Hi everyone. This is my first post here so let me start by saying thank you for all the tutorials and stuff within the site, although its my first post I am no stranger to the site. I have just completed my first build and the information and techniques I learned here was invaluable so I think it's only rite I post a few pics and say hi.
Like everyone here I guess.. I'm a bit of a guitar nut and have a large collection ranging from Les Paul's to classicals but I have always wanted to get into building. Took me a few months to get tooled up and learn some new skills while I saved cash for pillar drills, bandsaws and stuff.
Here's my first attempt hope you like it. Mostly made this using hand tools
North American ash body with inlayed 1/4" thick figured black walnut scratchplate.
Neck 5A flame maple with Macassar ebony FB, paua abalone dots and markers. Spoke wheel type truss rod.
Seymore '59 zebras, 5way switch series/parallel with push pulls for phase.
Tru-Oil finish 13 coats.
Next is a thru neck so I'm sure I'll have some dumb questions for you guys.
Feel free to pick flaws ? lol. Aside a few mistakes in the design (headstock size for example) im happy enough and it plays beautifully but will never use tru oil again. It's easy to work with but it doesn't seem as hard wearing as nitro cellulose. I do like the feeling on the neck with the oil but next one will definitely be nitro for a comparison I think.
Again, hello and I hope y'all like it.
Brian.