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Tele-Afflicted
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The OSBcaster-Redux
As I explained in the other thread,the transition from the OSB top to the fir,on the original just didn't do it for me.To much of a drastic change.I will get some different dye,stain,shellac or whatever and try something different when I get to the city.
However I really liked the way the top looks(ya I'm sick,I know) and wanted to improve on the original.I thought of doing an ash back,lighter,would look better.Then I decided if I am going to do this,go all the way.Only problem is OSB has very little screw holding strength and I wanted this to actually be able to be finished and played.If nothing else it should get some comments.I never expected the original thread to get so much action.Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.Keep them coming because now we have to get it figured out for the OSBcaster Redux!!! From the front it looks pretty much the same(other than more highly figured OSB ![]() But now from the side,much better
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Also we now have a matching back
![]() To give it some strength to hold the neck,bridge etc,I laminated a piece of ash inside that runs the length of the body ![]() ![]() The neck will sit directly on the ash
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Looks like you're using your "Prime-Select Grade" OSB for the top on this one.
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Friend of Leo's
Join Date: May 2007
Location: North NSW, Australia
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Much better, mate!
Sound clip mandatory. This for the pickguard!
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Doctor of Teleocity
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past
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I do, too. This one looks 'unified' and somehow looks much cooler.
Another pickguard choice. Old piece of 'real' 30 weight tarpaper, coated to seal in the asphalt.
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Marty, this is way cool. It's really coming together from your original R&D on the XP-OSB model.
Now, however, this guitar begs the question: How much would any of us pay for one of these over the counter. Not copying Marty's innovative research and development by rolling one of our own like it, but in a retail setting. How much is it worth? I know we need to hear it, but since it's really pups and amps that make the sound, according to several here..... What would you pay to own this beauty(and I mean that it IS beautiful, albeit in a very sick way) Don't be shy, make a bid. And I know it's not for sale. Nor is this an offer for sale or brokerage of same, by anyone here. Just as an interrogatory of curiosity. BTW Marty, have you put this on a scale yet?
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bellingham Wa
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Hey Marty,,, the ash is a very good idea!
It would be a shame to hide that killer figured body with a pick guard but I have to admit that in staying with the "construction" grade materials it would be cool to build a pick guard out of a sealed tar paper and attach it with a staple gun. I may also be cool to build another body and finish it with a spray on Rhino-Lining like they use on truck beds eh?
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Willamette and Columbia
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From a boo-teek manufacturer, twice that? |
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Well the next one may need to go thinline .
Probably 10-11#s in final form. Not any heavier than the average LP... I could live with it. I'd just make an extra wide strap, outta the ole lady's spandex pants... keeping with this guitar's theme. 'cept it'd have to be somebody else's ole lady's spandex; as I don't have one(whew)... wait this is a trailer caster theme, isn't it? i'm ok then.
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LMAO! So due to the likely final weight, she'll be the DoubleWideCaster?
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nearby Akron, OH
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Very cool! I. too, like the tarpaper idea, but my first thought was to go the opposite direction, overly ornate with all gold hardware, some kind of big inlays on the fingerboard, your initials on the pickguard, etc. Sort of a "Ms. Doublewide hits the lottery" vibe. But whatever you do, I think a matching headstock veneer is in order.
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![]() Had a little better luck with the jack hole
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OK..... what's the status on my fave thread of the week..?
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Doctor of Teleocity
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Marty .............. please don't take the torch to this one. This one has such beautiful looking strands. A natural finish would really let the beautful strands show.
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I will just use the sealer and then laqcquer
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Doctor of Teleocity
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But just think about it Marty ............ if you could have a glass smooth finish on an OSB guitar. What a dichotamy.
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At least it is being made from certified renewable wood!
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I love it! It looks fantastic!
Must be tricky to work with? But I'm with Jack on this one! A clear glassy smooth finish would look mad!
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Doctor of Teleocity
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past
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You could bundle the wires and run them inside romex, and staple the romex to the outside of the guitar.
You could apply a greenish copper based wood preservative to the body. You could use metal strapping to attach a workman's tool belt for a guitar strap. The bridgeplate and neckplate could be attached with lag bolts and hardware. You could substitute a circuit breaker for the pickup selector blade. This could be weird!
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Oh
one more thing If I go for the super glossy finish,should I try to relic the bridge and control plate a bit or should I leave them shiny too? Whats the best way to get them to look old? Never wanted to do that before
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