Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

[TRex]

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Their sealed with sanding sealer so its not really any diffrent to doing it on a wood that's been sealed.

Oh ok, cool

Thanks

[rgand]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

Thanks. Bare body weight is 5 pounds 2 ounces

Thanks. I was curious since mahogany seems to be a little heavier in some cases. Been musing on mahogany for my next build. That would help counter neck dive on some bodies with a baritone neck.

Kramersteen, I really find that carved top one you're restoring a fascinating design. How does that cut away portion at the heel of the neck feel? Would that give better access to the higher frets?

[Progbusters]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

Please post a link if you start a separate thread on this. I'm also interested in how it goes.

thanks. here is thread in tips forum https://forum.seymourduncan.com/show...-sound-samples

[rgand]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

thanks. here is thread in tips forum https://forum.seymourduncan.com/show...-sound-samples

Thanks for the link. That sounds really good. Nice job.

[ChAoZ]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

I made a Tele body, PNG Rosewood with an Ash top

[rgand]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

That PNG rosewood has an interesting grain to it. It's going to be a nice-looking body with the ash top. Nice job on it.

[YeRedHouseOverYonder]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

How thick is the ash top? Rosewood makes for a great neck material. Pairs well with Ebony. I'd be curious about rosewood with pau ferro. When I get some space, I'm going to dip my toes into building.


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[ChAoZ]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

How thick is the ash top? Rosewood makes for a great neck material. Pairs well with Ebony. I'd be curious about rosewood with pau ferro. When I get some space, I'm going to dip my toes into building.

The Ash top is 6mm thick, I'm not sure how close to any other Rosewood the PNG is but it smells nice when ya cut it,darkens up with a little oil on it, I'm just making the body to this stage and someone else is going to finish it



Get some space - Get building!!!

[kramersteen]

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Had this laser cut based off my cad drawings but unfortunately i wanted black and got clear. A black one is on the way but either way i'm not to happy with the way it looks. I will be dealing with how it looks and i'm sure once all the hardware is on it will work ok.

Some rough mockups. this still has the backing paper on


Some black sharpie just so i could see how black would look

[treyhaislip]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

Had this laser cut based off my cad drawings but unfortunately i wanted black and got clear. A black one is on the way but either way i'm not to happy with the way it looks. I will be dealing with how it looks and i'm sure once all the hardware is on it will work ok.

Some rough mockups. this still has the backing paper on


Some black sharpie just so i could see how black would look

I think it looks much better black

[rgand]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

I think it looks much better black

I agree.

[saladin]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

Here's my latest Strat build. I actually finished it in April but since I've got a collection of pickups and pickguards,
I've been playing musical chairs finding the right combination. Now it's done.






I used an Allparts SMNF-FAT neck that I Tru-oiled, with "Kluson" style tuners that someone forgot to put in the top loading bit...lol.
Matched up perfectly with an light ash body from Rock Audio Guitar Parts, highly recommended and a very good price!
I used a Wilkinson trem with a full sized steel block...excellent!

I now understand why Tele players love the ash body/maple neck combo...very snappy and mid-rangy response.

For pickups, the bridge is a Duncan TB-59, a SSL-5 (non RW/RP) in the middle, and my a Zhangbucker Hot Vintage (A5-A3)(7.6k) for the neck slot.
I originally set it up as a SSS Strat with the SSL-5 in the bridge but I really can't kid myself, I need a true humbucker in the bridge.

I have no problems volume wise with these pickups, the SSL-5 matches wonderfully with the 59, even seems like they were meant to be together.
The Zhangbucker bridge pickup in the neck gives a wonderful jazzy flavor due to the A3 mags in the treble side.

I'll be keeping this guitar for a long time. I'm planning my next build already and it's gonna be a Tele!!!

[BartOfDarkness]

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The DKMGT body just arrived! It's looking pretty sexy if I say so myself, but I can't install the neck yet, because the neck joint on the DKMGT used smaller screws. I'm going to have the Kahler installed by a pro, so I'll have them do the work on the neck joint too. Speaking of the Kahler, it arrived, but my mailbox isn't opening, so it's trapped... It's coming together a lot faster than I thought it would.

Sorry in advance for crappy iPad photos.

[kramersteen]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

I think it looks much better black

Thanks bro. I think I'm loosing my drive and desire for this stuff.

[treyhaislip]

Re: Who's working on a build right now? Let's see your stuff!

Thanks bro. I think I'm loosing my drive and desire for this stuff.

Most welcome dude!

Nah bro, its just because the seasons are changing

Put the tools away for a bit, take the kids out for a hike or something and then you'll get the itch back.