If a one piece is good,2&3 not as good,how about 35? - Page 2

J-man · May 25th, 2008, 01:08 PM

That's truly beautiful, and an original approach!

I wish I could sit down and play the finished article, just to satisfy my curiosity of the affect a 35 piece body has on the sonic characteristics of the guitar (tone, sustain, etc).

Very cool!

BroadMaster · May 25th, 2008, 01:35 PM

I like the amber. Not too yellow for my tastes.

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Originally Posted by martyb1

Decided to get after this tonight
Got all my routing done,and decided to go with the amber dye,and

May be a bit strong

Pretty yellow

martyb1 · May 25th, 2008, 02:56 PM

Well here it is with a coat of clear.Kinda mellowed it out some

Flat357 · May 25th, 2008, 07:07 PM

Real glad you didn't sunburst it .

It's starting to take shape nicely .

tuuur · May 25th, 2008, 07:22 PM

Yeah, looking good!!! I really like those laminating stripes.

martyb1 · May 25th, 2008, 08:47 PM

I still have the burst in the back of my mind.I can still do it.We will see how it looks after a couple more coats.

lostpick · May 25th, 2008, 09:10 PM

I have a 89 Squier plywood strat that has amazing tone...
I bought it to flip it on Ebay, but it is still around.
Cheapwoods tonal character sometimes defy logic.
If it is OLD WOOD its gonna sound killer....

91xlntS-3 · May 25th, 2008, 09:27 PM

marty,

I REALLY like the look with the clear on the amber! Looks great, IMO! I love this build so far, keep up the great work. Can't wait to see more!

martyb1 · May 25th, 2008, 09:52 PM

After a couple more coats of clear

ramblinmike · May 25th, 2008, 11:45 PM

Wow. I'm also glad you didn't burst it. Those clear coats are really making it look awesome. Like honey. Can't wait to hear what it sounds like!

How much does it weigh so far?

HOBBSTER01 · May 26th, 2008, 12:03 AM

"Tonguecaster"?
Groovecaster?

martyb1 · May 26th, 2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ramblinmike

Wow. I'm also glad you didn't burst it. Those clear coats are really making it look awesome. Like honey. Can't wait to hear what it sounds like!

How much does it weigh so far?

Didn't get a lot more done on it.I have a lot of routing to do on some other stuff so I stopped spraying until I am finished and get the dust sucked up

To give you a better idea of the actual color,here are a couple shots next to an unfinished ash body

axmaker · May 26th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramblinmike

Wow. I'm also glad you didn't burst it. Those clear coats are really making it look awesome. Like honey. Can't wait to hear what it sounds like!

How much does it weigh so far?

yeah, what he said. looks good, plus another mark for being green.....

martyb1 · May 30th, 2008, 12:09 AM

Just a quick update
Here it is after it has sat a couple days.I knocked off a few fuzzy spots with some 600 grit
It's growing on me

My helper likes it too

Little Ricky · May 30th, 2008, 12:25 PM

I hope the body is more stable than it's builder!
It's like you created the virtual grain yourself.
Here's another vote for AlleyCaster.

shoretyus · May 30th, 2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by martyb1

Just a quick update

My helper likes it too

Ah spring time on Alberta..... boot gumbo .... cutie pie

boneyguy · May 30th, 2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shoretyus

Ah spring time on Alberta..... boot gumbo .... cutie pie

That's exactly what I noticed, the gumbo. Well I noticed the guitar as well. It looks great.

martyb1 · May 30th, 2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by boneyguy

That's exactly what I noticed, the gumbo. Well I noticed the guitar as well. It looks great.

It actually was raining out side.I had to herd her into the shop because she was playing in the puddles

mowcheeba · May 30th, 2008, 11:05 PM

Really interesting. Seem like a lot of work getting those pieces
together....

Tele Fan · May 30th, 2008, 11:58 PM

You should call it: I've decided I don't like it and I'm sending it to Telefan.

Personally I think it looks great in the amber. Good job!

Dep · May 31st, 2008, 11:10 AM

Marty, you never cease to amaze me with your builds.

It looks great!

Dep

91xlntS-3 · May 31st, 2008, 11:25 AM

The guitar looks great, and your helper is a real cutie-pie! Love the looks of this build, and am glad you went with the amber. Again, can't wait to see the finished product. Sooooo Cooooollll !!!

JDRNoPro · May 31st, 2008, 10:49 PM

Lookin' good, Marty -can't wait to see the completed project. And your helper sure is a cutie!!

Jim

martyb1 · June 15th, 2008, 01:47 AM

Again,just an update
With some encouragement from someone,decided to go with a burst.Here it is after a couple coats of clear.Since you all liked my helper,she said she would gladly help again

RichardWitt · June 15th, 2008, 02:00 AM

Sweet Marty!

I love the look of the grain! Just gorgeous IMO.
Have you got a complete look in mind for this one?
It would look cool with or without a pickguard.

May 25th, 2008, 01:08 PM	#41 (permalink)
J-man Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Wales/Scarborough Age: 20 Posts: 6,277 9 Photos	That's truly beautiful, and an original approach! I wish I could sit down and play the finished article, just to satisfy my curiosity of the affect a 35 piece body has on the sonic characteristics of the guitar (tone, sustain, etc). Very cool! __________________ Write a wise saying and your name will live forever. - Unknown "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." - Tom Waits

May 25th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#43 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,573 13 Photos	Well here it is with a coat of clear.Kinda mellowed it out some __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

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Flat357 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cheshire Age: 40 Posts: 2,913	Real glad you didn't sunburst it . It's starting to take shape nicely . __________________ Homepage http://www.soundclick.com/members/de...member=flat357 MySpace http://www.myspace.com/flat357

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tuuur Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 1,009 7 Photos	Yeah, looking good!!! I really like those laminating stripes. __________________ If we all take the backseat, who's gonna drive? - Fred Cole http://www.myspace.com/tuuur http://www.myspace.com/daggermoon

May 25th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#46 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,573 13 Photos	I still have the burst in the back of my mind.I can still do it.We will see how it looks after a couple more coats. __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

May 25th, 2008, 09:10 PM	#47 (permalink)
lostpick Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 1,009	I have a 89 Squier plywood strat that has amazing tone... I bought it to flip it on Ebay, but it is still around. Cheapwoods tonal character sometimes defy logic. If it is OLD WOOD its gonna sound killer....

May 25th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#48 (permalink)
91xlntS-3 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 729	marty, I REALLY like the look with the clear on the amber! Looks great, IMO! I love this build so far, keep up the great work. Can't wait to see more!

May 25th, 2008, 09:52 PM	#49 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,573 13 Photos	After a couple more coats of clear __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

May 25th, 2008, 11:45 PM	#50 (permalink)
ramblinmike Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Long Island NY Age: 23 Posts: 924	Wow. I'm also glad you didn't burst it. Those clear coats are really making it look awesome. Like honey. Can't wait to hear what it sounds like! How much does it weigh so far?

May 26th, 2008, 12:03 AM	#51 (permalink)
HOBBSTER01 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North GA. Posts: 612	"Tonguecaster"? Groovecaster? __________________ The Hobbster

May 30th, 2008, 12:09 AM	#54 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,573 13 Photos	Just a quick update Here it is after it has sat a couple days.I knocked off a few fuzzy spots with some 600 grit It's growing on me My helper likes it too __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

May 30th, 2008, 12:25 PM	#55 (permalink)
Little Ricky TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 96	I hope the body is more stable than it's builder! It's like you created the virtual grain yourself. Here's another vote for AlleyCaster.

May 30th, 2008, 11:05 PM	#59 (permalink)
mowcheeba Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Norway/Sweden-Temporarily Age: 31 Posts: 715 48 Photos	Really interesting. Seem like a lot of work getting those pieces together....

May 30th, 2008, 11:58 PM	#60 (permalink)
Tele Fan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Age: 29 Posts: 1,674	You should call it: I've decided I don't like it and I'm sending it to Telefan. Personally I think it looks great in the amber. Good job! __________________ Life is better when you just make it up as you go along.

May 31st, 2008, 11:10 AM	#61 (permalink)
Dep Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: St Johns, Florida Posts: 269	Marty, you never cease to amaze me with your builds. It looks great! Dep

May 31st, 2008, 11:25 AM	#62 (permalink)
91xlntS-3 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 729	The guitar looks great, and your helper is a real cutie-pie! Love the looks of this build, and am glad you went with the amber. Again, can't wait to see the finished product. Sooooo Cooooollll !!!

May 31st, 2008, 10:49 PM	#63 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 58 Posts: 430 1 Photos	Lookin' good, Marty -can't wait to see the completed project. And your helper sure is a cutie!! Jim __________________ Reflection upon my playing is a reminder to keep my regular job..........pays better but not nearly as enjoyable!!

June 15th, 2008, 01:47 AM	#64 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,573 13 Photos	Again,just an update With some encouragement from someone,decided to go with a burst.Here it is after a couple coats of clear.Since you all liked my helper,she said she would gladly help again __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

June 15th, 2008, 02:00 AM	#65 (permalink)
RichardWitt Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Age: 34 Posts: 1,150 1 Photos	Sweet Marty! I love the look of the grain! Just gorgeous IMO. Have you got a complete look in mind for this one? It would look cool with or without a pickguard.