like a cool book. i'm gonna check it out. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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madhattr88 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Got the pickguard profiled and dry fit the neck for pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 That is too freaking sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Been slow going, but I finally got the neck fretted and installed an ebony nut. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 That is madness. In a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 2 coats of shellac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 After sealing with 2 coats of shellac, I used some Timbermate Rosewood filler...here's a "wet" picture. Sanding the dried filler w/320 Two more coats of shellac, then Tru-Oil. Here's the "wet" Tru-Oil pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Interesting that you apply shellac prior to filling the grain. I presume that this is to protect the rest of the wood from any staining? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 That's something I've contemplated as well. I'd like to hear the thought process behind it.....and your thoughts on how it worked. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Interesting that you apply shellac prior to filling the grain. I presume that this is to protect the rest of the wood from any staining? Two reasons. You are correct, the shellac seals the wood so the filler won't stain it. Also, tru-oil doesn't adhere well to oily woods, the rosewood center strip would be a problem. Trust me, I've had problems before. ;-) Shellac sticks to everything. So I do 2 coats of shellac, sand with 320, two more coats of Shellac, grain fill, sand dried filler with 320. Any shiny pores, means the filler didn't get in there... So I have to decide whether to do another grain fill session or hope the tru-oil coats will fill them. In this case I only did the one grain fill session. Then I'll seal the filler with 2 more coats of shellac. Sand w/320 & 500. Now I can start the tru-oil layers. Three VERY LIGHT coats per day and scuff with scotchbrite after every third coat. Total of 12 coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Cool - good to know my brain still works :-) I'm thinking of spending a couple of months shooting Shellac for experience....are you using something like a 1-1/2lb cut or thereabouts? Sounds like a fantastic base for a curing oil like Tru-Oil. Can't wait to see how she looks when all this is done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Cool - good to know my brain still works :-) I'm thinking of spending a couple of months shooting Shellac for experience....are you using something like a 1-1/2lb cut or thereabouts? Sounds like a fantastic base for a curing oil like Tru-Oil. Can't wait to see how she looks when all this is done! You got it! i use 1-1/2 lb cut. & use one of those Preval spray systems. Can't beat it for $10. I don't have an elaborate spray system, so it works great for me. Plus I only finish the necks myself. I have a friend spray the body with nitro. I love the tru-oil feel on a neck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliemc Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 spraying shellac ? never even taught to try that before. I have always just applied it with a rag, Must give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 After 4th coat of tru-oil. About half-way there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 That thing is beautiful. I wanna touch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 one step closer....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 This is seriously not helping my urge to acquire a Gibson SG-X or Junior! What pup are we looking at here? Looking like a P-90 in a bucker housing. Man this looks like a fun instrument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 ding ding ding!!!! you are correct sir.... Seymour Duncun P-90 Phat Cat....designed for a humbucker pup ring. ready for the bonus round? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Sweet. Does it have anything to do with the starting pin on your table router? Too few people use those. That should be a bonus right there. Go on - you have my curiosity completely piqued now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 the starting pin is a must.....i learned that the hard way years ago. high velocity mahogany can do some serious damage!!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Aye. Have you read the top speed on those trees? They weren't built to go that fast. Bonus round answer was....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Its been 14 months, but its finished!!!! Even had some professional photos taken. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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