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30th May 2011, 11:43 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Thanks for the birthday greetings. And in the...
Thanks for the birthday greetings. And in the words of Jeff fenech "I love yoose all"
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12th May 2011, 11:41 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Tonewoods
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I have to say that back and sides are something...
I have to say that back and sides are something else. I have never seen anything quite as 3d as that.
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12th May 2011, 11:36 PM
Thread: Help finishing #1
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Amen. unfortunately the same chemicals that melt...
Amen. unfortunately the same chemicals that melt into a finish are also the same chemicals that melt your lungs.
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5th May 2011, 07:25 PM
Thread: Help finishing #1
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Os, If you go the wb route I would highly...
Os,
If you go the wb route I would highly recommend buying a bit of extra laquer to practice with. Grab a piece of ply or a board of some sort and grab an offcut of you guitar. Trial the surface... -
5th May 2011, 02:49 PM
Thread: Help finishing #1
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Os, You are right that waterbased has it's...
Os,
You are right that waterbased has it's limitations, but the above problems are usually only a result of incorrect technique. It must go on thinner than regular laquer and requires a slightly... -
4th May 2011, 10:54 PM
Thread: Help finishing #1
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There is also waterbourne sprayed on as an...
There is also waterbourne sprayed on as an alternative to solvents.
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4th May 2011, 10:02 AM
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Thanks Andrew, It is nice Of you to say so....
Thanks Andrew,
It is nice Of you to say so. The control cavities are just routed. Getting a clean cut is simply a case of getting the right rpm on the router and moving continuously with multiple... -
4th May 2011, 09:56 AM
Thread: a picolo banjo
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Very cool. Got any more pics on the build...
Very cool. Got any more pics on the build process? Would Love to see more
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30th April 2011, 06:18 PM
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Thanks, very kind of you to say. This guitar...
Thanks, very kind of you to say.
This guitar is very different to most I have played, as the Slash signature picups are alot different to any of the pickups I have used in the past. The pickups... -
29th April 2011, 07:13 PM
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Hi, Dropped this one off as well over the...
Hi,
Dropped this one off as well over the weekend.
Final Specs:
Body - One piece quilted Qld maple with ebony Binding and MOP purfling
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27th April 2011, 08:55 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Cheers Andrew. Sorry, no recording. Flat out...
Cheers Andrew. Sorry, no recording. Flat out getting it finished.
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27th April 2011, 07:57 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Cheers glen. Got anything of your own going on?
Cheers glen. Got anything of your own going on?
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27th April 2011, 07:53 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Thanks Bob, Yep he was very happy indeed. We...
Thanks Bob,
Yep he was very happy indeed. We put it through it's paces by winding out an old fender bassman. The tones were very smooth and rich. The neck pickup had deep clean tones which just... -
27th April 2011, 02:04 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Thanks, More pics ...
Thanks,
More pics
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/sirlesley/406%20al/406-final4re.jpg
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26th April 2011, 10:33 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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G'day, Just dropped this one off over the...
G'day,
Just dropped this one off over the Easter weekend.
Final Specs
Body - Chambered Blackwood with fiddleback blackwood carved top and matching backplate and maple highlights.
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9th April 2011, 11:31 PM
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Thanks Again, Glueing the neck...
Thanks Again,
Glueing the neck
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/sirlesley/502%20nicks/42a0d688.jpg
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7th April 2011, 11:09 PM
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Thanks fellas, Yep the inlay did take a...
Thanks fellas,
Yep the inlay did take a little time, however paid off.
Shaping the neck
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7th April 2011, 11:20 AM
Thread: Carving Craving Dragon Skin SG
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Hey oz, That carving is seriously cool. I like...
Hey oz,
That carving is seriously cool. I like it how the dye highlights the ribbing. Very rock and roll guitar
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6th April 2011, 02:20 PM
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Thanks Bob, Engraving the Inlay...
Thanks Bob,
Engraving the Inlay
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/sirlesley/502%20nicks/79abc55a.jpg
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5th April 2011, 02:52 PM
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Hi, Cheers Floody Commencing the inlay ...
Hi,
Cheers Floody
Commencing the inlay
The shell blanks to be cut out
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4th April 2011, 02:38 PM
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Hi, More pics ...
Hi,
More pics
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/sirlesley/502%20nicks/502-13.jpg
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3rd April 2011, 10:46 PM
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Hi, More progress pics, Shaping the neck...
Hi,
More progress pics,
Shaping the neck
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/sirlesley/502%20nicks/502-08.jpg
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1st April 2011, 10:53 PM
Thread: My First LP Build
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Looks good. Starting to resemble a strummer.
Looks good. Starting to resemble a strummer.
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31st March 2011, 01:41 PM
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Hi, Shaping the body and headstock ...
Hi,
Shaping the body and headstock
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/sirlesley/502%20nicks/502-01.jpg
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30th March 2011, 09:54 PM
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Hi floody, I get my timber from a variety of...
Hi floody,
I get my timber from a variety of sources as most suppliers specialize in a select range of species. This timber I selected myself from the maple man at the working with wood show in... -
30th March 2011, 06:32 PM
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Design Stage
Hi,
I showed Nick a concept design I had been working on and he showed alot of interest, so much so he wanted it to be the first of the design.
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30th March 2011, 01:06 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Thanks Fellas Mark, OK sprung. :doh: Should...
Thanks Fellas
Mark, OK sprung. :doh: Should pay more attention to the background in the future. Check the new thread started for that build. Call it a sneak preview
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30th March 2011, 01:04 PM
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Nick's 80's inspired DC Hybrid - Queensland Maple build
Hi,
Here is another I have been working on. Nick wanted an 80's themed/inspired axe. An interesting challenge is just what the doctor ordered for me (guitar doctor)
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30th March 2011, 07:45 AM
Thread: Neck Angle
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Hi, Neck angle is adopted to set the string...
Hi,
Neck angle is adopted to set the string height at the bridge. So when selecting a neck angle you need to know how high the bridge saddles sit above the body. Once you know that you calculate... -
27th March 2011, 10:28 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Yep, it is something special. I can recommend the...
Yep, it is something special. I can recommend the supplier to you if you like Bob. Pm me if you are interested. Wink wink
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27th March 2011, 08:21 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Hi, Some more prrogress pics. Andrew. Yep...
Hi,
Some more prrogress pics.
Andrew. Yep I agree SD P90's would go very nicely, however the customer wants some PB hummies, however these hummies won't be muddy if I have any say in the... -
25th March 2011, 06:26 PM
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Hi Rosco. What are the dimensions? Assuming...
Hi Rosco.
What are the dimensions? Assuming it's wide enough . I would use that billet for book matched tops
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24th March 2011, 07:18 PM
Thread: building a guitar book
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Hey Farm boy, I would suggest that you don't...
Hey Farm boy,
I would suggest that you don't need to be a le to play the guitar to build one. In fact the building process will give you a deep appreciation for the instrument. Building guitars... -
23rd March 2011, 08:09 PM
Thread: building a guitar book
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Hi The best lectic building book I have ever...
Hi
The best lectic building book I have ever come across is "build your own guitar" by Melvin hiscox
Cheers
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16th March 2011, 09:16 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Hey Rosco, Guitar building started out as a...
Hey Rosco,
Guitar building started out as a hobby. However in more recent times people have approached me build them customs so it has now I'm making them for people
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14th March 2011, 08:36 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Cheers fellas, Bob, I am sensing that...
Cheers fellas,
Bob, I am sensing that anticipation is building for Al
Ozzie, yep I love a bit of pearl. However it has to be tasteful. That's what I aim for. Speaking of pearl. Got any of your... -
13th March 2011, 08:53 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Hi, More to add. Below rough shaping the...
Hi,
More to add.
Below rough shaping the neck. I will shape to profile after the neck is glued in.
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/sirlesley/406%20al/406-41.jpg
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9th March 2011, 01:49 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Cheers Floody, Fitting the control cavity...
Cheers Floody,
Fitting the control cavity cover cut out of the back plate. The binding prebent. I decided to use maple binding to match the veneer trim line on the back... -
6th March 2011, 11:00 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Hi, Thanks Alex. I am realy happy with how...
Hi,
Thanks Alex. I am realy happy with how this guitar has panned out so far, so thanks for the kind words.
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5th March 2011, 12:14 AM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Hi Jim, I haven't used my drill press to press...
Hi Jim,
I haven't used my drill press to press frets, however the choice for the arbor press was to save wear and tear on the bearings of my drill press. The cost of the arbor press was $90 from... -
3rd March 2011, 10:19 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Hi, More progress pics. I have heat bent...
Hi,
More progress pics.
I have heat bent a back plate for the headstock with fiddleback blackwood which matches the front which turns up with the volute. Below is test fitting the tuners once... -
2nd March 2011, 11:20 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Thank bob. Nice of you so say so. And Andrew....
Thank bob. Nice of you so say so.
And Andrew. Well I haven't seen your arbor press in action so to quote someone famous "if there is no picture then it didn't happen" -
27th February 2011, 10:52 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Hi, More on the fretboard routing the...
Hi,
More on the fretboard
routing the taper with my trusty laser cut template
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/sirlesley/406%20al/406-24.jpg
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26th February 2011, 11:28 PM
Thread: Geoff's LP Kit Build #001
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Yeah that body looks awesome. What did you use to...
Yeah that body looks awesome. What did you use to spray the neck with?
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26th February 2011, 11:23 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Thanks fellas, Kind words as always. Hey...
Thanks fellas,
Kind words as always.
Hey Stu. Been awhile. I hear you're as busy as a one legged man in a but kicking contest.
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25th February 2011, 06:55 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Thanks Mark, Working up the concept for Als...
Thanks Mark,
Working up the concept for Als custom 12 fret inlay was a bit of fun. He said that he wanted something inspired by the ocean/surfing, so I drummed up a few concepts. With a bit of... -
21st February 2011, 10:25 PM
Thread: Geoff's LP Kit Build #001
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Hi If it is a bolt on then I would recommend...
Hi
If it is a bolt on then I would recommend staining and finishing the neck and body separately and just bolt them together for final set up. Just remember to mask up the neck pocket to avoid... -
20th February 2011, 10:53 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Thanks floody. I am going to do the same around...
Thanks floody. I am going to do the same around the neck pocket as well.
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20th February 2011, 03:46 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Hi, More progress pics The neck blank...
Hi,
More progress pics
The neck blank leveled and ready to shape
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17th February 2011, 05:42 PM
Thread: Al's Single Cutaway - Blackwood Beauty
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Hey wal, do they? Can't say I know what the...
Hey wal, do they? Can't say I know what the cavities of a red special look like. The cavities are just what I think suit the structure and tone of the instrument. This particular build I adjusted the...