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martyb1 · May 3rd, 2008, 03:26 PM

OK
I widened the transition a bit,fixed the black on the back,added a bit of burnt sienna to the back so it was 3 color too
OK
Enough is enough
If I keep it up I will screw it up
It will have to do
No more
I think
Well maybe

OK
Off to the lanfill
Dump day.Wonder what we can find there today.Hmmm,pickguard

Will definitely have to root through the wood pile

shoretyus · May 3rd, 2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

OK

Off to the lanfill
Dump day.Wonder what we can find there today.

Will definitely have to root through the wood pile

Gotta love the dump.... looky what I found last year

martyb1 · May 3rd, 2008, 05:18 PM

Nothing exciting at the landfill today,come home with an empty truck

Buckocaster51 · May 3rd, 2008, 11:13 PM

Serendipity.

Dude!

Now you know what serendipity is!

I'm liking it!

And so will Inspector Fenwick!

martyb1 · May 4th, 2008, 04:18 AM

Thanks Inspector
Just got home from a jam at the local bar
Man you ever just wanted to rip the guitar out of someones hands and tune it

Man I can't believe he couldn't notice it

axmaker · May 4th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

OK
I widened the transition a bit,fixed the black on the back,added a bit of burnt sienna to the back so it was 3 color too
OK
Enough is enough
If I keep it up I will screw it up
It will have to do
No more
I think
Well maybe

OK
Off to the lanfill
Dump day.Wonder what we can find there today.Hmmm,pickguard

Will definitely have to root through the wood pile

looks good, just clear now, yeah clear!!!!

martyb1 · May 4th, 2008, 03:20 PM

Yep
Just going with the clear now

Buckocaster51 · May 4th, 2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

Yep
Just going with the clear now

Like Dude!

Try not to let Robosander go through the clear this time!

Keep a stiff upper lip about it my man!

martyb1 · May 6th, 2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

Like Dude!

Try not to let Robosander go through the clear this time!

Keep a stiff upper lip about it my man!

Managed to keep Robosander away for the last couple days.
Got another coat of clear on last night.Haven't had a lot of time to work on any builds the last couple days.Oh well,kids in bed,mama is busy on the phone,time to sneak out
Here she sits,waiting for more clear

Had an idea,so I got out the CA glue(need to use it up anyway)
Soaked down one side of another chunk,ripped off a piece,more CA,some sanding,routering and wa-la
This was a bit tricky to do without any tearouts I tell you!!!!

Definitely needs to be a different color,and trimmed up around the horn,but what you think?I'm thinking maybe the 2nd color of the burst????Maybe with
black trim????Maybe like the hybrid Thinline guard?????Maybe not at all?????

Buckocaster51 · May 6th, 2008, 12:30 AM

Burst it like the body...

We're talking Canadian Antigua!

Or something like that!

voided3 · May 6th, 2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

Burst it like the body...

We're talking Canadian Antigua!

Or something like that!

+1

Dan German · May 6th, 2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

We're talking Canadian Antigua!

Wouldn't that be Cantigua??

SatelliteOrders · May 6th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Dunno about the pickguard. I did like the rusty plate PG idea, and the roofing tile idea is solid, too. (Especially after many layers of clear coat B) )

There's a CS Strat in the new Frontline InHome that really reminds me of this build, but they put on more and more signs and duct tape, while you're taking it off.

Doug Ferguson · May 6th, 2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SatelliteOrders

Dunno about the pickguard. I did like the rusty plate PG idea, and the roofing tile idea is solid, too.

+1. Those were my favorite PG ideas, too. You could burst the CA guard, Marty, and see how it looks, but honestly the other two would look great, IMO.

Paul L · May 6th, 2008, 03:20 PM

And if you ever bust a window in your house, you can use it to cover up the hole.

martyb1 · May 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Decided against the OSB guard on this one.Might use it on the OSBcaster Redux.I still like the idea of some type of rusty something or other

gtrjones · May 6th, 2008, 09:47 PM

'guard needs to be a rusty old license plate or two...

urizen · May 6th, 2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan German

Wouldn't that be Cantigua??

Aye T'INK ya mint, "......Cantigua, eh?"

urizen · May 7th, 2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

Managed to keep Robosander away for the last couple days.
Got another coat of clear on last night.Haven't had a lot of time to work on any builds the last couple days.Oh well,kids in bed,mama is busy on the phone,time to sneak out
Here she sits,waiting for more clear

Had an idea,so I got out the CA glue(need to use it up anyway)
Soaked down one side of another chunk,ripped off a piece,more CA,some sanding,routering and wa-la
This was a bit tricky to do without any tearouts I tell you!!!!

Definitely needs to be a different color,and trimmed up around the horn,but what you think?I'm thinking maybe the 2nd color of the burst????Maybe with
black trim????Maybe like the hybrid Thinline guard?????Maybe not at all?????

I like the contrast of the "raw" color against the 'burst, so I think several layers of pure clear over that 'guard, or a thin cut-to-match plexi overlay atop it would be the ticket if you pursue that option....but I still like the rusty ol' license plate idee mese'f most of all.

Watchoo thinkin' aboot the control plate materials? Chicken head knobs? some vol/tone dials off an old Philco on a rusty/badly tarnished strip of---what? Bodged-up Teisco-style "goldfoil" p'ups or (paradox) HIGH-end killah booTEEKs 'o some sort (w/trick wiring)?

Colt W. Knight · May 7th, 2008, 05:29 PM

I vote for blackening the guard, or charring it like you originally did to the edge of the body, but the entire guard.

T.C. Madison · May 7th, 2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colt W. Knight

I vote for blackening the guard, or charring it like you originally did to the edge of the body, but the entire guard.

i like this part :)

ps guitar looks amazing :O

fallscityramble · May 11th, 2008, 10:25 AM

i'm gonna need an update, haha.

plus, this thread shouldn't be on page 5.

Arlo · May 11th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Rusty old plate or Typar gets my vote Marty!

martyb1 · May 11th, 2008, 11:41 AM

Not a whole lot to update about
I knocked down a few high spots yesterday with some 400 grit(kept robosander away and unplugged

) and shot it with a couple more coats of clear.
I did manage to find an old tin sign at the dump but it is pretty bent up.Might get a chance to do some more on it today because it is a cool windy rainy day out there.

Injun Joe · May 11th, 2008, 12:18 PM

Hey, I'll donate a carbon fiber pick guard for this cool project if you like. I cut it out a while a go for fun...

martyb1 · May 16th, 2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Injun Joe

Hey, I'll donate a carbon fiber pick guard for this cool project if you like. I cut it out a while a go for fun...

Kinda been neglecting this thread
I'm not sure if it would go,would it???????
However I do want to thank Vince(Taipan) for sending me one of his string through blocks and neckplates for this.Got them in the mail the other day and they look great.I got one for the OSBcaster Redux too

urizen · May 17th, 2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

Kinda been neglecting this thread
I'm not sure if it would go,would it???????

I sure hope not, because I check in daily. I've really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the whole shebang coming to fruition.

martyb1 · May 17th, 2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urizen

I sure hope not, because I check in daily. I've really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the whole shebang coming to fruition.

Well not neglecting it as forgetting about it.I am just kind of on hold until I get some more lacquer.Living in the middle of nowhere has it's advantages but one disadvantage is it takes forever to get stuff shipped here

Chrismeyer · May 17th, 2008, 02:47 AM

I can't wait to see this thing and hear it! it's killin me!!

martyb1 · May 17th, 2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrismeyer

I can't wait to see this thing and hear it! it's killin me!!

Me to,but I have to decide on a neck,Hmmm maybe a Might Mite

shoretyus · May 17th, 2008, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

Me to,but I have to decide on a neck,Hmmm maybe a Might Mite

Yeah I hear that they are a good company to deal with. The people in the office and shipping are real good at what they do.

martyb1 · May 21st, 2008, 01:25 AM

Since I don't feel good tonight I figured it was a good time to get these threads updated.I did manage to get a template made for the string block from Taipan,and then the cavity routed for it.These things look great,and I bet they work even better.

You can see I give it a quick sanding(by hand,NO ROBOSANDER

)

It's coming.My lacquer should be here tomorrow so I can continue with the clear.There are a few pretty deep crevasses that I think will stay,hey adds character,but other than that it looks pretty good.

Buckocaster51 · May 21st, 2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

...My lacquer should be here tomorrow...

Not Mighty Might lacquer I presume?

Sorry. I just couldn't resist.

That guitar is looking good.

I was sanding some goop tonight and had to go into the house for a minute. I remembered your RoboSander experience and took great pains to make sure the sander was off, unplugged, and not anywhere near the body I had been working on.

Thanks for going to the College of Hard Knocks for me!

Get to feeling better soon.

Strummer · May 21st, 2008, 08:41 AM

Wow that looks awesome!

shoretyus · May 21st, 2008, 08:47 AM

Yeah the world isn't flat why should a guitar be

pssst going wood shopping today...

winny pooh · May 21st, 2008, 08:51 AM

I vote for a black stain pickgaurd or just nuttin, looks great as is, Make sure you do a sunburst peghead overlay with the same material, would look

amazing...

Scott V · May 21st, 2008, 10:30 AM

That's certainly one of the more interesting builds, I love the way your final burst came out, really sets off that exotic grain.

firefuocco · May 21st, 2008, 12:39 PM

I am loving your work. Can't wait for the final result!

martyb1 · May 25th, 2008, 03:02 PM

Give this a shot today too
Kinda looks the same but thought I would update it

Newfie_J. · May 25th, 2008, 03:18 PM

The old upholstery tack idea got me thinking of a tan leather bound edge with the upholstery tacks and the branding iron ala Gretsch.
Suggestions are too late now i guess. Maybe next time.

May 3rd, 2008, 03:26 PM	#361 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	OK I widened the transition a bit,fixed the black on the back,added a bit of burnt sienna to the back so it was 3 color too OK Enough is enough If I keep it up I will screw it up It will have to do No more I think Well maybe OK Off to the lanfill Dump day.Wonder what we can find there today.Hmmm,pickguard Will definitely have to root through the wood pile __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	Serendipity. Dude! Now you know what serendipity is! I'm liking it! And so will Inspector Fenwick! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

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martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Thanks Inspector Just got home from a jam at the local bar Man you ever just wanted to rip the guitar out of someones hands and tune it Man I can't believe he couldn't notice it __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Yep Just going with the clear now __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	Burst it like the body... We're talking Canadian Antigua! Or something like that! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

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SatelliteOrders Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 39 Posts: 1,080 15 Photos	Dunno about the pickguard. I did like the rusty plate PG idea, and the roofing tile idea is solid, too. (Especially after many layers of clear coat B) ) There's a CS Strat in the new Frontline InHome that really reminds me of this build, but they put on more and more signs and duct tape, while you're taking it off. __________________

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martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Decided against the OSB guard on this one.Might use it on the OSBcaster Redux.I still like the idea of some type of rusty something or other __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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gtrjones Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, TX y'all Posts: 849	'guard needs to be a rusty old license plate or two...

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Colt W. Knight Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Age: 25 Posts: 4,086	I vote for blackening the guard, or charring it like you originally did to the edge of the body, but the entire guard.

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fallscityramble TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond, KY Age: 26 Posts: 25	i'm gonna need an update, haha. plus, this thread shouldn't be on page 5.

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Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Traded the van for 3000 sqft of Prime! Age: 51 Posts: 2,599	Rusty old plate or Typar gets my vote Marty! __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

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martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Not a whole lot to update about I knocked down a few high spots yesterday with some 400 grit(kept robosander away and unplugged ) and shot it with a couple more coats of clear. I did manage to find an old tin sign at the dump but it is pretty bent up.Might get a chance to do some more on it today because it is a cool windy rainy day out there. __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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Injun Joe TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Belews Creek, NC Age: 40 Posts: 70 1 Photos	Hey, I'll donate a carbon fiber pick guard for this cool project if you like. I cut it out a while a go for fun...

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Chrismeyer Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Age: 35 Posts: 662	I can't wait to see this thing and hear it! it's killin me!!

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martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Since I don't feel good tonight I figured it was a good time to get these threads updated.I did manage to get a template made for the string block from Taipan,and then the cavity routed for it.These things look great,and I bet they work even better. You can see I give it a quick sanding(by hand,NO ROBOSANDER ) It's coming.My lacquer should be here tomorrow so I can continue with the clear.There are a few pretty deep crevasses that I think will stay,hey adds character,but other than that it looks pretty good. __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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winny pooh Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South London Posts: 2,131 7 Photos	I vote for a black stain pickgaurd or just nuttin, looks great as is, Make sure you do a sunburst peghead overlay with the same material, would look amazing... __________________ my afro ambient side project: http://www.myspace.com/theswyambusessions I play dancy bass here: http://www.myspace.com/casabellamusic

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Scott V Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 597	That's certainly one of the more interesting builds, I love the way your final burst came out, really sets off that exotic grain.

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firefuocco Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cornwall UK Age: 42 Posts: 251	I am loving your work. Can't wait for the final result!

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