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What's on your workbench?

This could be git related or not. So, what's on your workbench at the moment?

I have 4 scarf joint necks in different stages of work.

A 25" scale pine 5 string neck for a Banjo-Res, A 25" scale Red Oak neck for my 6 string Strat-Res build, A 24 & 1/2" scale Red Oak neck for my 6 string Double Cut Tele build and a 27" scale 6 string Baritone Conversion neck for a Modern Strat body I have.

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Permalink Reply by Kigar on November 14, 2018 at 1:36pm

That looks great! How does it sound? Where did you get all the metal pieces?

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fred Johnson on November 15, 2018 at 12:44am

Thanks Kigar,sounds good,plugged and unplugged.

If you look for LYWS Dobro guitar parts set on Amazon you'll find the parts I used.The first cone they sent was damaged but they quickly sent a replacement.Great value for thirty Quid.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on November 16, 2018 at 6:56pm

That a beauty Michael.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fred Johnson on November 17, 2018 at 12:15am

Thanks Paul

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on November 14, 2018 at 4:22pm

Very nice looking Resonator. Did you have much difficulty bending 3.6mm ply sides?
Taff

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fred Johnson on November 15, 2018 at 12:33am

Sorry Taff I should have said I used 2mm ply for the ribs cut with the grain running vertically from front to back to make it easy to bend.Is that cheating?

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fred Johnson on November 15, 2018 at 12:48am

Thanks Taff.The ribs are 2mm ply with the grain running vertically to make it easier to bend.Is that cheating?

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on November 15, 2018 at 7:48am

Working smart is not cheating?

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Permalink Reply by Cause the Blue rat on November 15, 2018 at 7:50am

Cheating??? If it works it's good! Totally AWESOME looking guitar Michael! I think I see an output jack. Piezo or internal pickup? Ya, you have to be cautious about getting wood these days. I have a guitar that was advertised as 'solid mahogany'. Turns out to be solid mahogany mystery meat. A 50 50 mix of mahogany saw dust and some sort of binder.

Time is on my workbench right now. A bit cold in the garage. Was going to get a kerosene heater. But ran over something that flattened one of my front tires. Maybe after Christmas I'll be able to get one.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fred Johnson on November 16, 2018 at 12:08am

Under saddle Piezo

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on November 15, 2018 at 10:40am

Yes, I would say it's only cheating if you claim the instrument is something that it's not.

Hey ratty, the workshop I have my machines in was just over 38deg C. I only have fans in that work area, but they just move hot air around.

Taff

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Permalink Reply by Cause the Blue rat on November 15, 2018 at 8:10pm

Ya, that's a bit hot Taffy. I'm on the other end of the spectrum. Right now my workshop is at 4 c. Or 40 fahrenheit. I'm not a big fan of wearing bulky clothing wile running power tools.