Building an archtop of some sorts
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Wow! That's looking amazing dude!
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Bound the F holes with Ebony. First, cutting strips of ebony, then sawing and sanding them to a workable thickness and then bending them into shape. Followed by glueing, a light dose of swearing, sanding, etc. Pig of a job.
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Here a couple of pics showing the three necks I am making. Two are maple and one is Blackwood. All originating from 'home' milled timber.
The maple is actually heavier than the Blackwood. Any suggestions which timber would go best with the Macrocarpa body? (Note, will have ebony fretboard).
Anybody know what difference in toan to expect between maple and blackwood neck?
The maple is actually heavier than the Blackwood. Any suggestions which timber would go best with the Macrocarpa body? (Note, will have ebony fretboard).
Anybody know what difference in toan to expect between maple and blackwood neck?
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Some more clear coats to do and then a bit of buffing, but this is how it looks now...
The first photo shows the actual colour best.
The first photo shows the actual colour best.
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That colour is awesome Will you ever build another after this? Or have you learned a lesson. I'd love to do an archtop but no patience.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Building an archtop of some sorts
Looking great!
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Thanks, I never know with you if you mean it or not but yes, I am very pleased with the way this orange stain came out. Amazing what a bit of food colouring does!Bg wrote:That colour is awesome Will you ever build another after this? Or have you learned a lesson. I'd love to do an archtop but no patience.
And yes, I have learned many lessons but it hasn't put me off so far. Seeing the end result is so much more satisfying than making a 'straight plank'.
Anyway, pickups will tell if I have a player or glorified firewood
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? definitely mean it. Loving the colour, no way would I have the patience for this buildjvpp wrote:Thanks, I never know with you if you mean it or not but yes, I am very pleased with the way this orange stain came out. Amazing what a bit of food colouring does!Bg wrote:That colour is awesome Will you ever build another after this? Or have you learned a lesson. I'd love to do an archtop but no patience.
And yes, I have learned many lessons but it hasn't put me off so far. Seeing the end result is so much more satisfying than making a 'straight plank'.
Anyway, pickups will tell if I have a player or glorified firewood
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Wow, looking awesome man!
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Thanks guys, hopefully one day you can check it out close up. It's then when you notice the unintended relicing
May need your fingers again for some tests
Ben, I think I will try Dynas first just to see how the macrocarpa and neck timbers come together in The Toan. Ultimately I want my own BadLads in to see if this will create a unique 'Toan Beast'.bender wrote:Looking good! Have you decided on pickups?
May need your fingers again for some tests
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To be fair, pretty sure that Adrian said he'd never do another after the one he did for Darcy Perry. Took a bloody long time too
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Looking good!
Any chance of having it ready to show at the Tronfest?
Any chance of having it ready to show at the Tronfest?
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Sadly I am working again which leaves little time for hobbies. Still need to complete the neck... with ebony fretboard, fretting, shaping, etc.H671 wrote:Looking good!
Any chance of having it ready to show at the Tronfest?
I'll aim for the next Auckland gear fest.
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