some construction pics of 22
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Re: some construction pics of 22
Just noticed the binding on the neck too - WOW - you must have to be very precise to achieve that result.
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Re: some construction pics of 22
Good to know. I was thinking of getting some from the guy from the Waikato somewhere who sells veneers on trademe and staining them, but not sure how that would look once sanded on the edge.Lawrence wrote:The veneers come from Luthier Mercantile International> They have lots of good stuff...but the freight can be a killer!Lostininverness wrote:Looking good Lawrence. Where did you get your dyed veneer? I was going to do the same on a 3 piece neck as well! You binding on the board looks great - nice mitred joints. Real bastard about the headstock - but like Jay suggests is there the ability to steam the top piece off and reapply a new one and a backstrap?
Looking forward to seeing some more pics as you progress!
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Re: some construction pics of 22
more fretboard goodness...this is gluing in the dot markers - little black ones.
(Hey Ash -if you are watching - this is the 24" purpleheat board you slotted for me)
yeah I know I should slot my own - but its so damn cheap to buy pre slotted boards ....
In the cackground is a bit of a look at the top....
just before gluing the fretboard... and a shot of the bridge. Grainger Guitar Parts...this thing is a work of art. Solid bell Brass, beautifully made and coated.
(Hey Ash -if you are watching - this is the 24" purpleheat board you slotted for me)
yeah I know I should slot my own - but its so damn cheap to buy pre slotted boards ....
In the cackground is a bit of a look at the top....
just before gluing the fretboard... and a shot of the bridge. Grainger Guitar Parts...this thing is a work of art. Solid bell Brass, beautifully made and coated.
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Re: some construction pics of 22
Could you do something like this (but in reverse for you I guess) to reroute the strings just past the nut, before they get to the pegs, to straighten the pull?Lawrence wrote:now this is where the story gets interesting....and quite dad.
So this was the headstock design at the design stage. and here are some production shots Sadly it all went astray.
Some how in between the design and the build I moved the Tuners - due to the screw position being slightly different....and it now has seriously incorrect string spacing. I only discovered this when I first strung it this week. Once I finish it - which is held up on some knobs arriving....you will see the result. To get around it Ive currently got the E and A string winding backwards...and actually only peeps like yo would notice anyway...
This is what happens when everything is a prototype and you cant always get the same hardware!
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Re: some construction pics of 22
Nice F holes, look a bit like the Yamaha ones.
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Re: some construction pics of 22
and some pre final shaping/sanding shots
The necks not glued in yet...or carved.
The necks not glued in yet...or carved.
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Re: some construction pics of 22
Sexual.
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Re: some construction pics of 22
Your shapes are so unique Lawrence, it always takes me a wee while to adjust to them since the design language of guitar is quite limited or maybe I am.
That shape and design is original but instantly resonates, cool!
That shape and design is original but instantly resonates, cool!
Tin arse!!
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thank you sir!Terexgeek wrote:Your shapes are so unique Lawrence, it always takes me a wee while to adjust to them since the design language of guitar is quite limited or maybe I am.
That shape and design is original but instantly resonates, cool!
I do try to be original...but I do confess this shape is "inspired by" a rather interesting guitar from the 70's...This gat is smaller all round and Ive tweaked a bit . Challenge everybody to identify the inspiration.
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Re: some construction pics of 22
and heres a bonus for ya'll....the wiring schematic...6 way Freeway switch.
Obviously I didn't use fender style Pickups - I used 2 mini P90s and a miniHumbucker....
Still: 6 distinct tones from 1 toggle switch.
Obviously I didn't use fender style Pickups - I used 2 mini P90s and a miniHumbucker....
Still: 6 distinct tones from 1 toggle switch.
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Re: some construction pics of 22
Interested to know what's happening with the pickup rings?
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Re: some construction pics of 22
That reminds me of some ibanez from 70s. Can't remember the model though...
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Re: some construction pics of 22
Nice work indeed. Did you carve the top's inside as well?
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