Posted by Joe Caruso on December 31, 2013 at 4:38pm
Michael's craft box, oak fingerboard (dyed with brown shoe polish - never again) on oak body, piezo pickup with volume control, phenolic bridge and nut. Tuners and strap from dx.com. Frets locally sourced from a repair shop. Fret dots punched from white guitar picks.
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Right on Norris - No 2 is done and photos of 3 will be posted soon. Then, on to my first requested build - my niece wants one for her boyfriend - interesting experience - allowing her to pick the box, her asking if the trim would be nickel plate or gold / brass, mocking up the corners and knobs on the box.
Here's a tip...I have been getting awesome results with steel wool and vinegar on all types of wood....after testing and getting different results for different woods....Try it bro.....save money on finishes.
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Right on Norris - No 2 is done and photos of 3 will be posted soon. Then, on to my first requested build - my niece wants one for her boyfriend - interesting experience - allowing her to pick the box, her asking if the trim would be nickel plate or gold / brass, mocking up the corners and knobs on the box.
The first one always gets ya.
Thanks for the comments, Joe / Sawbones.
Nice work mate. That's a class idea punching inlays from guitar picks. well done
Sweet!
Nice first build.
Looks awesome Joe!!! Love the soundholes man!
Here's a tip...I have been getting awesome results with steel wool and vinegar on all types of wood....after testing and getting different results for different woods....Try it bro.....save money on finishes.
All the Best!
I like how the box turned out, and I agree with you on the shoe polish business.....still looks real nice.
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