NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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Oh... I see...

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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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codedog wrote: Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:27 am Oh... I see...
We all love that natural looking arm-rub wear...
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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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Oh dear.

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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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sizzlingbadger wrote: Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:35 am
Bg wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:25 pm I had to buy an new belt sander today, reminded me of delicate modifications...
I'll never live that down eh :lol:
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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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I too learned that guitars and power tools do not mix. Was getting the old finish off my Chibson when I discovered that while the guitar does appear to have a maple cap, the flame top is but a veneer. Once wood has been turned into sawdust, it's difficult to put back where it was. Next time I strip the finish off a guitar I will be going the chemical route.
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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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mr_sooty wrote: Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:38 am I too learned that guitars and power tools do not mix. Was getting the old finish off my Chibson when I discovered that while the guitar does appear to have a maple cap, the flame top is but a veneer. Once wood has been turned into sawdust, it's difficult to put back where it was. Next time I strip the finish off a guitar I will be going the chemical route.

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Should of done a gold top !
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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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sizzlingbadger wrote: Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:25 am
mr_sooty wrote: Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:38 am I too learned that guitars and power tools do not mix. Was getting the old finish off my Chibson when I discovered that while the guitar does appear to have a maple cap, the flame top is but a veneer. Once wood has been turned into sawdust, it's difficult to put back where it was. Next time I strip the finish off a guitar I will be going the chemical route.

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Should of done a gold top !
Yeah, I did actually consider it. Not confident spraying a metallic colour successfully or getting the Gibson correct shade.

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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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tbh, it would have been accepted if it was a strat, probably. But that was a fucktonne of wear on a tele :D
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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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sizzlingbadger wrote: Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:36 am 20120419-123315.jpg
Didn’t you also rout it for humbuckers?

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sizzlingbadger wrote: Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:35 am
Bg wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:25 pm I had to buy an new belt sander today, reminded me of delicate modifications...
I'll never live that down eh :lol:
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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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Something for the "confessions" thread maybe?
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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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sizzlingbadger wrote: Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:36 am 20120419-123315.jpg
I reckon that looks ok, I’d totally put an arm contour on a Tele if I ever end up with one.

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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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I did put a humbucker in the bridge too, but I can't find the photos.
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Re: NGD - Telecaster US Original 60's

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sizzlingbadger wrote: Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:16 am I did put a humbucker in the bridge too, but I can't find the photos.
I hope you used a blunt chisel.
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