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martyb1 · July 11th, 2008, 03:01 AM

OK
I have enough clear on it but......
I have 2 small issues

I sealed these knots with CA glue before I started clearing but they did not level out too well.
One part of me says leave them,it's build out of a barn.The other part says,You can't leave it like that
What you guys think
I can drop fill them again and see if I can get them to level and then put on more topcoat??????
Opinions

Here is one with the flash

Other than that it looks great

Buckocaster51 · July 11th, 2008, 03:08 AM

I've seen somebody, Norm Abram maybe, use black-tinted epoxy type stuff to fill holes in the middle of knots.

A mixture of dark wood and CA would probably work as well. Do you have a piece of ebony laying around?

That project is looking good.

I'm taking it you are liking the finish you are using, eh?

martyb1 · July 11th, 2008, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

I've seen somebody, Norm Abram maybe, use black-tinted epoxy type stuff to fill holes in the middle of knots.

A mixture of dark wood and CA would probably work as well. Do you have a piece of ebony laying around?

That project is looking good.

I'm taking it you are liking the finish you are using, eh?

I am going to drop fill and sand them a few times.I still have lots of time
As for the finish,yes,I am really starting to like this stuff
The best part is the cleanup,no more thinner

mantszchun · July 11th, 2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

I am going to drop fill and sand them a few times.I still have lots of time
As for the finish,yes,I am really starting to like this stuff
The best part is the cleanup,no more thinner

omg that's the sweetest thing i've seen anyone's done!
i'm sure he's gonna cherish it for the rest of his life

hope it all goes well and look forward to seeing the pics of the event

Ironwolf · July 11th, 2008, 10:05 AM

Marty, what is the brand of this water based lacquer? It looks like it would be worth trying. Is it a tougher finish (i.e. less subject to chipping) than nitro or acrylic lacquers?

play_loud · July 11th, 2008, 10:55 AM

A truly inspirational thread.

Cant wait for the finished result!

Chris.

Scott McCray · July 11th, 2008, 07:15 PM

Marty,

You sir, are a good man - what a wonderful tribute, beautifully done. Life is indeed a journey rather than a destination - and your journey is truly First Class.

Goodonya! Thank you for sharing.

Scott

martyb1 · July 11th, 2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironwolf

Marty, what is the brand of this water based lacquer? It looks like it would be worth trying. Is it a tougher finish (i.e. less subject to chipping) than nitro or acrylic lacquers?

The stuff I am using is Target
Seems to work great

PraiseCaster · July 11th, 2008, 08:18 PM

Marty,

I am speechless.

Wow!

You better have some tissue with you when you present that to your dear old friend, cause I'm bettin the flood gates will open. Heck, I'm tearing up a lil just thinking about this from the heart gift your giving.

Bravo Marty, Bravo!

shoretyus · July 11th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Good luck with fill. It's a knot though. They can be like sponges sometimes.

How are you lighting your shop? Your photos skills are improving too.

Nick JD · July 11th, 2008, 09:10 PM

Because they're in the knots, I'd leave them. If they were in the wood they would look out of place - but in the knots (and because it was a barn) I reckon they actually shouldn't be filled. Character is the sum total of the object's nonstructural faults.

martyb1 · July 11th, 2008, 09:28 PM

I actually drop filled them last night,sanded them at 5am before I went to work and drop filled again.I just sanded them again and they are pretty much level now.There is a couple little ones on the back I am going to leave for character

I just figured being kind of a presentation piece the front better look good.OK,back to work

Jackson Jackson · July 11th, 2008, 10:43 PM

Marty -

#1. I'm convinced could you build a Tele out of recycled Capn' Crunch boxes.

#2. You are 1 classy and thoughtful man.

#3. People like you keep the spirit of American community alive and kicking!

God bless you and your family!

ChrisThompson · July 12th, 2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackson Jackson

#3. People like you keep the spirit of American community alive and kicking!

He's so good, he can keep the spirit of American community alive all the way up in Canada!

e-merlin · July 12th, 2008, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackson Jackson

#3. People like you keep the spirit of American community alive and kicking!

North American, eh!

martyb1 · July 12th, 2008, 02:04 AM

Blame Canada

sean79 · July 12th, 2008, 02:05 AM

Hey Marty. Are you sure the guy's right-handed?

impmann · July 12th, 2008, 06:07 AM

That is beautiful. I wish the barns in the UK were made out of such gorgeous timber - round here they tend to be corrugated steel and brick. Not much tone out of those puppies.

Lovely story, lovely guitar and very inspriational. Even a 1000+miles away. Keep those pics coming!

braderrick · July 12th, 2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean79

Hey Marty. Are you sure the guy's right-handed?

Oh crap that would stink. My vote for "Funny quote of the day".

Jackson Jackson · July 12th, 2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisThompson

He's so good, he can keep the spirit of American community alive all the way up in Canada!

Um yeah, I meant NORTH America! hehe..oops.

Bonneville Bruce · July 13th, 2008, 11:26 AM

Dear Marty,

You are making some serious memories here. Your gift is truly inspired and inspirational. It is a genuine act of love for the recipiant, for the craft and art of guitar making, and for the music that it wil bring into the hearts of many people, both those here today and some yet to be born.

Just one suggestion, you might request of the family that this instrument is to be played, not hung up over the mantle, and it should be passed down to one who will play it. I know that is their business, but you might add another decal that says, "This instrument was made to be played!"

God bless you, and the music makers in your community, as their example led you to this great act of creation.

Bruce

Dave_O · July 13th, 2008, 01:44 PM

nothing I can say that ain't already been said, but I'll add my voice to the others... you are a class act, Marty.

martyb1 · July 13th, 2008, 07:30 PM

Since it is a nice sunny day here and they have been few and far between lately,I decided to give the girl some sun.The knots are pretty much level now.On just has a tiny dimple that I am sure will level out with the final coats.

e-merlin · July 13th, 2008, 08:58 PM

That's a thing of beauty. The finish reminds me of my 77.

mistermullens · July 13th, 2008, 09:35 PM

I love it! I especially like the knots. Adds character, and I'm very anxious to see it completed.

three barrel · July 13th, 2008, 09:43 PM

I might as well add my 2 cents too. I am a firm believer in the biblical adage "give and it shall be given unto you, pressed down, shaken together and running over...". Blessings on you and yours for this wonderful act of charity (and supreme work of art!).

MatteusNova · July 13th, 2008, 10:01 PM

Wow, indeed one of the nicest and coolest builds/things I've seen on a guitar forum, so far. You're an ace guitar builder, to say the least. Fender CS would be envious if they saw your work.

So, that's how you can make a 3-tone SB, I have always wondered about that, and all 3T SB are different, it's almost hard to find 2 that are exactly alike.

Hmm, since I can't really find the 3-tone SB telecaster in Ash, maybe I could repaint an Ash 2T SB into one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-merlin

That's a thing of beauty. The finish reminds me of my 77.

Got any pics?

I love 70s sunburst Teles, esp those in Ash.

e-merlin · July 13th, 2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatteusNova

Got any pics?

I love 70s sunburst Teles, esp those in Ash.

Sorry, they're all on film and my neg scanner isn't up and running. Heck, I'm not even sure it will work with Win XP. I may have to resurrect a Win 98 machine to use it.

milkshape · July 13th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Wow, that is 9 different kinds of beautiful, I dunno how you guys crank them out so fast.

There's an old red barn across the street from me the we love. I dream about using some of the old weathered red boards as a cap on a tele. The really cool thing is the Big Dipper sits right above it at night, I thought maybe I could knock in some brass nails in the shape of the dipper, now all I need is some talent ;)

martyb1 · July 14th, 2008, 11:54 PM

Got the headstock finished,buffed out.
Now a level and crown,touch up the fret ends,and I guess I should replace that plastic nut

Now I just need a few parts to show up
Times a tickin

Jake D · July 15th, 2008, 11:50 AM

Lookin' great. Did you go with the Bill Lawrence pups?

PraiseCaster · July 16th, 2008, 05:25 PM

Waiting with anticipation for the next progressive step.

Still mesmerized at the work, and the heart behind it all.........

hekawi · July 16th, 2008, 06:38 PM

this is my favorite build ever detailed here at the TDPRI, not just because the guitar is so purty, but also why it's being built

What color pickguard are you gonna put on it?

martyb1 · July 16th, 2008, 06:48 PM

What else
It has to be a red tortoise

gtrman911 · July 16th, 2008, 09:54 PM

wow!

you rawk.

BruceH · July 18th, 2008, 10:18 PM

you post a picture when this is all finished!

martyb1 · July 20th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Well I better get my butt in gear on this thing
From the poll results,it looks as the tort guard is going to be the one.It was what I had originally had in mind anyway.Thanks for all that posted their opinion

OK,onward we go
The body should be ready to buff out tomorrow so today we will fit as much as I can.I am going to start with the neck
First thing is the tuners.Vintage would probably go with the style better,but I though I had a set here but I can't find them so.....
I have a set of Gotoh Schaller style here I will use.Got them in and lined up,well,kinda
I'm not sure if all Mighty Mite necks are like this or just the two I have.They are both the same.

You can see that the B&G tuner holes are a little off.

Lined them up as best I could and drilled them

markophonic · July 20th, 2008, 02:07 PM

WOW is all I can come up with as I am at a loss for words!

After being baraged with depressing news nonstop, this is amazing!

martyb1 · July 20th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Got the screws in,and knocked out that plastic nut.
I slid in a tusq nut so I can get everything lined up

Everything seems to fit.Even the pickguard lines up pretty good.

Hmmm,sorry for the crappy pics,not sure what happened there

martyb1 · July 21st, 2008, 02:22 PM

Got up this morning and wanted to get at it right away.Suppose to be hot today so I wanted to get this buffed out before it gets too hot in the shop.Let me tell you,there was some moisture drippin off me before I was finished
She buffed out pretty nice

A few outside

July 11th, 2008, 03:01 AM	#81 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	OK I have enough clear on it but...... I have 2 small issues I sealed these knots with CA glue before I started clearing but they did not level out too well. One part of me says leave them,it's build out of a barn.The other part says,You can't leave it like that What you guys think I can drop fill them again and see if I can get them to level and then put on more topcoat?????? Opinions Here is one with the flash Other than that it looks great __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 11th, 2008, 03:08 AM	#82 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	I've seen somebody, Norm Abram maybe, use black-tinted epoxy type stuff to fill holes in the middle of knots. A mixture of dark wood and CA would probably work as well. Do you have a piece of ebony laying around? That project is looking good. I'm taking it you are liking the finish you are using, eh? __________________ "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

July 11th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#85 (permalink)
Ironwolf Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 53 Posts: 1,379	Marty, what is the brand of this water based lacquer? It looks like it would be worth trying. Is it a tougher finish (i.e. less subject to chipping) than nitro or acrylic lacquers? __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant - Nero Caesar

July 11th, 2008, 07:15 PM	#87 (permalink)
Scott McCray Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte (and Cullowhee), NC Age: 50 Posts: 372 21 Photos	Marty, You sir, are a good man - what a wonderful tribute, beautifully done. Life is indeed a journey rather than a destination - and your journey is truly First Class. Goodonya! Thank you for sharing. Scott __________________ GAS - it's not just after dinner, anymore...

July 11th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#89 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 5,885 16 Photos	Marty, I am speechless. Wow! You better have some tissue with you when you present that to your dear old friend, cause I'm bettin the flood gates will open. Heck, I'm tearing up a lil just thinking about this from the heart gift your giving. Bravo Marty, Bravo! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

July 11th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#86 (permalink)
play_loud Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Age: 20 Posts: 334	A truly inspirational thread. Cant wait for the finished result! Chris.

July 11th, 2008, 08:59 PM	#90 (permalink)
shoretyus Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada Posts: 554	Good luck with fill. It's a knot though. They can be like sponges sometimes. How are you lighting your shop? Your photos skills are improving too.

July 11th, 2008, 09:10 PM	#91 (permalink)
Nick JD Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 4,850	Because they're in the knots, I'd leave them. If they were in the wood they would look out of place - but in the knots (and because it was a barn) I reckon they actually shouldn't be filled. Character is the sum total of the object's nonstructural faults. __________________

July 11th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#92 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	I actually drop filled them last night,sanded them at 5am before I went to work and drop filled again.I just sanded them again and they are pretty much level now.There is a couple little ones on the back I am going to leave for character I just figured being kind of a presentation piece the front better look good.OK,back to work __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 11th, 2008, 10:43 PM	#93 (permalink)
Jackson Jackson Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 833	Marty - #1. I'm convinced could you build a Tele out of recycled Capn' Crunch boxes. #2. You are 1 classy and thoughtful man. #3. People like you keep the spirit of American community alive and kicking! God bless you and your family! __________________ myspace.com/jacksonBjackson itunes cdbaby

July 12th, 2008, 02:04 AM	#96 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Blame Canada __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 12th, 2008, 02:05 AM	#97 (permalink)
sean79 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: northcentral/western Pennsylvania Posts: 2,765 8 Photos	Hey Marty. Are you sure the guy's right-handed? __________________ Every now and then I know it's kind of hard to tell, but I'm still alive and well.

July 12th, 2008, 06:07 AM	#98 (permalink)
impmann TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northants, UK Age: 38 Posts: 34	That is beautiful. I wish the barns in the UK were made out of such gorgeous timber - round here they tend to be corrugated steel and brick. Not much tone out of those puppies. Lovely story, lovely guitar and very inspriational. Even a 1000+miles away. Keep those pics coming! __________________ If music be the food of love, crank that amp baby

July 13th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#101 (permalink)
Bonneville Bruce Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 639 3 Photos	Dear Marty, You are making some serious memories here. Your gift is truly inspired and inspirational. It is a genuine act of love for the recipiant, for the craft and art of guitar making, and for the music that it wil bring into the hearts of many people, both those here today and some yet to be born. Just one suggestion, you might request of the family that this instrument is to be played, not hung up over the mantle, and it should be passed down to one who will play it. I know that is their business, but you might add another decal that says, "This instrument was made to be played!" God bless you, and the music makers in your community, as their example led you to this great act of creation. Bruce __________________ "Let us issue, 'Live Music is Better' bumper stickers."

July 13th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#102 (permalink)
Dave_O Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 49 Posts: 1,620 37 Photos	nothing I can say that ain't already been said, but I'll add my voice to the others... you are a class act, Marty. __________________ www.myspace.com/hardwayband www.myspace.com/mojobros2mantrio and our website... www.thehardway.com.au "A bad day playing guitar beats the best day shovelling concrete."--Me.

July 13th, 2008, 07:30 PM	#103 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Since it is a nice sunny day here and they have been few and far between lately,I decided to give the girl some sun.The knots are pretty much level now.On just has a tiny dimple that I am sure will level out with the final coats. __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 13th, 2008, 09:35 PM	#105 (permalink)
mistermullens Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 32 Posts: 3,600 36 Photos	I love it! I especially like the knots. Adds character, and I'm very anxious to see it completed. __________________ Jonathan ReverbNation Twitter Teles & Esquires

July 13th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#106 (permalink)
three barrel Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Age: 54 Posts: 148	I might as well add my 2 cents too. I am a firm believer in the biblical adage "give and it shall be given unto you, pressed down, shaken together and running over...". Blessings on you and yours for this wonderful act of charity (and supreme work of art!).

July 13th, 2008, 10:23 PM	#109 (permalink)
milkshape Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New England Posts: 516	Wow, that is 9 different kinds of beautiful, I dunno how you guys crank them out so fast. There's an old red barn across the street from me the we love. I dream about using some of the old weathered red boards as a cap on a tele. The really cool thing is the Big Dipper sits right above it at night, I thought maybe I could knock in some brass nails in the shape of the dipper, now all I need is some talent ;) __________________ No hurries, No worries.

July 14th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#110 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Got the headstock finished,buffed out. Now a level and crown,touch up the fret ends,and I guess I should replace that plastic nut Now I just need a few parts to show up Times a tickin __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 15th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#111 (permalink)
Jake D Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 277	Lookin' great. Did you go with the Bill Lawrence pups?

July 16th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#112 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 5,885 16 Photos	Waiting with anticipation for the next progressive step. Still mesmerized at the work, and the heart behind it all......... __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

July 16th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#113 (permalink)
hekawi Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 2,610	this is my favorite build ever detailed here at the TDPRI, not just because the guitar is so purty, but also why it's being built What color pickguard are you gonna put on it? __________________ ____________________________________________ "Rule Number One: Obey All Rules" - Barney Fife

July 16th, 2008, 06:48 PM	#114 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	What else It has to be a red tortoise __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 16th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#115 (permalink)
gtrman911 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Camelot Posts: 1,312 7 Photos	wow! you rawk. __________________ My opinion is worth what you paid for it.

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July 18th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#116 (permalink)
BruceH TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St Petersburg FL Age: 58 Posts: 61	make sure you post a picture when this is all finished!

July 20th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#117 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Well I better get my butt in gear on this thing From the poll results,it looks as the tort guard is going to be the one.It was what I had originally had in mind anyway.Thanks for all that posted their opinion OK,onward we go The body should be ready to buff out tomorrow so today we will fit as much as I can.I am going to start with the neck First thing is the tuners.Vintage would probably go with the style better,but I though I had a set here but I can't find them so..... I have a set of Gotoh Schaller style here I will use.Got them in and lined up,well,kinda I'm not sure if all Mighty Mite necks are like this or just the two I have.They are both the same. You can see that the B&G tuner holes are a little off. Lined them up as best I could and drilled them __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 20th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#118 (permalink)
markophonic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 48 Posts: 1,032 1 Photos	WOW is all I can come up with as I am at a loss for words! After being baraged with depressing news nonstop, this is amazing! __________________ http://www.brianvanderark.com/

July 20th, 2008, 02:15 PM	#119 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Got the screws in,and knocked out that plastic nut. I slid in a tusq nut so I can get everything lined up Everything seems to fit.Even the pickguard lines up pretty good. Hmmm,sorry for the crappy pics,not sure what happened there __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 21st, 2008, 02:22 PM	#120 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Got up this morning and wanted to get at it right away.Suppose to be hot today so I wanted to get this buffed out before it gets too hot in the shop.Let me tell you,there was some moisture drippin off me before I was finished She buffed out pretty nice A few outside __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75