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CrazyManAndy

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  1. CrazyManAndy
    +1 CMA
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    +1 One piece bodies aren't that common. It's hard to find many types of wood in that width, and even it you do it is going to be more expensive. I think believe there is any trade-off in tone. Many factory produced guitars are 3 pieces or more, and many people have gotten great tones out of 'em. CMA
  3. CrazyManAndy
    Great job! Those cavity covers are awesome! Just curious, what thickness is binding you used on the body? CMA
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    I think that is the funniest thing I have ever heard you say... godin...thanks for keeping the same avatar...I didn't even notice the name change I don't know, soapbar has been on a roll lately. Cheap labor, strings holding down P90s.... CMA
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    I'm not really sure as to the S&S question, but that was bad advice to skip the grain filler. If it is a wood that requires grain filler, mahogany; ash; etc., then you should use grain filler. If you do need to grain fill, then it would be easy to simply sand off the S&S and grain fill. What wood are you finishing? It might be better for you to go over to the reranch.com forum and ask about the S&S there. It is website dedicated solely to finishing guitars, and you'll likely get a much quicker response as well. CMA
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    I recently found out that the supplier I am going to get the figured maple for a neck blank from carries figured soft maple, rather than hard. On the upside, it is Red Maple, which I think is the closest to Sugar Maple of all the soft types. I did a few searches, but got a lot of conflicting opinions. Do you think I'll be alright if I find a piece that looks and feels useable (ie. good grain, minimal runout, dry, etc.)? I really don't want to use CF rods on this project. CMA
  7. CrazyManAndy
    Extremely useful tip. Thanks a ton, Mattia! CMA
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    If your looking for cheaper pickup options, Tonerider makes a similar style of pickup that may interest you: http://tonerider.com/hb_ac4.shtml If you are interested, shoot an e-mail over to Ralph, he'll take care of ya. CMA
  9. CrazyManAndy
    +1 Turned 18 on the 8th. I was still as sick as I was the day before...darn head cold... CMA
  10. CrazyManAndy
    Yet you still can't drink. Ironic? CMA
  11. CrazyManAndy
    A lot of people like to use different models or brands of pickups to get a variety of sounds. That isn't really an issue. I think the primary thing you want to watch out for is volume differences. You don't want to switch from one pickup to another and have to fiddle with the volume every time. CMA
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    Holy crap! That is awesome! I hope you put this in a GOTM when it's done! CMA
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    CMA
  14. CrazyManAndy
    I haven't actually started mine yet, but will very soon. It'll be a bolt-on. CMA
  15. CrazyManAndy
    Robert Irizarry's comments are spot on. I used to be a "Mac's suck!" kinda guy, but after a little research they seem like really nice computers (I really like the MacBook Pro). If I get a notebook, it'd probably be a Mac. I'm still a Windows fan though, especially for desktops. I'm a pretty big nerd, and I just love the feeling of getting a bunch of errors and fixing them myself... CMA
  16. CrazyManAndy
    Yeh, Doug can make a killer neck. I would look him up, especially considering what you want to do. As Maiden69 said, try some searches on the forum. Here is a link for some maple tops: http://stores.ebay.ca/Fraser-Valley-Fine-W...7QQftidZ2QQtZkm CMA
  17. CrazyManAndy
    Nice build! Poplar is underrated, I think. Great job on the pickups, by the way. Can't wait to see how it all turns out! CMA
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    If you don't want to use naptha or mineral spirits, many have had great experiences with baby oil. But if you use water, try not to get to much near the holes, as mikhailgtrski said. CMA
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    Wow, Ben! Nice job! I knew this guitar would be cool from the start, but this is just awesome! Can't wait to see more. CMA
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    I believe the reason that people wetsand with oil (or mineral spirits) is because it is possible for water to soak into the wood, through screw holes, and crack the finish. Some just fill the holes with wax, wetsand, dig it out after they're done. CMA
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    I know finishes are vital on acoustic instruments, but most of what I've read says that finishes don't have much impact on the tone of electric guitars. At the very least, I couldn't see the finish causing such drastic issues as what Omega described. You're right that I have never conducted any sort of tests or anything, so you can't take my opinion as conclusive. I'm wide open to any material you can give me tackling the issue. CMA
  22. CrazyManAndy
    Trust me, the finish has nothing to do with you're guitar sounding mushy. When it comes to electric guitars, finishes don't have much effect on tone. Most of it is a bunch of tone voodoo. I would start by looking at the electronics before moving on to other considerations. CMA
  23. CrazyManAndy
    You can use a poly finish if you want. I don't really like them, as they tend to look like plastic. It is much less work to use a spray finish rather than a wipe-on, regardless of finish type (exception: oil finishes). Nitrocellulose lacquer in an aerosol can is about as simple as it gets and it gives a really nice finish that looks like glass. I don't know much about Mohawks, never heard of that brand before. CMA
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    I've heard of people getting an autobody shop to paint their guitars, but I don't really know what type of product they would use. You can get a fine finish with rattlecan paints (example). I believe most electric guitar builders favor nitrocellulose based lacquers. Of course, many have used acrylic lacquer and water-based lacquers with good results. The most important thing when it comes to finishing is using compatible products. I highly recommend you visit the ReRanch forum, which deals primarily with guitar finishing. They should be able to answer any questions you might have. CMA
  25. CrazyManAndy
    That EG-SE is wicked! If I had the bucks I'd snatch it up. I hope things go well for you on ebay! CMA
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