MKGBass

you see a hose and a loin? I have something clever to say to that, but alas, its not the rant section

I don't think it's mahogany. I don't know why, but I've seen it, the wood is on the tip of my tongue...sapele maybe?

you guys should listen to me more

Good advice, I would take it a step further and say wear safety GOGGLES. I had glasses, but the router and belt sander create so much wind that chips and dust make their way around.

I scratched my left eye twice in a week, and then decided that it was time to make some changes.

The strings are fine, i think. The binding may create a bit of an illusion, but the strings on my bass look no further from the edge than those do, and mine was made in a factory...

Things are developing, and looking nice while their at it!

Excellent excellent work, you should be proud!

I've had bad experience with DR's though, how do you like those? Are they flatwound?

35 PSI may be a bit too much. Check your owners manual, I have a DevilBiss Finishline 3 and I get best results with 20-25 PSI (Oddly enough, the recommended PSI in the manual is 23).

Kirk

what he said. You continue to amaze me David! I get more excited to start work on my archtop every day.

I like the idea very much. For some reason the little curls create the image that the guitar is kinda buckling in the middle. Not that you're still in the design phase (maybe you are?) but if i were doing it, i would drop the little cutout by the lower horn back a few inches, and thicken up the lower horn, it just seems kinda thin. Good lookin guitar though.

HOT DAMN! Looking very very good.

What kind of glue is that I see there? It doesn't look like Titebond, but that may just be the pic?

Also the headstock looks pretty long, is this your design, an illusion (or fitting room for 12 tuning pegs )? I guess i can't really gauge it till you get the machines on there, but thats just my eyes speaking to me

Whilst this is an issue at hand...does anyone know how Gibson does the cores on their hollowbody guitars. Is it actually touching the top and bottom?

Amazing guitar! I love it all.

It looks like he killed someone on his workshop floor in that last pic. Also note the flamed maple clamping call. That's high class, boys.

tHEY DONT COME FRETTED, AND i DONT KNOW IF THEY'LL WORK FOR A 7, NEVER BUILT ONE.

<= The capslock key is just to the left of the A, press it.

Yeah, those will work well too.

For the ideal PRS copy, you would need a tailpiece bridge combo, like the LP Junior ones seen here. This is probably the closest you will find to the actual PRS bridge without ordering from them (you may be able to actually order a PRS bridge from the PRS factory, though I'm sure it will be quite a bit more expensive than this one)

This bridge is also nearly a direct copy of the PRS style bridge. Stewmac says its similar to the PRS bridge, but In My Opinion, i think the other is closer.

If you were going for a tremolo, these strat style trems are the closest you'll find. You could use these Wilkinson bridges, although they look less like the real thing, they're a nicer bridge.

Hope that helps!

Does anyone know any internet vendors that sell metallic black lacquer? Or would I just have to add the flake to black lacquer?

Thanks,

Kirk

wait, your bald? God, the whole fonzi thing has really thrown me off pitch. i gotta stop associating people so much with their avatars. I mean, look at mine!

Honestly though, when are you gonna have some new pics? I like your work, must see more...

Finally got around to doing all the wetsanding tonight. I started with 400 grit, then 800, then finally 1200. Its nice and smooth now. I'd post pics but I didn't take any, but it really looks the same, with just a dulled finish.

I took it over to Kirk, and he's hopefully gonna start polishing tonight. Within a day or two he should have it polished and wired, and then I'll get the neck angle to spec and glue her in...

Then I'll tell ya how she plays.

Devil With The Blue Dress On ( ) = El diablo con el Vestido Azul (movie??)

Song!

Correct you are. I have ALSO found that though a neck may feel smooth and comfortable, under closer scrutiny, blemishes and unevenness can be seen. I guess if you can't feel them, it doesn't matter, but if you care about what you see as well, who knows

I'm sure its more of a combination of both

maybe he's being humble. He said it was only his 3rd guitar or whatever.

Depends on what tools you have, how much money you have etc.

I would definately go for making a neck if you think you've got the chops as it is a wonderful experience. In the end, you might feel like it was more worth it if you made your own.

On the other hand, if you've got the money, and you're worried you dont have the tools or the patience to make a neck, buy one. A good comfortable neck can make the difference between a good guitar and a great guitar.

Ultimately, do you think you can do it? Anyone can do it, and you actually don't need very much as far as tools. What you really need is time and patience, and a picky eye.

Nice topic. I haven't heard much from some of them. I voted for Peter, because his music has been certified as pure genius. I've also participated in playing some Tchiakovsky in a symphony or two, and it's seriously been just an amazing musical experience.