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AGP #455 - ''Queenslander''

Posted by AGP # on January 30, 2022 at 12:14am
AGP #455 - “Queenslander”3 String Fretless Baritone GuitarScale: 685.8mm/27inchesStrings: .030NW .020PS .015PSTuned: C G cAnother Build crossed off the “Bucket List”, the body is recycled solid pine as per the pic, with a 6mm piece of Hardwood Marine Ply on top, the Neck is Blackbutt, the Fretboard is Forest Red Gum, the Pine Body was given a coat of Mahogany Stain, the rest was left au naturel, and then coated with British Paints Acrylic Clear Gloss.The Vol/Pot Plate and Output Jack Plate were cut and flattened pieces of recycled Copper Pipe, a 4.6k Delta Type Pickup is wired through Vole and Tone Pots to the Output Jack.The small dot and writing down in the bottom right hand corner is approximately where I have called home for the last 50 years, in this Large and Beautiful State, known as “Queensland”, or more commonly known as “Gods Country”. :-)
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  • AGP # February 11, 2022 at 6:14pm

    "Thanx Pick", There's No Place Like Home :-)

  • the anonymous pick February 11, 2022 at 10:01am

    this is sweet !

  • AGP # January 31, 2022 at 10:16pm

    "Thanks Poorness", much appreciated comment. :-)

  • AGP # January 31, 2022 at 10:15pm

    "Thanks Doug" Yep!, that Fretboard following the Coastline was a bit of a challenge! :-)

  • Poorness Studios January 30, 2022 at 7:48pm

    That's awesome!

  • Doug Thorsvik January 30, 2022 at 6:58pm

    A beautiful instrument AGP! I like how the fretboard follows the contours of Queensland. You nailed the details!

  • AGP # January 30, 2022 at 3:22pm

    "Thanks UJ", It took a bit of rasping and sanding, but I'm finally in shape for the remainder of the year ;-D

  • Uncle John January 30, 2022 at 8:41am

    Very cool, Alan.  You are in great shape.

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