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My first guitar build, using a slab of mahogany and sourcing the neck and other parts from the cheapest squier i could buy (bullet Mustang)
I'm using only a few tools (saw, chisel, drill and lots of sanding paper), but I managed to get a good connection of the neck to the body.
The pickguard is still a carton template, and i want to add a nice wooden knob.
Still need to do a lot of sanding the body and then a finish with tru oil.
So much fun...
It's a quirky fun little design I think.
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12-02-2021 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Geert
Originally Posted by Geert
Originally Posted by Geert
I've never used TruOil but I did a couple with tung oil. Mine came out kinda half-baked . . . the successful TruOil jobs I see online all say that it took a zillion coats. In contrast, if you pore-fill before finishing you can get a nice looking shellac finish quicker than that.
Eager to see what you brew up!Last edited by Sam Sherry; 12-02-2021 at 05:04 PM.
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Rumor has it that a tone control is a helpful addition to a Tele-style neck pickup.
Thanks! Yes I guess a tone knob could be added, but I like to keep the design void of electronics as much as I can
Irarely use it on my tele when I’m playing anyway since I’m usually right next to my amp
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Now that's gonna be a looker for sure!
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It looks very original.
Too bad it's not a chambered body.
Great work!
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Originally Posted by TOMMO
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Originally Posted by kris
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Originally Posted by Geert
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Very cool! Congratulations, and play it in good health!
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I like it!
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Originally Posted by Grez
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Originally Posted by citizenk74
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I'm picking up an early 20th century abstract painting vibe. A little Picasso. A little Braque. I dig!
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that’s great yeah
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Originally Posted by ccroft
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What a happy design! I have all sorts of pleasant thoughts about it, but will make one small editorial suggestion regarding your pickguard design, as follows:
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Originally Posted by Hammertone
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Not a suggestion or recommendation, but I was reminded of this particular treatment of Godin's classic body shape:
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Originally Posted by Hammertone
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super happy with the Tru oil! Only 3th layer..stay tuned! ?
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The guitar is finished..
Here's a small soundsample to prove it's a working instrument
Since this is a present for my daughter, I'm allready thinking of a next one...Last edited by Geert; 12-17-2021 at 07:58 AM.
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Originally Posted by Geert
I’ve been telling my wife for years that I’m going to build a guitar - you’ve pushed me to the edge. Nice work!
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
and go for it man! It’s one of the most satisfieing things I ever made.
and how romantic is getting a handmade instrument made by your man! ?
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Nicely done! May your daughter get much enjoyment from this very special gift!
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Brilliant, well done Geert. A tasteful and unique design.
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