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I see that too Mike. That knob would go real well on Peters Wolverine Bass.

Some very nice work and good ideas Filippo. This stuff works great fro me when sanding small objects freehand. Saves a lot of skin, at least in my case. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.a ... 2207,64762

man that rosewood is gorgeous! this thread is like crack, i need more! i really love the p-90 covers done from rosewood, i was just thinking about trying to do that the other day but i guess you beat me to it. did you have much trouble gluing those together? seems like they'd be pretty finicky

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Filippo - How many hours on this axe?

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Wow!!! Very cool stuff, indeed!

Ken

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Isn't that a left had guitar? And last, can you explain the above quote about milling the fret wire and the relief ahead of #5 ??

Mike

Ouch, I only noticed after you pointed out that there was something wrong in the first place. Then I did what I imagine you did, only to a much lesser extent. Otherwise I was flipping through the pictures, drooling as usual with this thread. Sounds like the client is pretty understanding though.

Look at it this way, of aaaaaallllllll the SERIOUS mistakes you could have made because of the lefty factor, this is probably the least serious, and also pretty easily fixable. Ziricote dust, epoxy, and careful application will make that just about vanish, especially since it's on the bottom side of the neck and won't be looked at much.

Despite the additional markers, it look great, Filippo!!

Ken

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Hey Filippo, when a right handed Jimi Hendrix comes along and plays it upside down, everything will be good! Great looking git.

Exactly!

Tremendous work, as always, Filippo. You must be chomping at the bit to get it strung up. Think you could record the customer playing it once it's done? I'd love to hear how it sounds.

Oh, and +1 on the exposed truss rod adjustment idea. Very convenient, without losing the sleek stylings

Ewe Orange Peel!

Looking really nice otherwise!

Very nice work as usual !!! It's gonna be gorgeous... can't wait to see it finished...

Bu - t - mus!

Can't wait to see this leveled and polished!

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Here's how I would explain this.

This is the kind of guitar that makes people that have ZERO interest in guitars....suddenly
become curious. It's absolutely freakin' HOT!

This makes me want to build an electric. You could make money on guitars like this Filippo.

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Well, if you're making no money on it anyway, I'll do you a favor and take it off your hands, free of charge. I'll even pay for shipping. Should I PM you my address?

Hell, I'd probably relearn how to play lefty for this guitar. Then again, it has side markers on both sides...

Cant wait to see how it looks finished!

Are you doing any special kind of rubout on the neck, or will it get the same treatment as the body? Are you going for full mirror gloss?

Wow! That's and eye-full.

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Give it up dude...you've been discovered....thou covet thy neighbors guitar....don't thou?......

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I am absolutely knocked over ! That is beautifull work . Maybe some day I can do that well , I doubt it , but maybe . You are a very Talented Builder . I love the guitar .

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Very Very Nice Filippo,
Been watching this one. Very nice subtle touches here and there as well. I might steal a few.
Mike

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looks good fillipo, what method do you use for buffing out your finish and level sanding? i'll be doing a couple archtops soon and im not sure the best way to go about doing the compound curves and everything.

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I thing that what could be nice, in the case of a hollow-body, is to leave some wood around the electronics. You make a shielded ''chamber'' for the electronic.

But maybe this time you can try shielded wire.

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