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Nice one! I DO like HADISH black :D

Tas Oak Top, QLD Maple body, Rosewood FB(??hard to tell), and the neck???? Whoa.....2 tone neck looks unlike anything I have seen before!!! Do tell :).
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Sounds like it could be tough going Eric where you are however necessity is the mother of all invention/where there is a will there is a way etc. I'm sure the good folk of this forum will be only...

Welcome to the forum Eric :).

I look forward to following this thread and seeing some of these exotic timbers you have access to. I too will embark on my first acoustic build soon........having...

G'day Andrew,

I have used Wandoo for fb's before. I see no disadvantages with it from a strength or tone viewpoint but you may wish to consider sealing it with lacquer (like maple) as it kind of...

Andrew you are too kind, I've certainly had plenty of practice!

More stunning Blackwood Bob, very nice indeed :2tsup:

G'day Andrew,

Good to hear another bass builder has joined the ranks. I also use Titebond Original and leave everything I glue up over night.

Checkout www.guitarfetish.com for good prices on...

Hey Shakazulu!

Cool build idea, I like it. Is this your first build? Keen to see some pics of your timbers and templates.

Jon

Hahaha! Love the Homer drool Wal :D.

Thanks also Peter and Stu, much appreciated lads!

It's funnny Peter, Stu also asked me the other night how many cans/coats etc and I honestly did not...

Nice build Peter, well done! Any thoughts on the Fijian Mahogany tonally? Any idea what weight the build ended up at? Love the wenge neck, very keen to try some of that stuff.....when I can find...

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Thanks Wal :2tsup:

Thanks guys for the kind feedback.

ES335, I go for string ferrules over stop bars on nearly all of my builds for several reasons:

1) I mentally like the concept of the strings passing through...

Hey All,

The Conjurer is all but finished now with only the strap buttons and control cavity cover (install jobs) to be done. Mick B pups absolutely rock n roll in this build. I jammed with it...

I really like the direction you are going in with these hollow body acoustic electrics Stu. I was fortunate enough to hear this build and I can vouch first hand for the acoustic properties. Truly...

Thanks for the positives Stygian....my work also has loads of room for improvement but it is amazing what perserverence and practice can achieve :2tsup:. Looks like your on the right track with the...

Awesome pics Bob :2tsup:. If that Blackwood doesn't get us guitar builders inspired then nothing will :oo:!

Cool tutorial Stu and even cooler tool! Makes you wanna slot and slot :D

Good job Stygian! Body and hardware layout looks great.

Hey Everyone,

Apologies for lack of updates over past 2 weeks. I have been painting, rubbing back, allowing to dry, painting, rubbing back, allowing to dry etc and I reckon I've now nailed the...

OK, starting to get a bit of depth to the finish now........

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I have now decided to lash out on a set of Brierley...

Have you considered removing the frets and having another go? Provided you didn't glue the frets in (makes life more difficult) they should come out without too much FB slot damage (be...

Very interesting comments Perry and thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Hmmmm.....this thread is certainly making me re-think my intentions. There is also the problem of what speakers...

Congrats Stu (and Gidon!).....this has come up very nicely indeed. The Sass looks great but the burst makes it look even better, I also like the controls layout with what is probably the master...

Now that is what I call USING the space on hand! Good work Andy, looks like a nice setup.

Good topic this one. I am currently rebuilding my website from the ground up and in doing so are recording sound/tone samples for each build on the website. I agree with ALL of the issues raised...

G'day Mick. Love the Rudd impersonation :D.

I haven't sprayed Acrylic Lacquer via a compressor gun before, only pressure packs. I have buffed out a finish after as little as 3 days with this...

Hey Folks,

Got the first 2 light coats of lacquer on yesterday and the figure has certainly been revealed. I am using Motospray automotive Acrylic Lacquer in pressure packs.

From experience,...

Nice bench Andy. Nothing like a bit of reclaimed 'olde worlde" mojo in the workshop! I also concur with the continuous refinement approach and have recently re organised my workshop. Have you...

I like the ebony neck heel Stu....good job buddy......and just so I'm not left out of the fun.....:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:........:D

Hi Steve,

I have never used it but have a few billets in my collection. If you search around a bit you should find some topics on Camphor Laurel as a tonewood as I remember reading about it a...

Gday Bob,

I have sanded to 600 grit which I think is plenty for a lacquer finish. A few finishing touches in the next couple of days before the first coats of lacquer hit this weekend.
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Nice one Peter. Right up my alley this build. Where did you find the bird inlays?.....or did you make them one by one?

Hi Bob,

I have grainfilled many necks and this is no issue at all. The neck timbers don't have figure like the top :;.

Some update pictures just taken.........

Thanks for the comments guys. Yup I'm really leaning away from attempting any grainfill on the Blackwood Top. I think the risk is too great plus the lacquer method will create some extra depth to...

Another stunning build Stu and thanks for posting the build thread for us all to learn from. I am particularly fascinated by your method of "extracting" the control cavity cover.....that's wicked!!...

Well summarised R3R (can't remember your name :doh:) and thanks for sharing the findings with us. I think your summary comment about the trade off between tone and playability hits the nail on the...

You could also try ALS if you are prepared to pay the price.

I reckon the "don't need a truss rod" view is an interesting one. I suppose if the neck was thick enough (23mm at 1st +) then seasonal movements in the action should be non existent.
My concern...

Cheers lads! Indeed Black was never out :D. There will certainly be a black element to this build with the Ebony FB. I am also keen to grainfill with ebony filler but I am concerned that some of...

Wow! I love the figured top....is that Rock Maple.....or QLD Maple? The black tint in the clear looks awesome. Great job.

Jon

Thanks Stu and Bob. I spent quite a few hours sanding over the weekend and it's really starting to gleam after 320 grit.

I also love natural oil finishes Bob and have also burnished such a...

I look forward to seeing your thread on the Razorback James. Good stuff :2tsup:

You got it folks. No template, the bearing follows the body contour.....I rout hand held from the top down. Many prefer to use a router table and I may at some stage switch to that but for now I...

Might be best best to source online.....try the usuals ALS, Stew Mac etc.....

Got the neck glued in over the weekend on this one and I have now managed to shape the neck heel/body join.

I will now be sanding, grainfilling and sanding getting the guitar ready for lacquer in...

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all the posts!

You can build something like this ox.....just takes heaps of practise and reading and doing etc....hard work but fun!

Thanks also Mick. The shape was...

OK, much progress on the Conjurer build. Neck angle is now complete, tunomatic installed, ferrules drilled, control holes drilled, edges bevelled, jack hole drilled, neck finished to 240....now ready...

Hey thanks for the positives Stu :) much appreciated mate! They're good suggestions regarding stains and dyes to further enhance the fill work. I have sanded to 240 now and it seems to be lightening...

Thanks Ray, much appreciated.

When I first spotted the blemish I mixed up some Blackwood and epoxy and filled it up......went way black though and stands out! I like your advice......I too have...