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Re: Hollowbody

Postby oigun » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:18 am

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Whetted the top with some lighter fluid.And a little color/contrast adj. in photoshop
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And cut a piece out the centerblock to make sure all the pots and wiring can go in.
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Re: Hollowbody

Postby Sarah93003 » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:39 am

Fantastic! It is so interesting to see how this goes together. What was the Rooster clip about?
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Re: Hollowbody

Postby oigun » Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:47 am

Sarah, once finished I want Tommy to play and sing this song on this guitar. And put up a video for us. :mrgreen:

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Re: Hollowbody

Postby eltuce » Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:54 am

It's funny you posted that. Many years ago at an old job I was known for making the chicken noise just like that.

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Re: Hollowbody

Postby oigun » Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:50 am

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Started the neck, the headstock veneer is on as well. Just thicknessed the fingerboard.

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Re: Hollowbody

Postby oigun » Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:49 am

Some progress:
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Re: Hollowbody

Postby Sarah93003 » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:25 am

Wow, that is so cool to see the steps involved. Very educational! Thanks for posting these. I can't wait to see more. Okay, of course I can wait, but hopefully not for long. :mrgreen:
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Re: Hollowbody

Postby eltuce » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:46 am

Just wait 'til you see the fancy new headstock design we've been working on.

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Re: Hollowbody

Postby eltuce » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:20 am

And by we, I mean Oi while I'm being indecisive and tossing lots of ideas at him. I'm a good little pain in the rump like that.

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Re: Hollowbody

Postby Veenture » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:14 pm

I gather then that this one's for you Tommy? ...you fortunate man! :)
The sharp angle of the headstock sure is an extra luxury, wow 8-)


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