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Supernova9

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  1. Supernova9
    If I was to make knobs like that I'd do them in ebony - make up a stack with a rosewood slice and then chuck up that blank in a drill press and sand them circular. Or a lathe would be the simplest way to do that, but I don't have a lathe.
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    Why have that delay though, with all the work it'll take for Brian to keep track of who's allowed to enter and when, when as from your posting the entries are somewhat self-regulating anyway. People remember who they vote for month to month, if someone enters four months worth of GOTM and wins all four, then hats off to them, because the quality of their build will be overcoming not only the competition but also people's memories that that person has already won three times previously (if that makes sense). If someone builds 12 amazing guitars in 12 months, I have absolutely no problem with them winning GOTM every month that year.
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    Totally disagree with this one - it's like it's punishing achievement. Pretty much completely against the spirit of the competition - the best guitar should win, not the one that was allowed to be entered as better guitars were forbidden due to their builders already having won.
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    Numbers-wise, 1-2 guitars per month, maximum. Also, one I remember happening before - no re-entering guitars in more than one month (unless HEAVILY modified, and I don't think a refinish counts) Also, if it's an award on a guitar-building forum, I don't think commissioned guitars built by someone else should be allowed. All those entering should have a hand in the construction process. As for the pro/amateur debate, let both enter in the same competition, gives us all something to aim for.
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    Because he obviously will get more than one top out of this, so it'll be $200 x the number of tops he cuts. Besides, this probably isn't a guitar builder buying this. How much do you sell your guitars for? I seem to remember you talking about doing that in your last couple of threads...
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    It's not wrong at all. Everything is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Ebay shows that principle more than most as it lets buyers determine the price rather than the supplier. 6/7 drop tops out of that by a pro luthier (probably slightly less than that but hey), charge $200 upcharge on the guitar because of the lovely figure, and you've made the money back on the lumber straight off. To be fair though you couldn't understand why Karl Holtey planes sell for more than $200.
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    Another vote for the Zebra. in that light the goldtop looks more cream, and the pickups just don't stand out otherwise.
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    Hand lapping on a flat reference surface until the engineer's blue you apply comes off equally on all parts of the plane sole at a time I'd assume.
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    I'm really liking this, it really pushes my buttons in terms of the design....how did you do the top carve? I can see you routed the perimeter - what were the drill holes round the body for - depth markers?
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    No you can't do the same in china for a fraction. Have you never heard the old rule - "You can get something done to a good quality, for little money, or quickly, pick two."?? This is more than just cutting bits out on a CNC and putting them together. Why you appreciate craftsmanship that goes into guitarbuilding but not plane-making is beyond me. Skill is skill regardless of domain. This is like getting a private stock PRS built by Paul Reed Smith himself. That's the equivalent of this plane. That guitar would cost you way more than $15k.
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    That would give a 30degree bevel, which the OP has already said is too steep.
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    When I'm making a volute, I do it in two stages. There are two curves to a volute - the first is the hump that gives it thickness, running along the shaft of the neck. I cut this first when I cut the profile of the neck. The second curve is the one across the neck from left to right that then rounds it over. I cut this when I'm shaping the neck, gradually rounding it over until smooth.
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    If you want to carve contours on a body using an angle grinder, you need some flap sanding disks. Like these: Clicky!
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    I like the colour, and the overall styling, but those pickup covers look well outta place, they're way too chunky and don't look quite straight? I really like the rest of it though, just that one detail. Good work, keep 'em coming!
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    Then maybe you should stick to buying pre-slotted fretboards. Seriously, there's a pin in a fence, the template is stuck to the fretboard, and everytime you cut a slot you move the pin from one slot on the template to the next. Repeat 24 times and you have a slotted board.
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    I've been to the States (Texas, Florida and California) and I live in the UK, and it's completely different - it's such a smaller country you're always a 10-15 minute walk or public transport journey away. Without driving I can be anywhere in the country within 4-5 hours (not flying either). From what I've seen of the US it's geared up for people to drive - LA was just big big roads/freeways, Texas is so spread out you have to drive. I learned at 19 though, been driving 4-5 years now, love the freedom it gives me. Enjoy it
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    Erm I think you've gone a bit too complex there - instead of the first two steps, just get a black-coloured grain filler. That way, when you sand that down till it's only in the pores it'll give you that effect. There's no amber dye on that peice you link to either, that's just the colour of Ash.
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    Gimick more than anything, the neck slots up into the bottom of the body and held by bolts under pickup. Because it's set so far back they can carve the neck like a neck-through. Pretty simple really.
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    Or maybe a cap to stop people entering 4 at once?
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    My vote came down between two - the Sorbera acoustic or Orion. In the end I went for the acoustic, I'm a lefty so it really works for me, plus it reminds me of my favourite guitar - a Larrivee acoustic I own and love. It's simple, without ostentatious decoration, but at the same time that just gives it a really elegant feel for me, and the details are great. I want to see more leftys!
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    What's the thickness on that neck? Looks a bit on the thin side to me?
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    This looks awesome. Come Next month's paycheck I'll be placing my order
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    Don't finish the guitar. Leave it bare wood, you don't want anything covering over the woody smell! Don't take it out of the case too often, else it'll pick up the smells of the surrounding area. The above is all sarcasm. Your guild smells more because it gets played less I'll bet. Every time you're playing your ES-335 for a while, take the guild out of its case. When you're done, put them both back. Bet the smell will fade soon.
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    Well your replies were 6 in the space of 30 mins That is a lovely bass, that macassar ebony is killer. What are the 9 strings of this beast tuned to?!
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    So you joined today just to resurrect a long-dead thread? I smell a troll.
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