Sambo Posted June 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Ummmm.... sunburst... now that's an idea. Just popped to get some sandpaper. bloody DIY shops. (i live in the middle of nowhere) only have down to 150 grit. bloody useless. Nevermind. I woke up and had a look at it this morning, and it is growing on me. But i did want to have a matching headstock.... Veneer me thinks or i might just leave it maple. i dunno. got the weekend of work, so will be sanding it down then. I really want a hard wearing lacquer finish if i can. But, i need something in spray cans! This may be a stupid question, but i have some acrylic lacquer for the paint i was gonna paint it with... can that be used? Or do i need something more *specialist*? Oooh, and i read somewhere that if you use UV protection the padauk keeps its colour? Where from and how?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 If you can get a veneer, and you decide to stay natural, go for it. It might be an extra hassle and expense to get your hands on it, but making a closer match between the body and headstock might make or break the final execution! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted July 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Bit of an update here. Guitar is all put together and plays and sounds like a beauty Just waiting on a few parts from mouser (switching jacks and a switch to match the 4pdt jobby). Looks good. Decided to stay natural and oil and wax the body. Just needs a few more coats of wax (local stuff from down the road ) which i know i should have done and finished before putting the guitar together, but i couldn't resist!! Pics to follow when i get chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Sweet!! I can't wait to see it, I bet it will be great. Are you happy with it so far? I hope so. Well get those pics up when you get a chance! Later! Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Fruit Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Sorry to bump this from the dead, but any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 (edited) Sorry for the wait. camera on blink. This is taken with a mates shitty camera, so i appologise. And yes, that is a hole on the upper horn, no switch as yet! oops. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/s_j_b...tt/PA100044.jpg Cheers EDIT, Photo Too Large Edited October 11, 2005 by Scott Rosenberger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Nice guitar.......could have done with smaller pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Sorry, didnt realise it was that big til i posted it... My bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Fruit Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Wow, worth the wait. That is tasty! Fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 This is an official post from the NGMAA (National Guitar Manufacturer's Association of America). That guitar is too nice for industry standards, and is thus a hazard to itself and others. Please package it (carefully!) and PM me for details for shipping it to me for proper disposal. Time is of the essence!! ( ) In all seriousness, though, that is an inspiring creation. I just might have to make myself a padauk bass now. Hmm... padauk wings, padauk laminate neckthrough with maple accents, pau ferro fb, Bartolini Jazz pickups, gold hardware... we might have something here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLOAD Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 very nice, very nice indeed, what did u use to finish it?? also, is there going to be a switch in the hole in the upper arm?? GREAT WORK MATE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyunsu Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Wow.. great body... wonderfull... worm and powerfull sound will make..? good.. i like worm & power sound.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Nice guitar man, cheers!!! Gian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Did you have any problems fitting the tuners? I've heard on other forums that the Warmoth EBMM headstocks are sometimes drilled a little tight for most tuners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted October 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Sounds brilliant. needs a bit of a nut dress cous i have it tuned to C, But otherwise its very good. Its finished with danish oil and beeswax. The tuners fitted fine! There will be a switch, i just gotta order a matching one from mouser when i get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 That turned out beautiful. Very nicely done. GBT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 very nice!!!! This has to one of the coolest designs out there... at least for high fret access Only comment I have... You should have made the bevels crisper, like... not round at all... Very nice project man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackZ Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 oh yeah, this one looks like my dining table, whatever. great work, though I would prefer some colored finish. second output jack looks weird somehow, but ok, who cares... cant wait to see it completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabbefusk Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 How do you like that armrest? I've read that they're supposed to be very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 The second jack looks weird cous there isnt a jack in it at the mo. Again! gotta get a bit of stuff from mouser, but havent had chance yet. The armrest is nice! especially as i wear my guitars very high, makes it nice and easy to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feylya Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 That is rather gorgeous. I'd love a 7 string with the piezo's but I don't know if there's anywhere that sells 7 string piezo Wilkinsons. Must see about buying an OLP JP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I think GraphTech will sell you 7 string sets of wilkinson piezo saddles, but I've never actually seen a 7 string Wilkinson trem for sale, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feylya Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hmm, that should be enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Graphtech sell the saddles for 7 string guitars with a strat style bridge. But interestingly they fit in Hipshot 7 string Tremolos (just a question, why are the hiphot 7 string trems more than twice the price of the 6 string?!) I've already looked well into this, as one of my two new guitars is going to be a seven string, and i'm hooked on the piezo! Oh just another bit of advice, don't bother getting the internal preamps. You have to fumble around with batteries and put one in each guitar. buy an external one and run it with a stereo cable. Sounds better, and more importantly is cheaper! I have a behringer ADI21 as a stopgap before getting a nice LR baggs one, and it sounds amazing through a PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 +1. I have a Fishman Model G on my pedal board powered by my OneSpot. No batteries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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