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Cheers man.. I appreciate the comment.. Its nice to know people are still watching
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Actually, your walnut photos have inspired me to dig out a walnut topped, korina, LP body that I put away a good few months ago when I decided I really disliked the (Wudtone - pay) finish that I'd done on it.
It's now at the half-re-rubbed-down stage, getting rid of the original finish, with the intention of oiling it.
Single piece English walnut top - it'll be worth the effort.
Thank you.. Cant ask for more than that.. Ive nearly always had a creative job and the one thing you hope all of that work and effort will do ( was computer games for many years) is help provide enjoyment and maybe if you are lucky some inspiration... And really all of this is my small way of contributing and hopefully giving back to the things that inspired me.
And that build sounds cool.. I look forward to seeing the thread
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Just a quickie today.
Got the wiring done on both builds and did the last few bits on the second walnut build but didn't take many pics..
Just of the wiring... I thought it best to leave the oil to dry for as long as possible before I buff and put it all together even thought that's just one more night I think it better
So heres the wiring.. I always use a template like this which I get off the actual hole positions on the body (since I don't use templates for that (I probably should start, it would make some things easier for me).. That way I get it exactly right.
https://i.imgur.com/xQiHQHJ.jpg
I always use a mini alligator clip as a heat sink to try and avoid damaging the cap with the heat from the iron.
https://i.imgur.com/rpNbIB4.jpg
And all done
https://i.imgur.com/uvslZfh.jpg
So tomorrow I guess is assembly day Then Friday I am showing it off at the Amplify show :S
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Yeah ive done a few now.. Im not sure fun is the word .. More like extreme tiredness fuelled by adrenalin from the nervousness/excitement... Something like that but its fine, it needs to be done, hopefully it will be worth the effort. Its a three day show.
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So.. I did the fret work (must be one of the most boring parts)
https://i.imgur.com/lPVIOTJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ngBJwGa.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JaAmSF9.jpg
And did the shielding
https://i.imgur.com/RknDwvg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/hOPbZJG.jpg
Weighed it too.. A very respectable 8lbs...
https://i.imgur.com/Rz30oaq.jpg
And heres a bunch of shots of the finished article
https://i.imgur.com/uEMwEgz.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tAj1XPk.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/3yyY3ZG.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/dTG7XYj.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/loUOu0p.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xRIxsr7.jpg
Some nice action going on there too
https://i.imgur.com/vAfgHlH.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nECyHn3.jpg
So there we go.. All done in time for the show.. JUST, I will obviously keep an eye on the neck since its only just got its strings on.. But I had a quick play.. All is working and its playing great.
https://i.imgur.com/6hz613I.jpg
When I get back to normal work next week I will finish the second Walnut guitar.. And it will mean ive done two in just over a month which isn't too bad.. And the only reason I wanted to put that to the test was because ive never really done it to a time scale before.. Usually I just go at it nice and easy. So its just good to know what I can do when I want or if (hopefully) I ever need to
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Thank you
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Well I did the show (still one more day left tomorrow) and thought it might be fun to add this to the thread..
My stand for anyone interested
https://i.imgur.com/AEQsrfE.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DH9Cqzq.jpg
This build got a LOAD of interest.... Got a quick clip of someone playing it.
And loads of people tried it.. This is just a small fraction.
https://i.imgur.com/FI0yRUV.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/EZpDzgG.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7x5lKZ0.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/hdLfI5A.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JdPPoG4.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fbfekla.jpg
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Cheers guys .. I appreciate that
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