The OSBcaster-Redux

martyb1 · April 16th, 2008, 01:40 AM

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

martyb1 · April 16th, 2008, 01:44 AM

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

jwells393 · April 16th, 2008, 01:48 AM

Looks like you're using your "Prime-Select Grade" OSB for the top on this one.

......

Dan German · April 16th, 2008, 01:49 AM

One more on the list of stupid things I have to do/have in my life. Thanks, TDPRI. You're killin' me, d'ya hear? Killin' me!!!

MulliganChebichev · April 16th, 2008, 02:01 AM

Kills FMTs and QMTs any day.

Nick JD · April 16th, 2008, 02:07 AM

Much better, mate!

Some long bridge screws and a long front strap lug screw and it'll be crankin'. Or maybe drill a big hole and glue in a broomstick-sized dowel...

Sound clip mandatory.

This for the pickguard!

ehawley · April 16th, 2008, 09:41 AM

Now that's the ticket!!! Much better then the first one!

I vote for a varnished burlap pickguard. Stays with the color scheme!

PS...Oh yea..You have to leave the word potato or whatever was in the burlap sack showing!!

d-rock · April 16th, 2008, 10:29 AM

I still love the license plate for the pickguard

boris bubbanov · April 16th, 2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-rock

I still love the license plate for the pickguard

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.

BroadMaster · April 16th, 2008, 11:03 AM

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?

Trimmed&Burnin · April 16th, 2008, 11:06 AM

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?

It comes in Red, Green, Blue, Black, and Grey,,,

martyb1 · April 16th, 2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trimmed&Burnin

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?

It comes in Red, Green, Blue, Black, and Grey,,,

I actually have some of the black here.I like the stapled on pickguard idea

ajgus · April 16th, 2008, 04:01 PM

I say whatever kind of guard you use should be nailed in.

cntrary2ordnary · April 16th, 2008, 04:06 PM

some good old 70's panelling would make a nice pickguard

jwells393 · April 16th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

it would be cool to build a pick guard out of a sealed tar paper and attach it with a staple gun.

Make sure it's 30 lb. roofing felt. Maybe install it with big head roofing nails.

reddogbass · April 16th, 2008, 04:11 PM

Boris' idea:

[quote]Another pickguard choice. Old piece of 'real' 30 weight tarpaper, coated to seal in the asphalt.[quote]

Mine: Tar and feathers!

Slow Reflexes · April 16th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadMaster

...How much... in a retail setting... is it worth? I know we need to hear it, but since it's really pups and amps that make the sound... 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...

With the right hardware, I could easily see it going for $700 to $1500 from a mass producer.

From a boo-teek manufacturer, twice that?

martyb1 · April 16th, 2008, 07:45 PM

Well I am thinking this could be a good place to try this stuff

If I screw up,who will know

As for the weight,you be the judge

BroadMaster · April 16th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

As for the weight,you be the judge

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.

Scott McCray · April 16th, 2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadMaster

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.

LMAO!

So due to the likely final weight, she'll be the DoubleWideCaster?

BroadMaster · April 16th, 2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott McCray

So due to the likely final weight, she'll be the DoubleWideCaster?

ROFLMMFAO. Too Funny, Scott!

dusty tolex · April 16th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott McCray

LMAO!

So due to the likely final weight, she'll be the DoubleWideCaster?

How about calling it the Doublewide? That would be a cool name.
dt

jwc5 · April 16th, 2008, 11:45 PM

+1 on the tar paper. That is too funny!

April 16th, 2008, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,576 13 Photos	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 __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

April 16th, 2008, 01:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,576 13 Photos	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 __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

April 16th, 2008, 01:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,245 101 Photos	Looks like you're using your "Prime-Select Grade" OSB for the top on this one. ...... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

April 16th, 2008, 01:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dan German Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rupertsland Age: 48 Posts: 744	One more on the list of stupid things I have to do/have in my life. Thanks, TDPRI. You're killin' me, d'ya hear? Killin' me!!! __________________ Higgy

April 16th, 2008, 02:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nick JD Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 2,583	Much better, mate! Some long bridge screws and a long front strap lug screw and it'll be crankin'. Or maybe drill a big hole and glue in a broomstick-sized dowel... Sound clip mandatory. This for the pickguard! __________________

April 16th, 2008, 02:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
MulliganChebichev Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 1,742 3 Photos	Kills FMTs and QMTs any day.

April 16th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
ehawley Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Keyport, New Jersey Age: 55 Posts: 1,015 48 Photos	Now that's the ticket!!! Much better then the first one! I vote for a varnished burlap pickguard. Stays with the color scheme! PS...Oh yea..You have to leave the word potato or whatever was in the burlap sack showing!!

April 16th, 2008, 10:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
d-rock TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Smithville Posts: 96 2 Photos	I still love the license plate for the pickguard

April 16th, 2008, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
BroadMaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PARIS. REPUBLIC of TEXAS Age: 55 Posts: 1,521 4 Photos	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? __________________ {disclaimer} It's like EVERYTHING* else on this entire forum, it boils down to what *YOU* choose, to suit you. If the human mind was a simple thing to understand, we would be too simple to understand it.

April 16th, 2008, 11:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
Trimmed&Burnin Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham Wa Age: 54 Posts: 812	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? It comes in Red, Green, Blue, Black, and Grey,,, __________________ Keep your lamp Trimmed And Burnin Shannon,

April 16th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
ajgus Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 2,332	I say whatever kind of guard you use should be nailed in. __________________ "If you don't have a toothbrush & you don't have a Telecaster...you're in trouble"- Jim Weider

April 16th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
cntrary2ordnary TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 82	some good old 70's panelling would make a nice pickguard

April 16th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
reddogbass Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 62 Posts: 603 5 Photos	Boris' idea: [quote]Another pickguard choice. Old piece of 'real' 30 weight tarpaper, coated to seal in the asphalt.[quote] Mine: Tar and feathers!

April 16th, 2008, 07:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,576 13 Photos	Well I am thinking this could be a good place to try this stuff If I screw up,who will know As for the weight,you be the judge __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

April 16th, 2008, 11:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
jwc5 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 250	+1 on the tar paper. That is too funny!