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Did you mix Borax in the water first?

http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/swirled.htm

The clouding, for all intents and purposes, is exactly like blushing in lacquer.

As Mattia already pointed out, it is moisture trapped in the glue as it dries, moisture that did not escape.

If I'm CA'ing a top, I try to do it in excellent outdoor weather, hot and dry yields the very best results.

The Prodigal returns! I was just talking about you on another forum.

Hrm. I would think that cotton would offset part of the design... grippy rubbery stuff.... I wouldn't want my guitar on a slippery surface. Though, practically speaking, there's still going to be SOME grip, due to the friction caused by the weight of the guitar.

What about foam rubber? Same deal?

That black (neoprene?) foam stuff leaves black marks on some of my guitars. Others it doesn't bother. All of them are polywhatever finishes, so who knows?

As for losing grip with a towel, I don't worry about that. I'm not that klutzy, and I don't let other people get that close. Not without a wad of cash in hand.

Just to be on the safe side you could just throw a soft cotton towel over the stand.

The slotted holes are so the thing will fit different screw spacing. No problem. Now, if the string spacing is the same you're good.

Try this: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...st&p=173549

Thats a very good method but relies on very accurate measurement and bridge placement for the guide holes. It also relies on you being able to drill in a straight line and to be able to drill without the bit wandering - so not easy to do without a large drill press, especially for a beginner

Wez, I've done it exactly once with a cordless drill and not much else. It turned out pretty good. The secret is to go slow, don't hurry, and go slow. And don't hurry.

Try this: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...st&p=173549

I'm curious how the cedar/limba combo will sound. I think most people would intuitively choose spruce with the limba, but it may just be what my eyes want to see.

Hurry up, willya?

i need to find a set of abalone inlays the same as or similar to this http://www.iommi.com/equipment/images/Gibs...m_Shop_SG_2.JPG

looked through the supplies section and looked on the sites and couldn't find any. Can anyone suggest a site or supplier.

Mike

Check out St. Moritz Guitars.

Lou is a good guy and specializes in SGs. He recently finished a "mirror image" of Iommi's original mouse SG.

http://reranch.com/reranch/viewtopic.php?t=13649

Opinions vary, but I use Titebond Original (or Elmer's, whichever is handy).

My buddy has one. It's a nice guitar, and that's not a bad price. Buy it.

That'll work fine. You've got a lot of options when it comes to painting wood, the important thing is not to mix between brands/types of finishes.

You can go here for excellent rattlecan lacquer, supplies, and information specifically for guitar applications:

http://www.reranch.com

CMA

Be aware that Reranch is not open 24/7. The owner is a working musician who sells paint on the side, so be patient. (The store should be open today, but probably not for long.)

Yeah, so like what's up with this?

I PERSONALLY like the 4X2 style way better for this particular guitar. If you have an elegant way of converting to the 4X2, that gets my vote. But if it'll be too messy then just stick with the strat shape.

Only an opinion of course.

I know where there's a 4+2 neck for $32.

http://store.guitarfetish.com/ebaxevhstnec.html

At some point, I would like to build a Les Paul. I don't have any spray equipment and won't be buying any. So, any two-color burst/fading etc. would have to be applied by hand. I think it would work with a lot of light coats in the blend area and a lot of sanding back.

Any thoughts?

I had to look a little bit to find the thread, but it can be done.

http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...st&p=154869

I honestly don't know how that part of it works. Designs can be patented but not generally copyrighted. Distinguishable visual characteristics (headstock shape) can be Trademarked but not patented (unless the headstock adds particular unique functionality as well... I'm only talking shape). It's all very confusing to me. I always think of copyrights as pertaining to works such as music, literature, and movies, in addition to specific unique paintings that are protected against random reproduction.

These are off the top of my head, but you can look them up.

A. Copyright generally applies to written work, excluding titles. Think poetry, prose, music.

B. Patent is for inventions, or original or modified design. Think Tremol-No.

C. Trademark is what you're looking for here. It's for an easily identifiable shape, pattern, etc. that is associated with an entity. Think Fender headstock.

Sorry, but confusing those terms is one of my pet peeves.

Heh, yeah, definitely familiar. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? Don't think you can copyright/trademark a camoflage paint job with hazard paint (the yellow/black), though... and if I'm a guessing man, Perry wouldn't have bothered to anyhow.

Wonder where this one came from?

Perry's paint job certainly paid better attention to the "little things" like the airbrushing between panels and the appearance of the rivets.

If I was one to gossip, I'd tell you that I found it here. If I was one to gossip.

Is it just me?

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Looks good to me. Mock it up before you start drilling, get everything lined up, measure, measure, measure.

You guys want to know more about the guy behind the guitars? Check out John Catto's Myspace page.

Hehe....today I got invited to attend a conference at UWA in Perth in November. I'm very seriously thinking of going and dropping in on Perry.

Be sure you call for an appointment.

A Strat neck heel will work in a Tele pocket without mods. The curved shape will leave gaps in the corners, but if your neck has a 22nd fret overhang, you're gold. Gold, Jerry.

Nitro is what Curtis Novak uses on his guitars. Check out this one:

http://www.curtisnovak.com/guitars/replitar-SOR-06-37/

Short answer: Yes.

Longer answer: Ever hear of Eddie Van Halen? That Frankenstein thing? Ever seen an old hot rod? Guys have been doing it with cars since there have been cars. Guitars aren't that much different, except for the engine, wheels, transmission, axles, etc. You know what I mean.

Be prepared to do a lot of fitting and refitting. And refitting. I have 3 junkbox dogs and I think they're great. They are not pretty, they are not perfect, but they are players. I know if something happens to one of them it's not that big a deal because they are replaceable.

Just be prepared to work on them.

Try this guy. http://www.guitarplansunlimited.com/