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fumblefinger
 Post subject: Re: New project SG
PostPosted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 11:24 pm 
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That's just some purty maple, right there...


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Heel and bevels finished.
Ready for final sanding then dye and lacquer finish.


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 Post subject: Re: New project SG
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Alex Kleon
 Post subject: Re: New project SG
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I've never been a big fan of the SG shape, Dan, but I think you're bringing me around! Nice work!

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Nice curious, perhaps I missed something but what's the small hole near the lower bout slightly off centre for? A reference point?

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William Bustard wrote:
Nice curious, perhaps I missed something but what's the small hole near the lower bout slightly off centre for? A reference point?

William, that will be for a ground wire under the Bigsby.
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Starting the finish.
I'll sand most if the dye off, seal with shellac, and begin grain filling the Walnut.
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It's a shame that the back is going to be hidden most of the time! Looking forward to seeing this guitar with finish on it, Dan!

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Got the grain filled.
Started spraying lacquer today.
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Dan,
I am really eager to see how your walnut-topped axe looks under lacquer. Please show pics of the back, too. A couple of years ago I built a tenor banjo with a neck figured just about identically to your SG inspired guitar. I dyed the maple the same way and it looked just like that initially. Then I went back over it with other colors of brown dye and it mellowed out considerably. But walnut is what I truly love and I love it in all its forms. So, I'll be watching. You have a real cool guitar in the works!
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I am really eager to see how your walnut-topped axe looks under lacquer. Please show pics of the back, too. A couple of years ago I built a tenor banjo with a neck figured just about identically to your SG inspired guitar. I dyed the maple the same way and it looked just like that initially. Then I went back over it with other colors of brown dye and it mellowed out considerably. But walnut is what I truly love and I love it in all its forms. So, I'll be watching. You have a real cool guitar in the works!
Patrick

Thanks Patrick! I'm always eager to see your builds.
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Almost finished wet sanding.
I have another in process, Maple, Mahogany, Bocote.
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Dang. Just. Dang.

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Dang. Just. Dang.


Yeah, me too.


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Got a lot done on the Bocote SG this weekend.
First time using Honduras Mahogany.
Man, it was actually kinda fun shaping the neck.


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That is just stunning!!


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Here are some pictures of the finished guitar.
I lowered the vibrato arm after these pictures were taken.
First time having an SG. I like the way it sits and feels.
I stuck a pair of $12 China pickups in it.
These are the best sounding pickups I have ever heard through my Carvin tube amp.
I promptly ordered two more sets.
I did the nut width and neck thickness to Angus Young dimensions.
Man, he must have really tiny hands.
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Really nice!

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You nailed another one, Dan!

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Really nice work Dan, congrats!!!!


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dang dz!!!
Love the mother of toilet seat cavity covers too!


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Hi Dan Im building an SG soon and was wondering what the angle of the bevel is off the face of guitar, how thick is the flat area of the side in between the two bevels? I done't have one I can measure out. Did you do a 5 degree neck angle as well?

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