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Something wicked this way comes

Discussion in 'Other T-Types and Partscasters' started by zezone, Jun 30, 2020.

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  1. Jun 30, 2020 #1
    zezone

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    About three years ago, having recently lucked out on a chunk of old Honduran mahogany, I had picked up a set of flamed local walnut at a really good price (it was about $18 for a set and they had three sets available). Then I forgot about all that wood as life intervened.

    I recently revisited my stash to look for some wood for a project a friend was interested in. The said friend decided not to proceed but having seen the wood again I said what the hell and decided to do a new tele. This photo just in from the finisher. This is after just a coat of sealer. I should have pickup up all the other walnut sets...

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    Sybo

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    Niiiiiiiiice!!!!
     
  3. Jun 30, 2020 #3
    telepraise

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    Very nice! Glad you went with a rear route, that walnut is to cool to cover up. Nice symmetry in the bookmatch. P90s? Filtertrons? More pictures as it progresses please.
     
  4. Jun 30, 2020 #4
    brookdalebill

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    Wow!
     
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    Flaneur

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    That's some pretty timber......:)
     
  6. Jun 30, 2020 #6
    schmee

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    That's gonna be sweet!
     
  7. Jun 30, 2020 #7
    Dana Rudd

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    Beautiful piece of wood, look forward to seeing the completed build.
     
  8. Jul 1, 2020 #8
    telestratosonic

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    With a nod to Ray Bradbury. Nice.
     
  9. Jul 1, 2020 #9
    moosie

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    Purty wood...
     
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    Jim_in_PA

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    Beautiful bookmatch on that cap!
     
  11. Jul 1, 2020 #11
    tah1962

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    Very nice!!
     
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    wrathfuldeity

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    uhmm I want see the side of hog...Please!
     
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    AndrewG

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    That's a stunning piece of wood. It'll be interesting to know how the wood combination sounds.
     
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    darkwaters

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    Beautiful! What color are you planning to paint it?

    I kid. I kid. ;)
     
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    zezone

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    Hey guys, I'll post more photos when I start assembling next week. I'll also do a recording once it's done :)
     
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    P Thought

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    and Shakespeare before him!!

    That body's a beauty.
     
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    telestratosonic

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    Thanks! I didn't know that.
     
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    teletimetx

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    Spectacular!

    ...and please, pictures of the mahogany as well.
     
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    Dan R

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    No pickguard, of course.
     
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    P Thought

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    Something Wicked This Way Comes is one of Bradbury's best books, IMO. He quotes the line, from Macbeth I think it was, in the story.
     
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