Rick

Selling my Agile AL3000P CSB, see all info at: My Agile

.......But I purchased a 3000. Looks like I got a 3500.

Well, Wes & guys, turns out my AL-3000 may be an imposter. What's wrong with this picture? http://www.lvcm.com/earth2peg51/al-3000-3500.jpg Maybe that's why my Agile seems to be a higher quality than Wes's.

My AL-3000P arrived Monday, 10/25. Finish – My finish is excellent, none of the problems described by Wes (westhemann). It looks like multiple coats of ploy to me. When held up at an angle to the light, it is dead smooth; no orange peel, ripple or anything. I’ve gone over it and every flaw I’ve found turned out to be dust, crumb from toast I muched on or one of my many departing head hairs. Binding, joints, etc. – Properly machined. I can see no gaps or feel any ripples/depressions. I wish I could join that well (but I’m an amateur woodworker and not an pro luthier). Fretboard – Ebony, tight grain and very smooth. I haven’t worked with a lot of ebony, but I had a really nice stick I ended up selling on ebay (cleaning out garage) and this is as nice and dense as it was. Fret Wires – Everything looks and feels fine on these, but I don’t know what they are made of or how long they will last. Obviously, whomever built Wes’s guitar, did not build mine. We’ll see how it goes. Rick PS - Giving up on building a guitar for now; selling the house and all (almost) of my tools. I’ve been wanting to build a guitar for years; guess I’ll just have to wait ‘till I retire. There’s an interesting sound clip comparison between the Gibby and the AL-3000 with upgraded pots. You may be supprised at the results; http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums...highlight=agile

I'm moving and cleaning out the garage, selling all my woodworking eqip. I've got router bits, clamps, all kinds of woodworking tools. I'll be putting them out over the next several weeks. Right now I have 20+ items. If interested, this should show you a list of all my items; http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQgotopageZ1QQsa...osortpropertyZ1 Thanks, Rick

You may want to check out the Jam Session Forum at; http://guitar.zentao.com/forum/index.php? as well as the Harmony forum. On one of the forums, a fellow said he's buying them at a rate of 3/month anticipating them going up. I just ordered one of the new AL-3000 models. Rick

Haven't gone over there yet. Las Vegas traffic is worse then Honolulu. You have to file a flight plan and have to prepare for a turn 2 miles in advance. Las Vegas was a nice little town 50 years ago, oh will. R I donated (why don't I show up)?

Didn't quite get into woodworking as much as I wanted (8 years sole caregiver to my mom), so I'm sellin' out the garage. This jointer/planer is in excellent condition but should probably have some new blades. You can see it at; http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...me=STRK:MESE:IT I donated. P.S. Shipping will be from Zip 89032 * * * * * S O L D * * * * *

Opps! Sorry Fender, I didn't check back here in time to drop off my zip. Sold already. Turns out the shipping is not too bad if the distance isn't to great. I live in Las Vegas and shipping to, say, Kansas City isn't too bad but shipping to Conn. gets up there. I have more tools to sell and I will post them here, but I'll check and see if I need to answer any questions. Rick

Didn't quit get into woodworking as much as I wanted (8 years sole caregiver to my mom), so I'm sellin' out the garage. This is a Delta 12 1/2" Model 22-560 in excellent condition. * * * * * S O L D * * * * *

Didn't quit get into woodworking as much as I wanted (8 years sole caregiver to my mom), so I'm sellin' out the garage. This is a foredom Series S with 2 hand pieces in excellent condition. * * * * * S o l d * * * * *

How to get the design onto the guitar top...that's my next question. The design would have to be printed, silkscreened or something onto a material that can be made to adhere to the top, then a clear finish over it. That's my next research subject. I may go over to Ed Roman's here in Las Vegas and talk to them. Rick

I'm curious...quick question. When you "wipe on", are you cutting it? I've played with cutting 50/50 or more (varnish, poly-u, ...) with appropriate solvent; thinning it out and wiping it on. Takes a lot more coats, but goes on nice and builds to a sweet finish; no sanding. Never played with tung oil tho. Rick

JC, Not bashing your idea, but thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. Every time I see an artist on TV playing a beat-up guitar, I think "there's a phony beat-up guitar or the guitarist doesn't know how to take care of the guitar". Same holds for shotgun and rifle stocks. I beat the heck out of my first skeet gun but with experience learned how to be "conscience" of caring for it. I bought a second gun and shot it for years; never acquired the slightest mar. Rick

I have been playing with these top designs and put them out on a web site. Would very much appreciate any comments I can get. Rather wonder if the whole idea is worth persuing. http://members.cox.net/guitarart/ I sent a batch of pictures off the Tom Dumont of No Doubt, but haven't received a response as yet. I think they're quite nice, but perhaps I've lost perspective; after all, they are MY designs. Thanks in advanced for any comments. Rick M Las Vegas