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The Beater

Posted by Reeds Taylor on August 3, 2015 at 2:47pm
I built this box to test and see if I could mount this recycled neck onto it.To my surprise it worked out first crack. I then black washed all the wood and sanded it, then I tung oiled everything. I used knitting needles for side fret markers, an old cloth covered iron cord for a strap...and an old saddle of another junker I have kicking around...thing plays and its intonation is nice...Just that damn crooked box....lol at least it works Video soon!
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  • smilingdog1 August 4, 2015 at 1:50pm

    I like the rustic comfortable look.

  • Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans August 4, 2015 at 12:29pm

    Sweet!

  • Uncle John August 4, 2015 at 8:17am

    Reeds, I like it and I like beaters.  I do not want to be careful about not banging a git or getting upset if it falls over. Play em!

  • onesixtwocbgs August 4, 2015 at 2:03am
    Cool!
  • Clock The Wolf August 4, 2015 at 12:56am

    Beaten like a 3 egg scrambler!

  • Reeds Taylor August 3, 2015 at 10:02pm

    Thanks for the kind words...

    Muddy I use diluted acrylic craft paint...I really water it down...and then soak the box, let dry entirely....then sand...works out ok for me...

  • gary sheldon August 3, 2015 at 8:23pm

    Very nice.  Gotta love those beaters.  I have one too.  A paint can lid reso.  The box is made of "Vanwood"  Vanwood is the scrap wood I find in the back of my van.

  • Muddy Creek Guitars August 3, 2015 at 8:14pm
    I love this look! What did you use for your black wash? It turned out great!
  • the anonymous pick August 3, 2015 at 5:47pm

     bet  that  has  you  grinnin   like  a  fox    eatin  sh@t   out  of  a  hairbrush   ;-)

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