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I too don't think paint on rosewood is going to end well. Even if you did get it to stick ok, the heavy texture / pores / pits and valleys will make it hard to get clean edges on the lines.

I'd definitely consider inlaying some veneer or even putting in some fret wire. On my FPS model I use a short and narrow vintage style wire that I think looks pretty good. Because its not played on, it goes pretty quick as there is no leveling or crowning to deal with.

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The whole purpose of being able to sand wet is to aid in the removal of the sanding residue so that the paper does not load up.

It looks great! If time is short, save the flaking paint project for when you have more time to play with it. Nothing good ever comes when your trying to hurry things along.

A guitar is the sum of its parts and construction, everything plays a part in the final result. I think of woods as the spice in a dish in that they add flavor to the recipe, not replace the main ingredient.

Very interesting, I wonder how it would work if it was a bit skinnier and longer, maybe around 8".

I've been thinking about doing a Gilmore Jr from Guytronix and building a cool cab for it. http://www.guytronix.com/kitsoundclips.html

Maybe just get some skeleton keys or maybe a handcuff key with the hollow center and figure out a way to mount them to a shaft like on these style tuners.

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Corian is very easy to work with, no need for special saws.

Sweet ... excellent job! That is my favorite style Jr in my all time favorite Gibson color. Its a beautiful and honest restoration that will suite her well for the decades to come.

What brand shellac did you use? Was it fresh?

Nitrile gloves are great to have in the shop. I also like to have some cheap thin cotton gloves around too

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Thanks all for the input.

I worried about this a lot before i did it - but its surprisingly easy really

Yea, I'm guilty of doing that myself, this time included

I've been contemplating a new neck through build with a full width book matched top. What I'm not getting my head wrapped around is the best way to go about creating the lowered area on the front side for the top. Whats your favorite way?

Excellent ...

Very cool, love it!

Like ihocky2 mentioned, I'd also say get some real pore filler or epoxy and play it safe. I've got a swamp ash body / walnut top project starting up and will be using Zpoxy finishing resin. I like the way if fills, sands, and looks for a natural or trans finish. Here is a good YouTube showing how to apply it with a squeegee

And here is some more usefull info from LMI http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproducts....Header=Z%2Dpoxy

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Great job Ron, I like it a lot!

Along with Suhr, MusicMan has also been experimenting with the roasted maple. From what I've seen / read from MusicMan and Suhr is that its done to the rough lumber, not a shaped neck. The purpose is supposed to be solely a stability thing and in the case of Suhr, allows them to now offer figured necks.

Sweet!

What kind of tuners were originally in there? What tuners did you order? Are they threaded bushings or press fit?

As was mentioned, they make larger conversion bushings for press fit. It may be easier in the end to just order the correct size tuners.

Excellent!! ... love the War Of The Worlds, but that robot is just too sweet!!

Just got this one finished up and she has a sweet voice. Bender Baby is currently on tour and ripping it up

Tuning is open E with the benders taking B to C# and G# to A

Some basic specs

25" scale

Mahogany and curly sugar maple

Mahogany fret and position marker inlay

32 fret

Camel bone nut

Duesenberg Multibender

Custom wound BG-Pups humbucker

True Oil finish

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You might want to checkout Gimp, its a very good full featured open source Photoshop like program. http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/

Do you have a Rockler or Woodcraft store around? ... they carry standard grain fillers.

... My current filler of choice is Z-poxy finishing resin (an epoxy, search youtube for instructional how-to vids) ...

I've used Zpoxy finishing resin on a couple projects now and was very happy with the results. Next time I'm going to try the squeegee application method like this guy is doing.

Part 1,

part 2,

Edit to add, If you are looking for Zpoxy, check out your local hobby stores and craft centers. Zpoxy is a brand name and they market a couple different epoxys, you are looking for the finishing resin.