Owen Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I cannot think of any other way to say this and I am aware that it could be misconstrued, but you know what I mean. Your body shape is very graceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Absolutely stunning. Amazing work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I absolutely adore that fretboard. Wow. Just, wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the positive comments folks keeps an old man going ....I usually start to flag at this stage as all the 'big' stuff is done, all the jobs that are left are pretty monotonous. Simon - must admit i wish i had another board of Tigerwood in the stash it's lovely stuff. I will take a pic of my EUB sometime which has an identical fingerboard, over time it has turned to a deep orange/red/brown colour, looks even better imo. I think Rob Allen uses Tigerwood (Or Goncalo Alves) as fingerboards too. Owen -- what [b][i]DO[/i][/b] you mean IanM Edited April 4, 2015 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 A Little more progress ...... Frets in and levelled . Started on the neck carving .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Whoah...that is just so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks Cloud. ..'ere why don't you give it a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 [quote name='scojack' timestamp='1428171100' post='2738808'] Thanks Cloud. ..'ere why don't you give it a go? [/quote] Yep, it looks so easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) [quote name='scojack' timestamp='1428171100' post='2738808'] Thanks Cloud. ..'ere why don't you give it a go? [/quote] Hey, thanks for that! The only problem is that if I play it I will want to have it Edited April 4, 2015 by White Cloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1428176108' post='2738901'] Hey, thanks for that! The only problem is that if I play it I will want to have it [/quote] Naw... I meant why no try building one yourself? Damn site easier than knocking out a Queen Anne bow fronted dresser. I used to visit a guy in Fife who my mate would get to set up his guitars, Ian Watt.. built beautiful bespoke furniture,and did a wee sideline in Basses too. IanM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Finished the neck, so with no router to do the last bit i went on and did a bit of sanding.. Remodelled the body to bring the speed stripe out a bit more at the front, i think this improves the line a wee bit. Finally slapped some lacquer on to seal it and fill the grain. The neck is Goncalo Alves,(the same as the FB) but with no tiger stripes, it does have a little ripple though again this will get darker through time so the satinwood stripe will have more contrast,. I,ll have a new router by next weekend and can finally do the pickups. Still to buy the other hardware yet, i was going to go for black but thinking gold now IanM Edited April 5, 2015 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 That is looking very nice. I'm following this build. Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 That finish makes the grain sing. Very nice, should be a beaut when it get's put together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 It just gets better and better. One of the most attractive guitars I can ever remember seeing...really... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1428266880' post='2739815'] It just gets better and better. One of the most attractive guitars I can ever remember seeing...really... Andy [/quote] When I say 'guitars'....you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 [quote name='scojack' timestamp='1428226813' post='2739216'] Naw... I meant why no try building one yourself? Damn site easier than knocking out a Queen Anne bow fronted dresser. I used to visit a guy in Fife who my mate would get to set up his guitars, Ian Watt.. built beautiful bespoke furniture,and did a wee sideline in Basses too. IanM [/quote] I have built one bass, a medium scale Alembic type fretless...it actually worked out quite well and has a nice tone. If I had more spare time then I would like another go. Your woodworking is really sharp....I'm more of a wood butcher in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1428439062' post='2741334'] I have built one bass, a medium scale Alembic type fretless...it actually worked out quite well and has a nice tone. If I had more spare time then I would like another go. Your woodworking is really sharp....I'm more of a wood butcher in comparison. [/quote] It's all smoke and mirrors m8, majority of the work is done using a router and templates, there is surprising little 'real' whittling involved. Would love to see your fretless And thanks for all the kind comments from everyone it really is appreciated IanM Edited April 8, 2015 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 How's the build going?? Following this thread with great interest...loving the way the woods contrast on the body.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Just lacquering it now, nearly there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 [quote name='scojack' timestamp='1431903054' post='2776131'] Just lacquering it now, nearly there.. [/quote] Brilliant - can't wait Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Buffing....... Satinwood just shimmers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 That is soooooooooooooooo good, scojack Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Lovely lovely lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Leave this to me in your will??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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