Jimothey Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 22 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Right decision IMO. Regards to the fretboard...isn't Pau Ferro a lighter colour than Rosewood. Would be a closer match - less is more... I've got a rosewood or a maple neck that I could use on this build so it's going to be out of them 2....... 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Here's a quick shot of the back 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jimothey said: Here's a quick shot of the back 😀 Hmmm....a bit more sanding needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: Hmmm....a bit more sanding needed? Yeah it looked and felt OK when I sanded it to 240 but I think your right it needs a bit more maybe to 320 or even higher?? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Just now, Jimothey said: Yeah it looked and felt OK when I sanded it to 240 but I think your right it needs a bit more maybe to 320 or even higher?? 🤔 It looks to me like you haven't got rid of all of the paint residue - makes is look a little bit dirty and uneven. Some of that might be the oil soaking in differentially, but just look at the original - it's quite an even and clean grain. Just a bit more sanding at 240 to really get past the grey finish is more what I was thinking... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 ......and.......... relax 🤭 Good to see normal service has been resumed 😂 We'll pretend that blue period never happened 😇 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) I've spent most of the morning sanding down the body so I'll start Danish oiling it at lunchtime today hopefully that has sorted out the uneven patchy/darker bits and sanding marks.......... 😀 Edited October 18, 2018 by Jimothey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) I've managed to get some Danish oil on now, when I sanded the top it helped with the wobbly bridge so that now sits flush with the body so no need to recess it now......... The middle section on the back must be more open grained as the whole back was sanded to 320 grit but it's still a lot darker than the wings but I kinda like the difference.......... I also need to shape the back of the neck where it joints just to give it of a more attractive transition............ 😀 Edited October 18, 2018 by Jimothey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Jimothey said: I've managed to get some Danish oil on now, when I sanded the top it helped with the wobbly bridge so that now sits flush with the body so no need to recess it now......... The middle section on the back must be more open grained as the whole back was sanded to 320 grit but it's still a lot darker than the wings but I kinda like the difference.......... I also need to shape the back of the neck where it joints just to give it of a more attractive transition............ 😀 That looks much better to me . And I'm so pleased you are back with, and happy with, this overall look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 07/05/2018 at 08:50, Jimothey said: I think the body lost something between being painted and having the paint removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 16 minutes ago, TheGreek said: I think the body lost something between being painted and having the paint removed. It was only the top that got painted but I prefer it darker hence why I am using tinted Danish oil........ 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 3 hours ago, TheGreek said: I think the body lost something between being painted and having the paint removed. The pointy bit on the bottom edge of the body? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) Yeah I've just pink torpedoed the body to the highest level!! Hogging out the cavity needed to leave 5mm and had a momentary lapse of concentration and went a tad too deep!! 😱😠🤬😠🤬😠🤬😠 I can't think of a way to save it? I don't want a pickguard so I might have to remake the body completely!! 😭😭 Edited October 22, 2018 by Jimothey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Whoops! You need a veneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 42 minutes ago, BreadBin said: Whoops! You need a veneer. I was thinking that would be the only way to get over it but I didn't really wanted to go down that route as unless I get pine and sapele veneers it's going to look odd on the sides??......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Waiting for @Andyjr1515 to comment! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Do you know how violin tuners are fixed after the largest pegs turn loose? Could you do something similar here? Fill the hole (and maybe put a veneer underside for extra support?) with the same wood and glue it to its place. Sand to the same level. No one sees it anymore, if not you. You still have some wood left, don't you? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, itu said: Fill the hole (and maybe put a veneer underside for extra support?) with the same wood and glue it to its place. Sand to the same level. No one sees it anymore, if not you. You still have some wood left, don't you? I can't belive I didn't think of that!! 🙄 I'll give that a go tomorrow cheers!! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 No worries, mate. Remember to play with the grains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Shape and remove (router) 10mm and add a new piece of timber...oval, heart shape, Batman logo 😏😏. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Would some kind of varitone switch with a big knob be big enough to cover it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Cyberpunk illuminated gauge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 11 hours ago, itu said: Do you know how violin tuners are fixed after the largest pegs turn loose? Could you do something similar here? Fill the hole (and maybe put a veneer underside for extra support?) with the same wood and glue it to its place. Sand to the same level. No one sees it anymore, if not you. You still have some wood left, don't you? Yes - good suggestion. Taking old guitars and basses to bits makes you realise how many times oopsies appear in hidden places 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 @Jimothey how about a nice mother of pearl disc in true 70s style ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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