james90 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Is it still too cold there for the finishing work? Looking forward to seeing that obnoxious target burst I hope you've been keeping a photo diary of this build like the last one. I still have the CD you sent me with all the pictures from that build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 well the snow only went yesterday, and its still pretty chilly, and raining lots. at least my cold and cough have finally gone so i can get all the sanding work i've been putting off done. then once i can im gonna get spraying everything thats backed up and i thought i had taken one or two pics, but i cant seem to find them. theres not that much documenting to do with this really. cut the shape out, put binding on it, route some holes, done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 well the snow only went yesterday, and its still pretty chilly, and raining lots. at least my cold and cough have finally gone so i can get all the sanding work i've been putting off done. then once i can im gonna get spraying everything thats backed up and i thought i had taken one or two pics, but i cant seem to find them. theres not that much documenting to do with this really. cut the shape out, put binding on it, route some holes, done. these? Was there really that much more work involved in the last build? I realize it was a set neck arch top, but you're making this one sound like it's nothing haha Also, I probably asked before, but are you still planning on doing that anniversary one or whatever it was called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 well with the other one i was carving it by hand with chisels and planes, and yeah, it is a lot more work really. and yes, i think they are the only picture of it. yes im still planning to do that once i get yours, the chrome neck and the two jnrs done. (i'll be able to afford the gold hardware then) the top has been cut out and has been sat waiting for ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Not sure if you'd have to buy any additional paint, but do you think you could do this sort of finish instead? if so, any chance of a mock up so I can see what it would look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Not sure if you'd have to buy any additional paint, but do you think you could do this sort of finish instead? if so, any chance of a mock up so I can see what it would look like? on the strat or the holly? of both so they match hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 on the strat or the holly? of both so they match hehe the holly can you do both so they have a finish like that? I know I asked for a finish like on that short scale tele style you did, but I think that was slightly different (although it might have just been the lighting/picture) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 can do both like that if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 that would be cool. the hardware color difference seems a bit more subtle with that finish as well Would you say the neck/fretboard will look a bit less pale when the finish is on? Pretty sure I asked for clear gloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 it might look a little less pale, but i could tint it a bit anyway. what i'll do is do a few coats and show you, and if you think you want it a bit darker i can tint the next coat or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 it might look a little less pale, but i could tint it a bit anyway. what i'll do is do a few coats and show you, and if you think you want it a bit darker i can tint the next coat or two sounds good, just want it to look a little less bright against the darker finish really. if anything, just a very slight tint - not the sort of thing the strat neck has, which is pretty dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 yeah ok. im trying the hardware today with vinegar. just put it in the box so i'll just keep checking on it and see what it looks like. am i going for lightly aged or really really old or somewhere in between? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 yeah ok. im trying the hardware today with vinegar. just put it in the box so i'll just keep checking on it and see what it looks like. am i going for lightly aged or really really old or somewhere in between? i guess somewhere in between. just so it isn't really shiny, as the bridge is raw brass. whatever matches that look I suppose. But not to the point where it looks like a bomb exploded next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 hehe okies. i'll keep an eye on it and see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 ooo the jackplates starting to go. its closest to the vinegar though, so who knows when the others will catch up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 how's the hardware doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ant, would you be able to put a new fretboard on a neck for me? Rosewood, no face dots, possibly compound radius? How much would I be looking at? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 how's the hardware doing? it got to a certain point and then just stopped. i looked online and its a match for a 60's tele thats been played a lot but not abused. its dulled it down a lot and theres tarnishing, but its not knackered. the plate looks kinda like this only without the rust. if you want it more knackered i can give it some more and phill - yes. but it would need refinished obviously. but you can do that yourself if you dont want me to do it cant you. without refinishing it would be around £150-ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 that looks fine to me. it's just to make it less shiny/new looking really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Cheers, I'll have a think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm guessing the weather is still bad for spraying there, so I thought I'd ask... with the strat, would an oil finish or something like that be any easier to do? not in a hurry to get the other one completed as long as you can get everything done properly, but i'm getting the DIY bug again the neck already has a finish on from before, so there's nothing to worry about with that. not too bothered about this one looking beat up/aged in a short time, as it was originally something i was just going to put together with a bunch of spare parts anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm guessing the weather is still bad for spraying there, so I thought I'd ask... with the strat, would an oil finish or something like that be any easier to do? not in a hurry to get the other one completed as long as you can get everything done properly, but i'm getting the DIY bug again the neck already has a finish on from before, so there's nothing to worry about with that. not too bothered about this one looking beat up/aged in a short time, as it was originally something i was just going to put together with a bunch of spare parts anyway well it snowed again yesterday - didnt stay or anything. everythings ready to go - hopefully next week i can start. its up to you. if you want the strat oiled then i can do that if you want. its your guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 well it snowed again yesterday - didnt stay or anything. everythings ready to go - hopefully next week i can start. its up to you. if you want the strat oiled then i can do that if you want. its your guitar well if you're planning to start next week, then i can wait. just wasn't sure if doing an oil finish would be any easier/faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 this is the decal on james' holly. i got a batch of these to use on the fender style models and the jnrs. they're so thin and just coolies. obviously, the body doesnt have any colour on it yet - that starts tomorrow all being well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 love the logo, banging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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