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by Bg Tue Mar 03, 2020 2:43 pm
SimpleSi wrote: Bg wrote: thinking about it, take it off the top, the plate end then take a couple of mil off the screws if needed
How close to the bottom of the cavity should the block even be... Right now it's flush/slightly out
I don't think it moves that much, 3mm would do it? Else be Eric Johnson and leave the cover off
his CS doesn't even have screwholes IIRC
Full floating 2 point Wilkinson I have on this one I'm currently holding, you'd get away with 1mm. Not much needed at all.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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by Bg Tue Mar 03, 2020 2:45 pm
Oh and that fretboard is sex!!!! I'm a big fan of linseed oil, good enough for cricket bats and furniture makers
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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by Spykerwolf Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:27 pm
Beautiful guitar man! What's your instagram handle?
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by SimpleSi Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:32 pm
Spykerwolf wrote: Beautiful guitar man! What's your instagram handle?
@simonperssonmusic
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Guitars:
Duesenberg Julia ,
DIY Duesenberg Walnut Caribou ,
DIY Custom Strat ,
Duesenberg Tom Bukovac Session man Starplayer TV ,
PRS SE Silver Sky, Maton ECW80C Acoustic ,
Duesenberg Paloma
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by Lostininverness Tue Mar 03, 2020 6:26 pm
jvpp wrote: Love that neck! I 'milled' some puriri a few years ago and should put it to use.
If you have some you want to sell, I'd be keen. I've looked off and on for ages trying to find some for fret boards.
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by SimpleSi Tue Mar 03, 2020 7:18 pm
Lostininverness wrote: Guitar looks great Simon!! Look like you've learned from each build then?
Definitely.
Also Trevor Binford is an amazing teacher and friend.
I did a bunch of the neck carve, then he laughed and was like.. cool did you want it done properly now..
Then did that current carve..
It's a chunky neck. I love it
Instagram: @simonperssonmusic
www.Simonperssonmusic.com
Guitars:
Duesenberg Julia ,
DIY Duesenberg Walnut Caribou ,
DIY Custom Strat ,
Duesenberg Tom Bukovac Session man Starplayer TV ,
PRS SE Silver Sky, Maton ECW80C Acoustic ,
Duesenberg Paloma
Lostininverness
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by Lostininverness Tue Mar 03, 2020 7:48 pm
SimpleSi wrote: Lostininverness wrote: Guitar looks great Simon!! Look like you've learned from each build then?
Definitely.
Also Trevor Binford is an amazing teacher and friend.
I did a bunch of the neck carve, then he laughed and was like.. cool did you want it done properly now..
Then did that current carve..
It's a chunky neck. I love it
The neck carve must be the hardest bit - got to get it to feel right!
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by Bg Tue Mar 03, 2020 7:52 pm
Lostininverness wrote: SimpleSi wrote: Lostininverness wrote: Guitar looks great Simon!! Look like you've learned from each build then?
Definitely.
Also Trevor Binford is an amazing teacher and friend.
I did a bunch of the neck carve, then he laughed and was like.. cool did you want it done properly now..
Then did that current carve..
It's a chunky neck. I love it
The neck carve must be the hardest bit - got to get it to feel right!
Just don't take it to far, you can always take more off. Hard to add it back on!
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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by AiRdAd Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:12 pm
Hey si, different manufacturers have different sized blocks. I ran into trouble with a body I got from Adrian. I used a Wilkinson one, which managed to just fit in.
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by Lostininverness Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:29 pm
Bg wrote: Lostininverness wrote: SimpleSi wrote:
Definitely.
The neck carve must be the hardest bit - got to get it to feel right!
Just don't take it to far, you can always take more off. Hard to add it back on!
Not speaking from experience are you???
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by Bg Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:57 pm
Lostininverness wrote: Bg wrote: Lostininverness wrote:
The neck carve must be the hardest bit - got to get it to feel right!
Just don't take it to far, you can always take more off. Hard to add it back on!
Not speaking from experience are you???
*cough* maybe....
Its easy to get carried away with the big raspy thing in your hand
fnarr fnarr
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
Lostininverness
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by Lostininverness Wed Mar 04, 2020 6:48 pm
Bg wrote: Lostininverness wrote: Bg wrote:
Just don't take it to far, you can always take more off. Hard to add it back on!
Not speaking from experience are you???
*cough* maybe....
Its easy to get carried away with the big raspy thing in your hand
fnarr fnarr
yeah, you gotta watch rubbing it too much with sand paper as well - big scratches in your wood will bring tears to your eyes.
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by jeremyb Wed Mar 04, 2020 6:57 pm
Lostininverness wrote: Bg wrote: Lostininverness wrote:
Not speaking from experience are you???
*cough* maybe....
Its easy to get carried away with the big raspy thing in your hand
fnarr fnarr
yeah, you gotta watch rubbing it too much with sand paper as well - big scratches in your wood will bring tears to your eyes.
Ummmmmmmm....
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That's the problem; everything rewarding is just such hard work. Regret takes much less effort.
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by SimpleSi Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:33 pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-J9VCnXHu/
Did primer coats today.
Plan is to give it a 600 grit sand tomorrow, THEN do the "DNA black base coat"
question for you guys
dry or wet sand this primer coat?
My brain thinks WET because it will make a "paste" from the sanding gunk and help smooth it out.
Instagram: @simonperssonmusic
www.Simonperssonmusic.com
Guitars:
Duesenberg Julia ,
DIY Duesenberg Walnut Caribou ,
DIY Custom Strat ,
Duesenberg Tom Bukovac Session man Starplayer TV ,
PRS SE Silver Sky, Maton ECW80C Acoustic ,
Duesenberg Paloma
his CS doesn't even have screwholes IIRC
