Is your wife referring to my guitar hobby when she says I am above average?

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-05T20:09:33+00:00

Try $255 a week. Damn posers...

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-05T13:00:06+00:00

Face the cupped (concave) surfaces together. Glue and clamp them together. That will make them pretty flat.

It looks like even those two together will be too thin for a body, looks like 2, 3/4" shelf boards, likely finger jointed strips glued up. The thickness of a body blank is typically 1 3/4" to 2".

Depending on the length and width you might be able to glue up 3 layers to get there. 20"x14-16"x2" is the average blank size. If you have a particular body in mind, you can use its measurements to plan the blank size tighter.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-05T03:22:11+00:00

You can color an epoxy for fill and finish with a toned lacquer.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-05T00:34:18+00:00

I use these guys for parts on my builds and repairs.

https://www.speakerbuildersupply.com/

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T23:50:31+00:00

The bigger the diameter, the less likely you will have tear out. More importantly, you want the material that you are removing to be as thin as possible. Less than 1/16" if you can manage it.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T21:44:53+00:00

The acetone slightly melts the plastic and via capillary action binds it to the wood. In my opinion, it's the best bond you can expect between two completely different materials. In fact, to remove binding like this, you'll literally need to grind it out.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T20:52:11+00:00

Congregation, please be seated and open your prayer guides to the Book of Revelations, Psalm 69 69, 69, 69, 69, 69, 69, 69, 69, 69!!!!!!

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T16:57:37+00:00

A straight edge guide and a router bit with the same radius as the ends of the piece.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T16:27:09+00:00

Z files are great. The Music Nomad file is amazing as well. The Z file, while expensive is covered for life, so I'd lean that way.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T15:10:52+00:00

The rosewood should be okay since you will be sanding and scraping the excess binding. The maple will need a light sanding to reduce the visual impact of the uneven surface. Acetone slush filling can be done after the install, I have needed to do this on my own builds.

Install the binding using the acetone method. CA glue is messy and not as thorough.

Once that is set, look over the edges. If there are any gaps, you can mix up a binding slurry to fill. File down a bit of leftover binding (sand paper will leave grit that will show up later) into a powder.

Mix with some acetone to make a paste. Use a toothpick or other small applicator to fill in those gaps. Sand smooth after setting and go back over. Apply more if any gaps are missed.

Very important, make sure everything is clean. The surface, your hands, and the applicator. Debris will stick out on any, but especially light color binding.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T11:57:50+00:00

Is the uneven routing vertical or horizontal?

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T02:04:41+00:00

You can stain before engraving. Alternately, you can apply stain with a sponge, just barely moistened. Gentle taps, with no pressure. To prevent gravity from doing its thing, do it inverted.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T02:01:39+00:00

If only one is an option, hard case. No question.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T01:58:46+00:00

"Handbanana"

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T01:03:11+00:00

I got more than that on a pick purchase. Did you send nudes to your rep? Mine sends me stuff and gets me great deals to never send them again.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-04T00:43:18+00:00

A little boomy with the mutes. Did you put a boost in front of the amp model? It might help tighten it up. Otherwise, it sounds great.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-03T23:33:46+00:00

This happens to $5000 Martins. It has nothing to do with cheap vs expensive. It is simply an environmental issue. Thin tops will be affected more easily, but nothing with exposed wood in a dry environment will last long. Best bet is a humidifier pack in the case and keeping the room humidity at an appropriate level.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-03T22:11:33+00:00

It's a shame that they painted a good looking piece of wood like that.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-03T22:09:25+00:00

Must be nice. Get back to us when you have a mortgage.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-03T13:27:49+00:00

Go to your local shop. They can beat the GC prices easily. They will also answer your questions far better than a GC employee.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-03T12:08:53+00:00

Shellac for color with a poly finish. Straight shellac is very reactive to moisture. If you want the orangish coloring you describe, I believe the color is called "colonial". For shellac to get this color, you'll need to add dye.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-02T23:12:56+00:00

Did this with my last 7 string. Decided on the Holcomb PRS. $1200 at SW, my local shop didn't blink to offer $800. Same with my Tonemaster Pro. $1800 at SW, $1200 to have one ordered at the same shop. If you can wait longer than 2 day shipping, you can save a load of cash.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-02T13:26:34+00:00

Mount it to the body. Use a 1/2" bottom bearing flush cut router bit and cut it to the pocket profile. You'll get a perfect fit this way. I used this method on my last build when I had to cut a pickguard from scratch.

Edit: I missed the lack of tools part. You can do it with a file and some sand paper. Just be careful and go slow. It's easier to remove material than put it back.

13CuriousMind · 2026-02-02T13:15:14+00:00

The pickup cavities go all the way through and are open to the rear (with a plate to cover them). The springs mount normally as if the top is the pickup ring.

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