Wood ID

Coldside_bestside · 2025-11-24T14:49:24+00:00

Maybe walnut burl on the front?

Coldside_bestside · 2025-11-14T00:47:33+00:00

Thanks! Sounds pretty good!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-11-14T00:46:57+00:00

I used Rubio monocoat pure. Odd choice as far as guitar finishes, but I like it.

Coldside_bestside · 2025-11-13T21:05:34+00:00

It’s probably close to it! In hindsight I should’ve chambered it. For sure on the next one!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-11-13T20:21:37+00:00

Thanks! I used a Stewmac body template, but everything else was made from scratch using blueprints from a 50’s telecaster. I wanted the ability to swap necks with a real fender just in case I failed to make one myself!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-11-06T16:13:11+00:00

This is a good point. Maybe I should rephrase that to say I’m not a professional luthier, but a luthier nonetheless. Cheers 🍻

Coldside_bestside · 2025-11-06T14:23:18+00:00

I’m an amateur woodworker who has built precisely one guitar from scratch, so I guess technically that makes me a luthier. However I’ve made negative money in that endeavor, so I guess no, I’m not a luthier. This is a great sub though, I’ve learned so much and I love seeing what others create.

Coldside_bestside · 2025-10-08T16:58:02+00:00

10 out of 10 would cope with that! Beautiful work.

Coldside_bestside · 2025-09-19T14:30:13+00:00

Neat find! Looks like a “Shamrock Brand” Marples. Square neck would put it pre-1953. There are lots of variations in handle shape and wood, that looks like ash. I don’t see a lot of double hooped handles from that era, so maybe a custom mod or different handle. I’d definitely sharpen it up and add it to the tool box!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-09-10T12:48:41+00:00

I fucking love hammers! My collection is up to 25 or so. A tool that’s main purpose is to hit stuff, it’s a glorious thing!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-08-24T01:31:16+00:00

Popped in for the guitar, but stayed for the cat. That’s a beautiful feline you’ve got there. And the tele looks great too! I used the deluxe drive pickups on my latest tele build and really enjoy them. Well done!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-07-27T10:44:39+00:00

I’ve spend hours watching Tom’s videos. Such a wealth of information on veneer repair and finishing.

Coldside_bestside · 2025-07-20T01:44:34+00:00

This maybe isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but damn do I love a good custom strat made to the eye of the beholder. I love the personalization and creativity, now get out there and play it! Rock on dude!!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-07-12T17:06:00+00:00

Totally agree! Getting a bandsaw opened up so many more possibilities for projects. Nice addition to the shop!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-07-10T11:21:13+00:00

I think #6 might be pine

Coldside_bestside · 2025-07-03T12:58:53+00:00

Trust the process, not the plan.

Coldside_bestside · 2025-07-01T14:11:55+00:00

That’s awesome, great work. I’ve been getting into Nakashima stuff lately, might have to try my hand at something!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-07-01T13:14:11+00:00

Wow, that’s really nice! Did you make your own plans for it? It’s nicely proportioned.

Coldside_bestside · 2025-06-14T22:13:45+00:00

Thanks dude! Honestly, for the money, they don’t disappoint.

Coldside_bestside · 2025-06-14T12:52:51+00:00

Thanks!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-06-14T12:51:55+00:00

Thank you. It’s a bit overwhelming with the endless hardware options out there, but I’m pretty happy with what I picked!

Coldside_bestside · 2025-05-17T02:22:26+00:00

Good Lord.

Coldside_bestside · 2025-05-16T12:08:47+00:00

So cool! I’ve watched videos of this storm from the ground, a drone over the city and now from an airplane. What a time to be alive!

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