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.
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.
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?
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
kdawg2a wrote:Here she is. All ready for painting.
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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!
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
Finishing options;
1) Denche blue, applied poorly with paint brush.
2) Something nice.
Anyone else want to ad or vote?
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
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!
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.