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Post by Leftee on Jan 3, 2020 11:43:14 GMT -5
Well... almost completed.
This is an all hog Thinline. StewMac Golden Age Pickups. The neck is hog with an Indian Rosewood board, GD6150 frets and boatneck profile.
Body front and back are stained red (duh) and the edges a blend of red/black/bordeaux. The neck (back) is also stained with the blend.
The guitar body is finished in clear gloss nitro - but left "rough" intentionally. Same with the face of the headstock. Kinda like a Gibson faded. The back of the neck was finished with Tung Oil.
As you can see, I have to string it up and also address the holes by the neck pickup. The pickup is mounted to the body.
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Post by Leftee on Jan 3, 2020 11:44:21 GMT -5
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Post by Leftee on Jan 3, 2020 12:43:14 GMT -5
Oh... 5lbs. 10oz.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 3, 2020 13:01:22 GMT -5
WHOOO!
That is beautiful. You *nailed* the Gibson cherry mahogany look. Nice work, brother.
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Post by Leftee on Jan 3, 2020 13:32:05 GMT -5
Thanks!
As you can see on the back of the horn, this was really a paint-grade body. I went for it any ways.
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Post by Tinkerer on Jan 3, 2020 13:44:00 GMT -5
That looks absolutely gorgeous - well done!!!!
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Post by Leftee on Jan 3, 2020 13:57:31 GMT -5
Hey! Glad to see you made it.
Thanks!
I'm looking forward to your 2020 creations.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 3, 2020 14:14:32 GMT -5
"this was really a paint-grade body. I went for it anyways."
A true craftsman never allows facts to get in the way of inspiration.
Those little boogers in the wood grain are a bonus! They add beauty and character to a piece.
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Post by NoSoapRadio on Jan 3, 2020 14:18:15 GMT -5
That's a beauty Leftee -- almost makes me want to switch sides.
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Post by Leftee on Jan 3, 2020 14:21:44 GMT -5
Thanks!
I thought you did switch sides.
Oh wait...
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Post by NoSoapRadio on Jan 3, 2020 14:48:52 GMT -5
^^ NTTAWWT
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Post by mtracy on Jan 3, 2020 14:56:32 GMT -5
Looking good Leftee.
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Post by hushnel on Jan 3, 2020 20:56:53 GMT -5
Wow, that turned out very nice.
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Post by Kwall on Jan 3, 2020 21:50:25 GMT -5
Simply gorgeous Leftee...a Thinline Tele is on my bucket list too....(to own, not necessarily build).
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Post by Leftee on Jan 3, 2020 21:53:53 GMT -5
This one is going up for sale. I have another body ordered.
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Cassie Play
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Post by Cassie Play on Jan 4, 2020 4:58:27 GMT -5
Damn that's gorgeous!
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Jan 4, 2020 7:43:19 GMT -5
That is beautiful. I have been really tempted to try out Padouk or Bloodwood on a project for a long time. Your coloring really reminds me of those exotics, especially on the neck. Great job.
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Post by BigBadJohn on Jan 4, 2020 8:35:06 GMT -5
Looks good!
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Post by Leftee on Jan 4, 2020 8:50:10 GMT -5
Thanks all!
Larry,
I have a padouk project in the queue. 😎
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Jan 4, 2020 10:40:43 GMT -5
Thanks all! Larry, I have a padouk project in the queue. 😎 I wish Warmoth offered padouk on their vintage/modern. You'll see it in the buy it now, but it's not an option in the "build". (Edited 3x cuz I'm an idjit) |
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 4, 2020 10:47:42 GMT -5
Call them and speak with customer service; they'll do it for you. They have options that are not shown on their site.
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Post by Leftee on Jan 4, 2020 12:54:12 GMT -5
The neck I have for this upcoming project is a Vortex 24 3/4” conversion neck.
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Post by LM on Jan 4, 2020 13:11:29 GMT -5
Nice! The gold hardware accents the mahogany look. I'll be interested in a report on how it sounds (ie, tele'ish or SHB).
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Post by Leftee on Jan 4, 2020 14:08:45 GMT -5
Thanks! I'm working with the intent of getting strings on it today.
I really have been trying to steer clear of gold hardware. But, when I settle on a color scheme such as this one, it just seems like I *have* to use gold.
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Post by LM on Jan 4, 2020 14:17:45 GMT -5
Yeah, the gold on my Epi LP is starting to fade, even though I wipe it down after each gig. I figure I'll just let it relic on its own.
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Post by woody on Jan 4, 2020 15:50:55 GMT -5
Nicely done.
How many builds have you completed to date?
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Post by Leftee on Jan 4, 2020 15:56:28 GMT -5
Greetings Woody!
I’m not sure.
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Post by woody on Jan 4, 2020 16:16:08 GMT -5
Back at ya, Leftee!
I picture a large room, walls awash in beautiful guitars. There is a group of people in the room, they look at the guitars, they are sad and they sigh. They don't know what to do. They feel helpless. They feel cursed. They are right-handed.
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Post by LM on Jan 4, 2020 16:33:44 GMT -5
Ha! That feeling is vaguely familiar.
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Post by Cal-Woody on Jan 4, 2020 20:57:47 GMT -5
That is absolutely gorgeous! So, does it come in a 'righty' model? Shame on all you 'leftist' always using the creative side of your brain!
That is just smoking hot!
Nice work, as usual...
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