SpondonBassed Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Jimothey said: I haven't decided if I am being very brave or very stupid as yet 🤨 There you go overthinking it again. The two states are barely distinguishable from each other. Heeheehee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 8 hours ago, Jimothey said: I haven't decided if I am being very brave or very stupid as yet 🤨 There's only a veneer's width between the two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 37 minutes ago, Norris said: There's only a veneer's width between the two Yeh - then you really need to be careful with the router 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) Got some sanding done today.... Going to finish the headstock and start contouring the neck tomorrow 😲 Edited June 23, 2018 by Jimothey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Looking good. Those light strips seem to work pretty well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Looking good. Those light strips seem to work pretty well You won't see the light strips on the top because it's being veneered but I wanted the back to be quite understated because the veneer on top is a bit 'in your face'........ 😀 Edited June 23, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Like this overwater? https://thebassgallery.com/products/overwater-progress-iii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Woodinblack said: Like this overwater? https://thebassgallery.com/products/overwater-progress-iii No I've just edited my last post it's more in your face than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Jimothey said: No I've just edited my last post it's more in your face than that! Oh yes, like a zebra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 This is looking excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: This is looking excellent Thanks mate, I started shaping the neck today aswell I'll post some pics tomorrow 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) I've contoured the neck and started shaping the back still got the belly carve to do I'm not sure whether I need to take a little but more out of the neck transition? Also I've still got to smooth off where the body meets the neck 😀 Edited June 24, 2018 by Jimothey 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Wow that looks fantastic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 If it's the bit where your thumb is wanting to go and if I'm seeing it right in your photos it looks like you could afford to thin down the body a bit more where the neck blends into to body. I'm loving the shape that is emerging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 22 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: If it's the bit where your thumb is wanting to go and if I'm seeing it right in your photos it looks like you could afford to thin down the body a bit more where the neck blends into to body. I'm loving the shape that is emerging. Yeah that's the bit I mean, I rarely play down the dusty end but your right it does need a bit more out Also I noticed when I looked at the pic of the side on veiw that there's a slight hump roughly where the 12th fret is that needs smoothing out but the whole body is only sanded to 80grit at the moment....... 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, Jimothey said: Yeah that's the bit I mean, I rarely play down the dusty end but your right it does need a bit more out Also I noticed when I looked at the pic of the side on veiw that there's a slight hump roughly where the 12th fret is that needs smoothing out but the whole body is only sanded to 80grit at the moment....... 😀 I have every confidence in your ability to refine the shape. I mean, you've got past that earlier mishap so Murphy (the old sod) has applied his law to you already. He's got no need to pay you another visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 hour ago, SpondonBassed said: I have every confidence in your ability to refine the shape. I mean, you've got past that earlier mishap so Murphy (the old sod) has applied his law to you already. He's got no need to pay you another visit. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he doesn't show his ugly face again!! I've taken out a little bit more of the neck transition and it feels nice and comfortable, belly carve done and arm carve done I'm really pleased with my first attempt of making the neck from scratch Now to order the veneer, truss rod and fretboard 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Just a quick mockup of how the top will look...... but just imagine Zebrano veneer with matching headstock 😀 I'm still not sure about the colour of the hardware chrome or black?? 🤔 Edited June 24, 2018 by Jimothey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Black! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 hour ago, BreadBin said: Black! @BreadBin is absolutely correct, B L A C K... ...do not displease us. 😈 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Jimothey said: Just a quick mockup of how the top will look...... but just imagine Zebrano veneer with matching headstock 😀 I'm still not sure about the colour of the hardware chrome or black?? 🤔 Black. (I don't like Chrome plate) I was sorry to see the volute disappear. On reflection, it might have been a bit ambitious for your first neck through so I forgive you. Heeheehee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, SpondonBassed said: I was sorry to see the volute disappear. On reflection, it might have been a bit ambitious for your first neck through so I forgive you. Heeheehee. Yeah that's what I thought after I said it! It was a balls up ready to happen let's not run before I can walk!! 😁 Edited June 24, 2018 by Jimothey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Black will look awesome against the zebrano, in my opinion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 I just bound the headstock, I don't know if it was needed but I quite like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Ebony board and black hardware... I'd like to see large contours on the headstock and body contours in line with the modern looking design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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