erikbojerik Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 On another note, why did Myka put a microphone in a guitar? I mean, why there? ← So you can sing into the horn Actually, one of the best-response places to put a piezo is in the headstock. Looks like it's coming along great Godin! Best of luck with the tiger eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 (edited) Well I diddn't get to do any work yester day because I was at a concert (really cool ) but today I drilled all the holes for the hardware and test fitted all the hardware. With everything in it, it weighs about 4.3 pounds and balances perfectly. I also sanded, wetted the grain, and sanded again. So first thing tomorow morning I start staining it. How long should I wait after I stain it to start shooting clear? I've heard 24 hours is best but a couple of hours will do. Any thoughts on that? I've never done any staining before as all my previous projects were natural wood. BTW this guitar feels really good to play. It feels great sitting and standing and is nice and light. I can't wait to string er up and play it I was worried about it not balancing correctly because the body is so light but it balances just fine. I'll post pics after I stain and again after I shoot a few clear coats. Edited October 13, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaga_Mike Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hey Godin, I've been following this thread closely, I really like this guitar. Could you clear up the "neck through" part of your guitar for me? Your first post sounds like you were going to make a standard neck through with wings. The pictures and the posts after that make it sound like you have routed a channel on the back of a solid body and glued in the neck. Did you: a) Make a neck through with wings and glue on a quilted maple cap. If so, how thick is your cap. I guess 1/4" is probably the standard. or Make a solid body and then route out a channel in the back to accept the neck. If so, did you have to route the top of the neck wood to make sure that the fretboard was high enough above the top? Keep up the good work, and keep the pictures rolling in! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 (edited) Make a solid body and then route out a channel in the back to accept the neck. If so, did you have to route the top of the neck wood to make sure that the fretboard was high enough above the top? Yes I did that. I routed so that there is only 1/8" or so of maple left on top of the neck. Yes I had to rout the top of the neck so the fingerboard is high enough off the top. I already did all the hardware fitting and the string path is correct and I can adjust the action just fine where everything is. I have started the staining prcess. Man it's hard on the arms to sand back the black on a whole guitar Edited October 13, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 (edited) Sweeeeeeeet (thats with no clear on) Man I love the way this peice os book matched. It's like perfectly identical and the quilt linees meet up perfectly in the center. Purdy nice color eh? Now THATS what I think a tiger eye should look like I will start putting on clear today. I'm hoping to get it done by the 25th. PS, sorry for the back to back post but I thought this was a big enough update to post again. Edited October 17, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Freakin' SWEET! That was done with what, amber and medium brown stains? Looking very, very nice dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 (edited) I rubbed in black than sanded back. Than I rubbed in very dark mahogany (basicly a dark brown) than I sanded back. Than I went with amber, very light red, than amber again and thats all there is to it. Edited October 17, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer7440 Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Damn Godin, that is soooo nice. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Looks great! What type of dye do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabbefusk Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 That looks like something I would definately play! The finish is very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 (edited) I used stewmac colortone dyes dissolved in water. I just put on my third heavy coat of laquor and it's looking AWESOME Need...more...smilies Edited October 17, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
araz Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 (edited) I just put on my third heavy coat of laquor and it's looking AWESOME ← Grab that camera and take a picture Araz Edited October 17, 2005 by araz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 (edited) Yes Sir!! You can see the color came right back into the stain after the first few coats of clear. I usually put on my first 3 coats or so REALLY heavy to seal the grain and so I can sand that and make a perfectly flat surface for the top coats to adhere to. I'll probably do two or three more heavy coats than let it dry and sand it flat tomorrow. Than a couple of cans later with real thin coats and it will be looking sweet. mmm gotta love that orange peel This ones going to be a butt to sand out but it's soooo gonna be worth it. Thats not really what it looks like in real life. I will try to get some real good pics showing off the real color of it. This is the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen in real life (Not in a photo and not on the web) Most deffinitly my favrite color ever! I will be doing again sometime Edited October 17, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Great color. Most of the discolorations that were on the wood are unnoticable now. You're using spray cans for that? It seems like you could avoid getting so much orange peel. You should seriously consider buying a compressor and spray gun; it's well worth it. I doubt I get a tenth of that much orange peel. peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 (edited) If I had the money I would buy one in a heartbeat. I'm trying to sell my Godin and takamine right now to finance my hobby so I can get some more stuff. Gun and compressor are first on my list. It takes a good four hours of sanding but eventually I can get it all out. Here is the last Wenge one reflecting my walls so you can't see very well but you get the picture... My mom says I have to finish the 4 guitars I'm working on now before she will buy me more wood Guess I'd better get cracking! Edited October 17, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american_jesus Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 that is beautiful godin...absolutely beautiful. can't wait to see that thing done, all sanded and shiny and nice...beautiful dye job, and a great looking body as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 wow.. that guitar turned out great.. Good job bro.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 man that stain job is GREAT!!! gotta love tiger eye... one of my favorite stain color. That wood's bookmatch is so sick!!! I never saw one that goes perfect through all the body. btw, how deep are your pickup routes, they don't seem too deep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Dang!! Thats one nice looking top. Great job! Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 The pickup rout is 5/8" deep. It just fits a seymour duncan full shred (much skinner than other humbuckers) with just under 1/4" protruding above the top. I could have gone deeper but I calculated where I would wan't the pickup in relation to the strings and routed -just- deep enough to accomadate it. Luckally all my measurments were dead on and everyting lines up perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren wilson Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Wow... that's really stunning! That's got to be one of the deepest, widest quilts i've ever seen, and your staining really enhanced it. It's a little too orange to be called a "tiger eye", which is more of a golden amber/brown, but it's definitely a tiger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Nice job Godin. That's exceptionally beautiful. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 (edited) Well I'm finally done. (well almost anyways...) pic 1 pic 2 Not to bad for cans I think I'm finally getting the hang of this finish thing It's still far from perfect, but I'm starting to get there. The 3D effect of this Quilt is amazing. You move it diffrent ways and it just comes to life I need to get a video insted of a still to show off this quilt Edited October 20, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzocchi705 Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 SHECKSHEAY! that is gorgeous, i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 (edited) SHECKSHEAY! ← lol Not quite sure what that means But I'm sure it's good Edited October 20, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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