First Tele, First Build - Page 3

RichardM · March 17th, 2008, 02:14 AM

Looking good!

Bhansen25 · March 18th, 2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fletch

I like your technique of blending the burst by hand rather than a spraygun. Seems to be much more control over it. I am in the process of preparing 2 bodies for a sunburst, I might seriously consider doing them by hand now instead of using my spraygun.

That's what I was thinking. Applying by hand does seem to keep things under control.

catandminot · April 4th, 2008, 09:15 PM

Well, after roughly 20 coats of lacquer, and 2 hours of sanding and polishing, the twin is coming along - the older twin is done. I'm having a blast playing it.

Anyway, these things are tough to get pics of. It seems to mess with the camera.

The tiger stripes come and go depending on the angle you looking at it.

Sorry about the beer can - it was just something handy that I could use for a reflection

With a little luck, both of the guitars should be done by the end of the weekend.

ThreePlyGuy · April 5th, 2008, 03:13 AM

I am so not worthy!

ptfreak · April 5th, 2008, 04:01 AM

wow! Thats some crafting skills you've got.
Not a fan of blue guitars really, but this one will come around real nice.
Congrats!
J

Nick JD · April 5th, 2008, 04:25 AM

That finish is not deep enough. Keep polishing!

I'd bet with an electron microscope, we could see a tiny imperfection.

Blue guitars sound faster.

scubadoo · April 5th, 2008, 06:28 AM

Looks fantastic! Would love some more information on how you did the staining and the burst. I'd love to try that.

amp boy · April 5th, 2008, 06:48 PM

this thread needs more attention.

Bhansen25 · April 6th, 2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scubadoo

Looks fantastic! Would love some more information on how you did the staining and the burst. I'd love to try that.

Check out this link. I have subscribed to Fine Woodworking magazine for ages. A month or so ago they had a finishing article about aniline dies - Great timing for me.

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=30182

Bhansen25 · April 6th, 2008, 11:04 PM

I don't know if it will do anything, but it is already bought and paid for, do I used the copper foil tape for shielding.

Then, when trying to set the bridge, I discovered that the bridge pickup rout was off. I had forgotten, but someone had warned me this would happen. This would have been a real problem if I had been planning on a different design. Luckily, it wasn't a big deal. The new roto-tool fixed it quickly. ...then I had to re-tape.

I used the Stew Mac wiring kit (along with a little shrink-tubing) and got her wired up.

Not knowing didly about pickups, I went with the Stew Mac (Wilkinson) pickups they sell for teles. Notice that I also used the foil tape on the under side of the pick guard.

Bhansen25 · April 6th, 2008, 11:15 PM

I REALLY don't like this step! I am setting these things after heating them up with the soldering iron. It has real potential for screwing up the back of the guitar. I should have taken the precaution of some how masking / shielding the finish. Oh well, I was lucky and didn't have problem.

It's the final stretch - time to install the tuners.

I didn't stain the headstock at all, but it is kinda cool how the maple has a little tiger stripe to it.

Taipan · April 7th, 2008, 12:52 AM

Lookin good there !

Bhansen25 · April 7th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Their unavailing...

Dep · April 8th, 2008, 04:05 PM

Very Nice! You do good work.

I didn't think I would like the green but that white binding really sets it off.

Thanks for sharing with us!
Dep

jwells393 · April 8th, 2008, 05:21 PM

Good job .......

On the next one if installing the ferrules makes you nervous, just take a manila folder or a piece of thin cardboard and drill a hole in it just bigger than the ferrule and use this for your mask.

Bhansen25 · April 8th, 2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwells393

Good job .......

On the next one if installing the ferrules makes you nervous, just take a manila folder or a piece of thin cardboard and drill a hole in it just bigger than the ferrule and use this for your mask.

Thanks for the suggestion.

That's a great idea.

I was mentally hung up on getting the things pressed in (in holes that seemed too small), so I wasn't fucusing on not damaging the lacquer with a hot soldering iron or ferrule - until I was in the middle of the job.

I lucked out.

Bhansen25 · April 11th, 2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dep

Very Nice! You do good work.

I didn't think I would like the green but that white binding really sets it off.

Thanks for sharing with us!
Dep

Thank you. I kinda like the green too.

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amp boy Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 330 4 Photos	this thread needs more attention. __________________ I'm kinda like class act simplicity with a raw edge that can rip out yer bones.

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,252 101 Photos	Good job ....... On the next one if installing the ferrules makes you nervous, just take a manila folder or a piece of thin cardboard and drill a hole in it just bigger than the ferrule and use this for your mask. __________________ 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.

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catandminot NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Georgia Age: 17 Posts: 2 19 Photos	Well, after roughly 20 coats of lacquer, and 2 hours of sanding and polishing, the twin is coming along - the older twin is done. I'm having a blast playing it. Anyway, these things are tough to get pics of. It seems to mess with the camera. The tiger stripes come and go depending on the angle you looking at it. Sorry about the beer can - it was just something handy that I could use for a reflection With a little luck, both of the guitars should be done by the end of the weekend.

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ptfreak TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Holmsund, Sweden Posts: 70	wow! Thats some crafting skills you've got. Not a fan of blue guitars really, but this one will come around real nice. Congrats! J

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scubadoo Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bristol, UK Age: 34 Posts: 946	Looks fantastic! Would love some more information on how you did the staining and the burst. I'd love to try that.

April 6th, 2008, 11:04 PM	#90 (permalink)
Bhansen25 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cumming, GA Age: 46 Posts: 78 86 Photos	I don't know if it will do anything, but it is already bought and paid for, do I used the copper foil tape for shielding. Then, when trying to set the bridge, I discovered that the bridge pickup rout was off. I had forgotten, but someone had warned me this would happen. This would have been a real problem if I had been planning on a different design. Luckily, it wasn't a big deal. The new roto-tool fixed it quickly. ...then I had to re-tape. I used the Stew Mac wiring kit (along with a little shrink-tubing) and got her wired up. Not knowing didly about pickups, I went with the Stew Mac (Wilkinson) pickups they sell for teles. Notice that I also used the foil tape on the under side of the pick guard.

April 6th, 2008, 11:15 PM	#91 (permalink)
Bhansen25 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cumming, GA Age: 46 Posts: 78 86 Photos	I REALLY don't like this step! I am setting these things after heating them up with the soldering iron. It has real potential for screwing up the back of the guitar. I should have taken the precaution of some how masking / shielding the finish. Oh well, I was lucky and didn't have problem. It's the final stretch - time to install the tuners. I didn't stain the headstock at all, but it is kinda cool how the maple has a little tiger stripe to it.

April 7th, 2008, 12:52 AM	#92 (permalink)
Taipan Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western NY State Age: 50 Posts: 435	Lookin good there !

April 7th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#93 (permalink)
Bhansen25 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cumming, GA Age: 46 Posts: 78 86 Photos	Their unavailing...

April 8th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#94 (permalink)
Dep Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: St Johns, Florida Posts: 270	Very Nice! You do good work. I didn't think I would like the green but that white binding really sets it off. Thanks for sharing with us! Dep