Lodir Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 +1 4 2 2 (1 more for 2 too) hehe. i love the sanded lamination on the headstock. beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 defnintely2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Glad everybody went for no.2. that was the original idea. quick beginner question : Should i router the neck and pickup cavities before or after i cut out the shape of the guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) finally got to shape the body. still a lot of sanding that needs to be done though. Edited August 12, 2008 by blinkknot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 That horn would seriously impede my playing above the 12th fret - not an issue for you? Otherwise, pretty cool guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 i finally realised what that headstock veneer technique reminded me of. mostly because of the curve of the veneer near the nut but the shape isnt too far removed either - i use a similar shape i borrowed from my teisco bass! i think metalhead is right - that horn would be more practical if it left more room for access Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 i think metalhead is right - that horn would be more practical if it left more room for access I picked it up and i have a plan B (which i learned is a good thing to have when building a guitar) ... i really like it though and I hope that the right cut-away options will minimize restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Made the pickup cavities and rounded the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan316 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Now.... can you match the exposed-veneer-line technique you have on the headstock, with the bottom horn? Realyl round over and sculpt back the edge to get the white line of the body wood to show when looking flat at the body? That would seriously tie the whole design together. MAN this is getting better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm99 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Now.... can you match the exposed-veneer-line technique you have on the headstock, with the bottom horn? Realyl round over and sculpt back the edge to get the white line of the body wood to show when looking flat at the body? That would seriously tie the whole design together. Looks like he did that already. blinkknot, this is a really great build. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Now.... can you match the exposed-veneer-line technique you have on the headstock, with the bottom horn? Realyl round over and sculpt back the edge to get the white line of the body wood to show when looking flat at the body? That would seriously tie the whole design together. MAN this is getting better and better. thats what i have in mind, my arm just gets a bit numb after 3 or so hours of sanding... hopefully this weekend ill be able to get alder to show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan316 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 If you have some denatured alcohol, swab the wood when you take your next photos. Let that wood color pop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 thats what i have in mind, my arm just gets a bit numb after 3 or so hours of sanding... hopefully this weekend ill be able to get alder to show. For serious body carving, get a rasp or a spokeshave. It'll take you a few minutes to rough out a carve. About fret access... I would leave that lower horn alone. You can always build another guitar with a perfect cutaway and 24 frets if that's what you need. This design is so good aesthetically, I would let that impracticality slip. This isn't the last guitar that will be built in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I didn't really like the look of this build at first but i have to say its looking great now! =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Made the cavity at the back over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Looking good. What type of bridge is that? I like the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Looking good. What type of bridge is that? I like the look of it. its the Hipshot Baby Grand bridge. http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=...etail&p=194 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Nice. Maybe a bit pricey for what it is, but looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Dude... That control cavity is HUGE! Sorry if I missed it, but are you using active pups? That would explain the massive cavity - battery space. Otherwise, what's the deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Dude... That control cavity is HUGE! Sorry if I missed it, but are you using active pups? That would explain the massive cavity - battery space. Otherwise, what's the deal? Spot on. EMG 60 and 81. Another reason is that this is my first build and im planning on wiring it myself and i dont want to work in small cramped space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 i too like huge CCs. but one thing, to avoid cramped space for wiring, why not wire up your harness first, and then install it, then wire your pickups to it? that way all you have to wire while its in the cavity is the pickups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madawgony Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Really good work. The control layout works well with the shape. I am more of a traditional-style body design but yours really flows. It begs to be picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkknot Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) Hey Hey, the end is near... body finished and ready for the neck. http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/b...odyspray003.jpg http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/b...odyspray004.jpg http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/b...odyspray005.jpg Edited October 17, 2008 by blinkknot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 I saw the rough outline at the start of this thread and thought, what the &*#!, but viewing the finished product you turned my impression 180 and you are really bringing this project home. Great shape, lovely finish and the three knots in the walnut top look so beautifull and unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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