Crazy_Guitar

DAY 1 (Feb 15th, 2008): Ok... today's experiment went pretty well. I am trying to do some borax swirling. As far as today's experiment, I dissolved 30g of borax in 750ml of water. Maybe too much borax here, as it didn't dissolve that well and some dropped to the bottom. Next time I'll try 30g of borax in 1l of water. I used sinthetic paint today. Just a bit of black and brown paint. I poured the paint over the water and it kept on surface! I didn't need to thin the paint as it, apparently, had the right viscosity for the swirling. (This might not be accurate, as different paints may have different viscosity levels and I haven't done a full test.) Ok, so sinthetic paint works with borax!!! As the paint kept on surface, I noticed it started to become a bit solid. I expected that: a thin "laminate" of paint in close contact to air tends to solidify. At that moment, I swirled both paints with a toothpick, just to mix them up. Then I inserted a piece of folded paper and the paint stuck nicely to it! As I removed the piece of paper, I saw that the swirl was quite nice. Sorry, no pics... I felt that it was pontless at this time, so that it was only a small experiment. I shall post pictures when I do some more serious testing. Feel free to pop questions!

I'm feeling rather inspired... I'm actually decided to go for some swirling!!! I might try something this weekend. I'll keep this thread updated on my investigation/experimentation.

I'm sure you could do a good work in the back just as you did in the front...

Wouldn't it be too long? I mean... an extended-length guitar goes "only" to 27"! Any experts around?

Ok, thanks... So, now one more thing: how can I stain a maple top? Is there any special technique? I really don't have a clue on how to do it... :S

Thanks for your precious help, guys. You spoke about the neck removal: if it's glued, how can the neck be removed? Heat, probably... Also one more thing: how do you usually remove the polish? Do you sand it away or do you use chemichals? What products do you use? (sandpaper grains and/or chemicals) Thanks very much...

Hello there! I'm new here, so, I hope I'm posting this thread in the correct place. I searched the forum for these articles, but as I didn't find any, I decided to post this. First of all, it's a pleasure to be here with all of you. I hope I will have a good time... So... on to the main question: has anyone ever built a set-neck electric? I need some tips on setting the neck... I have just bought a custom guitar (originally, it was a Vester) that has a bolt-on neck. The neck is a weird mahogany one, not the original one, and it was bolt-on in such a way that it is almost 1mm away from the socket (!!!)... What I'd like to to is either convert the guitar to a set-neck or, maybe, keeping the bolts but glueing the neck to the body. Would you please give me your oppinions on this? Would it make a "messy" sound, due to the mixed joint? What glues should I use to set the neck? Thanks very much in advance... keep on rocking, everyone!