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Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:02 pm
by robnobcorncob
I've been getting in on the binding act too it would seem..
This re-bind is for a Maton dreadnaught that unfortunately had the back smashed in, so I've made a new back using 3 of the 4 original back braces. The original back was 3-layer laminate but the replacement is solid (walnut) and an excellent colour match for the sides.
I used much thinner binding than Kdawg did, 0.060" to match the factory spec, not that you can tell under the tape of course.
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:19 am
by Lostininverness
So are the original kerfings etc left on the body - the old top came clean off the sides? Thats very cool!
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 5:45 pm
by robnobcorncob
Lostininverness wrote:So are the original kerfings etc left on the body - the old top came clean off the sides? Thats very cool!
Yes and yes. Maton use solid kerfing rather than traditional notched kerfing like a Martin. The old back (what was left of it..) came off cleanly, sides unscathed.
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:06 am
by kdawg2a
Here she is. All ready for painting.
It'll be clear nitro over the whole thing. I am toying with the idea of a black headstock face and white button tuners. Any thoughts?
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:12 am
by AiRdAd
kdawg2a wrote:Here she is. All ready for painting.
phpglwcRDPM.jpg
It'll be clear nitro over the whole thing. I am toying with the idea of a black headstock face and white button tuners. Any thoughts?
HANG ON... HANG ON.. JUST SLOW THE FUCK DOWN!!!! When did the NZG build Committee OK a colour for you to paint it!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:25 am
by kdawg2a
AiRdAd wrote:kdawg2a wrote:Here she is. All ready for painting.
phpglwcRDPM.jpg
It'll be clear nitro over the whole thing. I am toying with the idea of a black headstock face and white button tuners. Any thoughts?
HANG ON... HANG ON.. JUST SLOW THE FUCK DOWN!!!! When did the NZG build Committee OK a colour for you to paint it!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Lolz!! What are your suggestions? Let's put it to a vote!
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:29 am
by AiRdAd
Nah!!! you've already had to put up with enough of our suggestions!!!! hahahaha
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:05 pm
by olegmcnoleg
kdawg2a wrote:AiRdAd wrote:kdawg2a wrote:Here she is. All ready for painting.
phpglwcRDPM.jpg
It'll be clear nitro over the whole thing. I am toying with the idea of a black headstock face and white button tuners. Any thoughts?
HANG ON... HANG ON.. JUST SLOW THE FUCK DOWN!!!! When did the NZG build Committee OK a colour for you to paint it!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Lolz!! What are your suggestions? Let's put it to a vote!
hang on, I think a vote is fair.
I vote for Denche blue, to be applied with a crappy, dried out paint brush...
And so does the rest of the forum
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:26 pm
by kdawg2a
Opinion duly noted.
Finishing options;
1) Denche blue, applied poorly with paint brush.
2) Something nice.
Anyone else want to ad or vote?
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:27 pm
by Conway
(1).
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:06 pm
by olegmcnoleg
Two to zip. Wanna keep going? You are just going to make this harder on yourself you know!
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:27 pm
by Mini Forklift
Number 1 would be kinda cool I guess
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:10 pm
by kdawg2a
I thought we were all mates......
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:16 pm
by kdawg2a
Still not finished, but it's had all its bits screwed on and it's strung up.
It still needs to be laquered and i'd love to put on some pickup covers if anyones got some floating around!
Re: Binding on a guitar......first attempt!
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:32 pm
by Jay
Nice one, next time try this:
