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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!

newey · April 17th, 2008, 12:41 AM

MB1-

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.

BroadMaster · April 17th, 2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow Reflexes

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?

I'm guessing in the near a grand range, too. Unbelievable. it is labor intensive, tho' .......

............ gluing all those shavings together into a guitar body.

martyb1 · April 17th, 2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadMaster

I'm guessing in the near a grand range, too. Unbelievable. it is labor intensive, tho' .......

............ gluing all those shavings together into a guitar body.

And this stuff is tricky to work with.Your bit will just take off when it hits a not so dense spot.Did the ferrule holes,well,there close

Had a little better luck with the jack hole

drummerdarko · April 17th, 2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott McCray

LMAO!

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

that was really clever.

this is my favorite build thread right now. these OSBcasters are so much fun!

wilkat1 · April 17th, 2008, 11:26 AM

I'm thinking a piece of aluminum siding for the pickguard. Talk about your doublewide!

BroadMaster · April 20th, 2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb1

And this stuff is tricky to work with.Your bit will just take off when it hits a not so dense spot.Did the ferrule holes,well,there close

Had a little better luck with the jack hole

OK..... what's the status on my fave thread of the week..?

jwells393 · April 20th, 2008, 12:05 PM

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.

martyb1 · April 20th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwells393

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.

No torch on this one.Not even going to grain fill it.I am going to try that water based lacquer on it.We will see how it builds

I will just use the sealer and then laqcquer

jwells393 · April 20th, 2008, 03:06 PM

But just think about it Marty ............ if you could have a glass smooth finish on an OSB guitar. What a dichotamy.

dusty tolex · April 20th, 2008, 05:23 PM

It looks like a shredded wheat biscuit from the side. :-)

dt

Buckocaster51 · April 20th, 2008, 06:04 PM

At least it is being made from certified renewable wood!

RichardWitt · April 20th, 2008, 07:03 PM

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!

boris bubbanov · April 20th, 2008, 10:18 PM

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!

martyb1 · April 20th, 2008, 10:28 PM

Well I am going to give this one some work this evening
Stay tuned
Oh Boris,you sick,in a good way

martyb1 · April 20th, 2008, 10:32 PM

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

pottedmeat42 · April 20th, 2008, 10:35 PM

this thread is a perfect example of why I love this place! =jason

martyb1 · April 20th, 2008, 10:42 PM

My wife just come packing in some of this stuff
Hmmmm

Pour-on

April 16th, 2008, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 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: 45 Posts: 1,920 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

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,282 101 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?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

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Nick JD Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 4,856	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! __________________

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MulliganChebichev Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 19 Posts: 1,958 11 Photos	Kills FMTs and QMTs any day.

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ehawley Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Keyport, New Jersey Age: 56 Posts: 1,216 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!!

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d-rock Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Smithville Posts: 102 2 Photos	I still love the license plate for the pickguard

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BroadMaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PARIS. REPUBLIC of TEXAS Age: 56 Posts: 1,529 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.

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Trimmed&Burnin Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham Wa Age: 55 Posts: 859	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,

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ajgus Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 3,003	I say whatever kind of guard you use should be nailed in. __________________ "...it's just a wonderful sound..."- GE Smith

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cntrary2ordnary TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 38 Posts: 82	some good old 70's panelling would make a nice pickguard

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reddogbass Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 63 Posts: 608 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!

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martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 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

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newey TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nearby Akron, OH Age: 51 Posts: 96	MB1- 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. __________________ My Tele needs an F Hole.

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,282 101 Photos	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. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,282 101 Photos	But just think about it Marty ............ if you could have a glass smooth finish on an OSB guitar. What a dichotamy. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

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boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,213	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! __________________ When i listen

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martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Well I am going to give this one some work this evening Stay tuned Oh Boris,you sick,in a good way __________________ 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	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 __________________ 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	My wife just come packing in some of this stuff Hmmmm Pour-on __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75