Posted by Brian Thompson on February 13, 2019 at 10:26am
Carved, sanded, sealed, acrylic satin lacquered and polished (3M fine cutting compound and 'D'Addario 'shine' guitar polish)....here's the front with matching paua abalone side dot markers visible. Really pleased with how the figuring in the Sapele came up once it got some finish, ditto the walnut fret board which just had a dab of lemon oil and no lacquer.
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Gotcha Daniel, I see what you mean....and agree. Great to be able to share ideas and thoughts with experienced builders like you on here, and there is no substitute for practical experience. You've actually built these kinds of cbg, whereas I'm only on my second build. That's one of the reasons I really appreciate comments like yours, especially when it comes to sharing that experience and we all learn so much from such solid input and advice such as this.... it's all so positive and helpful. Thanks again Daniel, really appreciated!
Hi Brian, just one man's opinion. what i was really referring to is when a CBG is all electric, solid body when it doesn't make any sound acoustically. If the pickup(s) don't allow room for a sound hole, i usually fill them with wood anyway, except where the electronics are. I have several CBGs that play great acoustically, then they can also be plugged in. At that point you need a fairly open box for the resonance. (though i always run the neck thru anyway, at least the heel. No room for a mag pickup if the neck is there). The main rule i've learned on CBN is that there are no rules. Any thought out design will work. Nice build....cheers.
I'd like to add that i feel for an electric CBG the neck is the guitar. Thru neck, sustain, the cigar box is just there to hold the goodies and the neck.
Hi Donkey, and thanks so much for your kind words, really appreciate it!
I've checked out the thread you kindly sent me the link to, and I was really impressed with the quality of the replies already posted, with a great deal of good sense and balanced views on the multitude of building styles and approaches and how to achieve overall good results. This is only my second cbg build and although I've got many years of experience working on conventional guitars (more than 40, less than fifty!!) I still consider myself very much a newbie in this area, especially when you consider the staggering expertise that many members display in their amazing creations. However, I'm extremely flattered that you feel I could offer something helpful, so I'll give it some thought and see if I can add a few tips and thoughts based on what I know and have learned so far.
Ha! Thanks Unc, and I would love to.....honest.....but....well....I kinda' need it.....!! Maybe I could build you one one day.....when I've had a bit more practice. I'd be proud to.....:) Can't wait to show you the finished guitar my friend......which reminds me, better order up some strings from Chickenbone John sharpish.....!!!!
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Thanks for the super nice comment Jeff.....I'm humbled mate, especially coming from you....really appreciate it.
Brilliant work mate total class craftmanship .
Gotcha Daniel, I see what you mean....and agree. Great to be able to share ideas and thoughts with experienced builders like you on here, and there is no substitute for practical experience. You've actually built these kinds of cbg, whereas I'm only on my second build. That's one of the reasons I really appreciate comments like yours, especially when it comes to sharing that experience and we all learn so much from such solid input and advice such as this.... it's all so positive and helpful. Thanks again Daniel, really appreciated!
Hi Brian, just one man's opinion. what i was really referring to is when a CBG is all electric, solid body when it doesn't make any sound acoustically. If the pickup(s) don't allow room for a sound hole, i usually fill them with wood anyway, except where the electronics are. I have several CBGs that play great acoustically, then they can also be plugged in. At that point you need a fairly open box for the resonance. (though i always run the neck thru anyway, at least the heel. No room for a mag pickup if the neck is there). The main rule i've learned on CBN is that there are no rules. Any thought out design will work. Nice build....cheers.
Thanks so much Pick, really appreciate it!
slick !!!
I'd like to add that i feel for an electric CBG the neck is the guitar. Thru neck, sustain, the cigar box is just there to hold the goodies and the neck.
Hi Donkey, and thanks so much for your kind words, really appreciate it!
I've checked out the thread you kindly sent me the link to, and I was really impressed with the quality of the replies already posted, with a great deal of good sense and balanced views on the multitude of building styles and approaches and how to achieve overall good results. This is only my second cbg build and although I've got many years of experience working on conventional guitars (more than 40, less than fifty!!) I still consider myself very much a newbie in this area, especially when you consider the staggering expertise that many members display in their amazing creations. However, I'm extremely flattered that you feel I could offer something helpful, so I'll give it some thought and see if I can add a few tips and thoughts based on what I know and have learned so far.
Nice woodwork! Patience. looks like you had a plan in mind. i'll have to try that.
Ha! Thanks Unc, and I would love to.....honest.....but....well....I kinda' need it.....!! Maybe I could build you one one day.....when I've had a bit more practice. I'd be proud to.....:) Can't wait to show you the finished guitar my friend......which reminds me, better order up some strings from Chickenbone John sharpish.....!!!!
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