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Thread: Started my first build
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17th August 2008, 12:24 AM #1
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Started my first build
Hi all , thanks to all you guitar builders here I've gathered abit of knowledge and started a build.
My timber selection my seem a bit out there but I'm happy to use these timbers.
Body is red cedar core with Silver ash rear and top caps
Neck is silver ash and rosewood laminate. the finger board is ebony pre slotted .
So here's some progress shots
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17th August 2008, 12:39 AM #2
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Very nice and I've gotta say I love the lamination choices.
How about a close up of the frog inlays?
Very clean routing and working, just like your cabs
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17th August 2008, 12:47 AM #3
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Thanks Stu , here you go
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17th August 2008, 12:51 AM #4
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Those inlays are great! Such a cool idea!
Builds coming on a treat!Deano
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17th August 2008, 01:42 AM #5
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My hat is off. Looking good
RossRoss"All government in essence," says Emerson, "is tyranny." It matters not whether it is government by divine right or majority rule. In every instance its aim is the absolute subordination of the individual.
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17th August 2008, 01:49 AM #6
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There's a frog there that looks like he's flipping you off
Excellent work!
Did you machine the froggies or are they prebought? (or did you bronze real ones...ahhh....now I see....)Cheers!Mongrel
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Besides being a guitar player, I'm a big fan of the guitar. I love that damn instrument. -Steve Vai"Save me Jeebus!" -Homer Simpson
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17th August 2008, 02:08 AM #7
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Mongrel , the frogs are actually cast . I made wax patterns and cast them at work then tidied them up a bit .
And thanks for the kind words all.
Cheers Mark
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14th September 2008, 09:00 PM #8
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Finished this over the weekend so here's the final pics
Cheers Mark
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14th September 2008, 09:37 PM #9
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Great work Mr. K!!
How about some more details on finish, pickups etc..
DeanoDeano
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14th September 2008, 09:42 PM #10
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very nice work
ray c
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14th September 2008, 10:17 PM #11
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Deano The pickups are P-Rails .. P90 with a rail .Ive used the wiring from the SD site 3 way for neck -bridge-or combo , and a mini toggle to select rail-P90 or humbucker. There is a video clip on the Seymour Duncan site .
And forgot to say the finish is Nitro . Never used it before so was a bit different for me .
Cheers mark
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14th September 2008, 11:07 PM #12
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This really turned out great, Mark. Well Done !!!!!
I'm curious on the P-Rails and whether they produce a decent sound in all modes or if they're a compromise and fall short in either.
So, what's more fun............ Building Cabs or Geets?
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15th September 2008, 12:08 AM #13
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Thanks Deano , Ray and Stu.
Stu I thought the same thing but was willing to give them a try ,1st impresions are the neck p90 is the cream and that the bridge rail the weakest both humbuckers are good and also when both rails combined are pleasing. I would like to put it in the hands of a good player and have a listen. Its only early yet so I'll let it settle in .
Cabs or Geets well , my cabs take about four times more work to finish and more wood work too . But I think the guitar is more rewarding ,certainly much more to think about and my brain needs these challenges . It has been fun and I've got another two planned.
Cheers Mark
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15th September 2008, 06:43 AM #14
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Very pretty Mark!
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15th September 2008, 10:17 AM #15
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You cant have that old thing messing up your lounge room ! Sent it to me !!!!
Love it !!!
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Cheers, Stu 
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