ScottR Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Top notch Scott... Top notch One thing I don't quite get is recessing the strap buttons... I would think you'd want the strap out away from the body a bit to avoid rubbing into the finish, especially on nitro... IDK what the purpose is I guess... That's a thought.....I hadn't actually looked at it that way. They're not recessed very deep. Actually two things caused me to start recessing them a little. My buttons always go on a curved surface. I didn't like the little gap left under the edges where the body curved away. Then on the F-hole guitar, the location of the button on the horn and the angle of it caused the lip of the button to have a significant gap. I ground the base of the button into the correct angle to make it sit nearly flush--flush enough to not see the gap anyway. But I learned something else. The body wood was Spanish Cedar which is faily soft. The lack of a good seat allowed the screw to wobble a little and it ended up pulling out. Easily fixed but since then I have recessed them slightly and created a flat surface to seat the button against. That is much more stable against the angled pull of the strap. And I don't have to see those little gaps. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Chill-Out Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Scott, my 7 year-old daughter was looking at this thread with me and was constantly saying "WOW" at them. She now wants me to build one for her. Thanks alot! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Think nothing of it. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supplebanana Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Pics.... They'd look just like the last ones.....except they'd be shot in the rain. I'm sure I'll post way too many more at least a couple more times. Thanks psikoT. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Crikey. Haven't you got better things to do with your time? ;-D haha That is one of the best tops I've seen in a while. Broad and apt. Which isn't a very good compliment on a figure unless you are a guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 To quote.......er.....oh yeah, YOU: Har! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Arf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliemc Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Holy christ man. U batshit crazy sonovabitch. Luv d volute. I have to tip my hat to you man. Its been years since i saw a guitar i wish i had built. U just made my day - and the fookin gitir aints even finished up yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Holy christ man. U batshit crazy sonovabitch. Luv d volute. I have to tip my hat to you man. Its been years since i saw a guitar i wish i had built. U just made my day - and the fookin gitir aints even finished up yet Awesome. That made my day too. Give Mum me luv. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I picked up StewMac's feeler guage clamp set up that is supposed to help you from cutting your nuts too deep.....because I have a problem with that. But I could not clamp it right up against the nut because of the volute. The feeler gauges were still useful. I just had to hold them in place with my fingers. Nut's done, at least up to the setup stage. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Baby's got bling. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 But she don't got strings. Â Â SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I'll string her up this week. Â Â SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 And set her up. Â Â Â SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Â And plug her in. And see what she sounds like. Depending on which IPA you go with.... I got pretty close. SR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Chill-Out Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 And set her up. SR I am NOT showing these to my daughter. Outstanding work, sir! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Dang, that thing just keeps looking nicer and nicer. You sir, should be given an award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Now that is the way to mix things up. Probably the most perfect bookmatch I have ever seen, and that looks like delicious toffee, beautiful work, looking forward to the sound bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Sir, you're a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thanks guys. Muzz, the tele harware on an LP-ish shape was Justin's idea, and damn if he wasn't right! Baby looks good with all that gold bling. Actually, he knew he wanted that silhouette and he liked the sound of that set of pick-ups the best of everything he'd listened to. This was the result. Keep your fingers crossed for sound bites.....my buddy with the studio has discovered the joys of the open road on his Victory. The studio often waits for him to come home..... This little girl goes to a new home in three weeks. I'm going to have to set upsome visitation rights. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workingman Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Wow, most of my working life was as a geologist (before that stopped paying). That top reminds me of hot lava. You have surpassed yourself on this one. If you had asked me before I would have laughed at that idea. Wow! If I win the lottery I am commisioning a bass. Have you done a bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim37 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I have to say it agian amazing work. You may not be a prolific builder but your builds are always top tier. I always kept hoping you would find a way to incorporate some of your carving skills in one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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