Robbinst Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Beautiful work. I'm admiring the sharp edge of the faux binding. Could you explain how you got it so sharp? Is it because the sanding sealer stops the dye getting to the timber (so the trick is in how well you put the sanding sealer on)? Or from accurate masking when you placed the dye? Scraping back any dye leakage? Combination? Or maybe trade secret? Thanks in advance. and a nice clean edge. Hey Brian, I used 2 or three quick shots of sanding sealler on the faux binding, Then taped it off once it was dry. I found that the stain caused the tape to release in a few spots resulting in some color geting on the binding. Luckly the sealler worked perfectly and the color was simply sitting on top of it, it could actually just be wiped of while it was wet. Once eveything dried, a quick pass with 150grit on a small sanding block cleaned it all up really nicely. I would say tape off the binding to minimize clean up but for the most part the sealer is responsible for the clean edge. Another way to do this would be to dye then come in with the router afterward and cut the bevel. That is what I did with the headstock. As for the logo, I think I going to test out this inlace stuff ScottR had recomended to me for another build. Ill try it on a test piece first and hopefully I can just carve out the logo and fill it with this stuff. http://www.inlaceonline.com/text/products/kits.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Plate recess Sanded back just a bit to reveal the lightest lights, hopefully this will add even more depth to the figure once cleared My signiture Raven Frets and line fret markers and side markers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 That looks great man, that neck looks nice and thin too! very cool! I LOVE abalone inlays on maple. BTW your profile picture is creepy as hell lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelvock Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 That extra bit of sanding on the top really worked, look forward to seeing it cleared! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Excellent work. Coming along very nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Neck bucker wound to a 7.2 Maple covers with subtle figure Sanding the neck to its final shape 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi79 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Absolutely stunning work dude! I might have to use your faux binding tricks on my next build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 such a great build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onealguitars Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 i agree with bob /\ - an awesome build for sure. very well thought out. and great execution. inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Winding the Single coil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhattr88 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 now THAT is guitar building!!!!! i raise my glass to u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Neck glued in Adding some sealer Number 2 I emailed a place about white decals and they took to long to respond so I just painted it and I'm really happy with the white! The maple butterflies got some blue dust on them from sanding and I just couldn't get them as clean as when they were first filed so I decided to really make'em pop with white So close! http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/razor279/DSC00770.jpg[/img 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Sig came out great! Now you just have to see if you can paint it exactly the same every time. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Haha thanks! Im still looking into vinal decals though, I was goin cross eyed trying to get such thin lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onealguitars Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 if you do vinyl decals, request a sample of the Oracal vinyl. I worked in a sign shop once, working with lots of different vinyls, and it was by far the nicest. Rather thin, flexible, doesn't tear easily, easy to manipulate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Last few pics till shes all done guys! Fretwork All sealed and ready for clear coat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Gorgeous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Sorry to leave you guys hanging so long but shes finally done! I love the tones can I pull out of this thing even from a cheap Crate amp. It is light weight, comfortable to play, and the actions nice and low. Over all I'm very happy with the final product! I'll put up a demo video if I can get one in the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 great job man- I really enjoyed watching this come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Don't know what else to say. Your attention to detail and the sharpness of your execution are great. Also, I'm TOTALLY down with a purple guitar with butterflies. That inlay is awesome! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 VERY nice build! Classy and elegant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Favorite part for me is the inlay on the rear, very classy. Overall great looking guitar. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I was bored today so I decided to hack up a few songs with my playing. Its running through a 15 watt Crate amp and record it on an iphone so quality is not great. Distorted Clean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsolomon Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 This is by far one of the most amazing guitars I have ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinst Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 ^Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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