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AGP #165 - ''Ruggedized''

Posted by AGP # on March 12, 2015 at 10:09pm
AGP #165 - “Ruggedized”(3 String Baritone CBG)Scale: 736.6mm / 29 inchesStrings : .0.42NW / .030NW / .020PSTuning: DADBought this well made and finished trinket box from a local Charity Shop for $9.50, although there was nothing wrong with it, I decided, (to use a description posted by Gary Sheldon on previous build of mine) to "Ruggedize" it (hence the name), this was done by Sanding-Scorching-Staining & Sealing.The neck is Meranti the Bridge is an ebony Piano Key, the Pickup is a cheap ebay Alnico V.
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  • AGP # March 14, 2015 at 4:09pm

    Thanks Dave, the original box did look a bit 'Sterile'

  • Dave Lynas March 13, 2015 at 6:05pm

    Beautiful AGP. Love the dark old look you achieved.

  • AGP # March 13, 2015 at 5:35pm

    Thanks 'UJ' still got 3 chrome lefties to go, being a renowned "Scrooge" from memory I think they were too cheap to pass up on Ebay.

    Thanks 'Bluesheart', yes "Well Done" but still a little bit "Rare" in the middle.

  • Bluesheart March 13, 2015 at 5:16pm

    Very nice or should I say"Well Done"?!

  • Uncle John March 13, 2015 at 8:32am

    Rich look to it.  Making good use of those wrong side machine heads too.   Ah, piano key bridge.   Rich.  

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