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38thBeatle

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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #60 on: February 28, 2013, 08:00:32 PM »
That does look fantastic -nice one.  Roo will love it.
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #61 on: February 28, 2013, 08:02:15 PM »
Quote from: juansolo on February 28, 2013, 07:34:54 PM
That's the same Tru-Oil I used. Not sure there's any other types of it. I used a massive amount. Not sure if I went overboard. I got a 8oz bottle and used 2/3 of it!

its a fair amount, i usually get 4 or 5 guitars per 8 oz bottle.   but tbh it doesnt keep brilliantly once opened so you have not really wasted anything by being a bit more generous whilst its fresh
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #62 on: February 28, 2013, 08:31:47 PM »
Quote from: 38thBeatle on February 28, 2013, 08:00:32 PM
That does look fantastic -nice one.  Roo will love it.

I suspect he'd have approved had I refinished it with fire...

Some more pics especially for Roo:





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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #63 on: March 01, 2013, 07:17:15 PM »
That looks absolutely fantastic. Quality workmanship turning a disaster into utter victory!
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #64 on: March 02, 2013, 09:59:22 AM »
I haven't been keeping up with this thread, that looks brilliant.

Looks-wise, I think I would choose ash over all the AAAA flame maple in the world, frankly.
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #65 on: March 02, 2013, 12:23:09 PM »
Me too Philly, I couldn't agree more!
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #66 on: March 02, 2013, 02:19:25 PM »
Looks great, very much a 'Boss' feel - miles better than the stock guitar.
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #67 on: March 02, 2013, 03:09:02 PM »
I've pretty much decided that I'm going to give this a go. I can see the grain pattern through the finish, it doesn't look too bad - just maybe not so many 'curvy' bits.

Don't hold your breath waiting for me though!
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #68 on: March 02, 2013, 05:07:52 PM »
Quote from: Ian Price on March 02, 2013, 03:09:02 PM
I've pretty much decided that I'm going to give this a go. I can see the grain pattern through the finish, it doesn't look too bad - just maybe not so many 'curvy' bits.

The only "problem" will be how well the grain patterns match at the joins between the different bits of ash.  They're quite nicely almost-hidden on John's Tele.
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #69 on: March 02, 2013, 06:18:45 PM »
Yeah, they've done a surprisingly good job of matching them up considering it's a 4 piece!
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #70 on: March 02, 2013, 06:31:39 PM »
It should be left handed though, it's even better on the back.
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #71 on: March 02, 2013, 06:48:31 PM »
Wow! Loving the pics, the strat/tele hybrid is also very cool. What top wood it that?
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #72 on: March 03, 2013, 08:32:52 AM »
Quote from: itamar101 on March 02, 2013, 06:48:31 PM
Wow! Loving the pics, the strat/tele hybrid is also very cool. What top wood it that?

English walnut (alder back).





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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #73 on: March 03, 2013, 11:58:56 AM »
I've started!

So far i've only done 4 coats with tru oil, but i'm already happy with it. Waiting for my drill bit buffing wheel to arrive this week, and the briwax.







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p.s i want that strat/tele hybrid! 8)
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Re: guitar build, finish advice needed
« Reply #74 on: March 03, 2013, 04:12:46 PM »
Looking good :D
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