Russell_A Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Hmm might seem like a silly question, But what do you use to cut fret slots? A fret slot cutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 fret saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo57 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 not too much difference but it has a fretboard now woo Not too keen on the headstock, but I LOVE the body shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell_A Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Not too keen on the headstock, but I LOVE the body shape i disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 i think i might have asked before, but have you decided what pickups you're using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 just a p90 iv had for years on the lapsteel - i think its a kent armstrong on the other iv got a brown sugar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 just a p90 iv had for years on the lapsteel - i think its a kent armstrong on the other iv got a brown sugar sounds like the lap steel will turn out pretty cool and the other one is only going to have a bridge pickup right? i have a set of brown sugars in one of my guitars - they're pretty nice. what type of bridge is that? six saddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 no its three but they're compensated. and yeah its an esquire version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell_A Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I have a set of brown sugars in one of my guitars - they're pretty nice. on the other iv got a brown sugar Sweet, tell me i didnt make that joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 hooglebug, i might be putting in an order soon (if you're willing to take on anymore work at this point), but what do you think about this? I know what comes standard, so basically... -same shape as the esquire type above, but made of solid mahogany (no contours). routed for two humbuckers. -maple neck and rosewood fretboard (i'll have to decide on the exact specs) -standard pickguard shape that you have for this, but it would be cut for a humbucker. the bridge would be a standard six saddle tele bridge, but that would be cut for a humbucker as well (same as on that tele i have) now as for the pickups, would it be cool if i sent a pair of them in? those manson/BKPs aren't really going to get a home for a while, so i might as well. oh, and i haven't got the slightest idea what finish would be best...because this would be a flat top, is there any way to put a flame maple laminate on the top, and put a burst finish on like a les paul has for example? otherwise, maybe just a solid finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 all those things are possible. why wouldnt you be able to put a figured top on a flat top? what do you think carved maple tops are on top of? silly person hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 all those things are possible. why wouldnt you be able to put a figured top on a flat top? what do you think carved maple tops are on top of? silly person hehe haha i guess you're right (though i don't want an arch top, just a figured maple top so a burst type finish would work well). would it need any binding? I'd go for this sort of finish and top I suppose - obviously this one has worn and shows some fading, but you get the idea. http://mansons.co.uk/shopping/images/items/2850/2850_3_large.jpg that is actually quilt maple it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 that just looks like random figuring rather than a flame or a quilt. so kinda like the first sakura i did - with the fairy on - only not as in your face hehe and it wouldnt have to have binding on if you didnt want. just a tiny tele style roundover or a bigger strat like one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 that just looks like random figuring rather than a flame or a quilt. so kinda like the first sakura i did - with the fairy on - only not as in your face hehe and it wouldnt have to have binding on if you didnt want. just a tiny tele style roundover or a bigger strat like one hmm ok then - i'll have to imagine how it would look really. i'm thinking without binding would look a little better with that type of finish. and yeah, i couldn't quite figure out what type of figuring that was - i do like the look of it though. but yes - i'll send you a PM sometime soon (when i end up taking a break from playing the other one haha - i really can't put it down!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 ivory inlay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomrulez Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Looking good, as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell_A Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 ivory inlay is it me? or is the rosewood fretboard looking very RED, You sir, pick your woods well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 it is rather purply. its really nice. it'll darken down tho - its only been sanded with 80. it'll be polished up and then oiled so it'll be a lot darker by the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 ivory inlay I want my tusks back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 talk to the person who made a piano out of you a few hundred years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell_A Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 talk to the person who made a piano out of you a few hundred years ago Recycling for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 talk to the person who made a piano out of you a few hundred years ago I'm trying to but without my tusks everything just comes out like a mumbled muuuuurrraaaaaeeeepppppphhhhhhhhhphf (I know you're using old ivory, I was only joking! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 just a quick question about the AF I have bending the strings in the upper frets is a little more difficult than it is in the lower frets (well anywhere below the 12th really). not necessarily because i'm a wimp, but seeing as the tailpiece and bridge are pretty much lowered all the way, would there be an effect if i adjusted the tailpiece? the strings are already clearing the back of the bridge a good amount, but i don't know if it would make a difference or not. i do like these heavier strings for their sound though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 it may well be because of the heavier strings. theres no harm in your trying to raise the tailpiece a little and see if it affects it. you can always put it back down again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 will give that a try - i do recall that raising the tailpiece on my LP made the strings feel a bit more stiff...weird but i've got the standard gauge 11's which i can try, though it'll probably require some minor adjustments. how are those two projects going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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