francis
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Post by francis on Feb 21, 2024 15:03:23 GMT
Couple of progress photos. I've been working on the neck, neck/body joint and headstock the last few days and just pulled all the parts together to get a better idea as to how things are looking and just thought I'd share... Francis   |
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doc
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Post by doc on Feb 21, 2024 17:41:22 GMT
It’s already very beautiful. That wood on the back is especially so. Cheers, Francis.
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Post by earthbalm on Feb 21, 2024 18:22:23 GMT
Seems I'm unable to add anything at the moment except echo doc  . |
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Post by brianr2 on Feb 21, 2024 22:31:42 GMT
A superb piece of work francis - a work of art. doc is one very lucky man, whose main challenge now is to think of a suitable collective noun for his wonderful Milsom guitars. |
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Post by doc on Feb 21, 2024 22:42:18 GMT
I’ll need to get back to you on that, brianr2.  |
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 21, 2024 23:38:00 GMT
A Maelstrom?
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francis
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Post by francis on Feb 25, 2024 17:53:44 GMT
Positioning the fretboard and adding redister pins (brass nails  ) ready for final fixing tomorrow. Also shows the leaf fret markers.   |
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Post by doc on Feb 25, 2024 22:53:12 GMT
Yeah. I’m not going to pretend that I know what redister pins are. I googled it and am none the wiser so I’m back to being the dog watching the conjuror.  Those m.o.p. leaves though are beautiful. |
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Post by Vinny on Feb 25, 2024 23:16:08 GMT
Yeah. I’m not going to pretend that I know what redister pins are. I googled it and am none the wiser so I’m back to being the dog watching the conjuror. Those m.o.p. leaves though are beautiful. At least, try to stop drooling. |
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Post by borborygmus on Feb 26, 2024 10:48:49 GMT
Yeah. I’m not going to pretend that I know what redister pins are. I googled it and am none the wiser so I’m back to being the dog watching the conjuror. I doodleg it and I think he means register pins... Peter |
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Post by otis1960 on Feb 26, 2024 12:41:28 GMT
Yeah. I’m not going to pretend that I know what redister pins are. I googled it and am none the wiser so I’m back to being the dog watching the conjuror. Those m.o.p. leaves though are beautiful. At least, try to stop drooling. I think we're all drooling as this gets closer to completion; it looks utterly stunning. |
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Post by doc on Feb 26, 2024 13:48:00 GMT
Yeah. I’m not going to pretend that I know what redister pins are. I googled it and am none the wiser so I’m back to being the dog watching the conjuror. I doodleg it and I think he means register pins... Peter Thanks Peter. I still have no clue. My ignorance is boundless. |
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Post by francis on Mar 20, 2024 19:00:37 GMT
Just a quick update. No photos at present as the polishing has now been completed, buffed and waxed. Bone nut and saddle pieces still need tinkering with but strings went on the guitar this afternoon and I have to say I'm chuffed.
Once I've fininshed tweaking and the 'Doc' has the guitar in his hands I'll add photos to the thread for all to see.
TBC...
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Post by earthbalm on Mar 20, 2024 20:02:38 GMT
Can't wait for the big reveal francis. |
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francis
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Post by francis on Mar 26, 2024 9:56:08 GMT
Sorry no big reveal just a couple of images until the handover hopefully in the near future:   Hope you like |
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) ready for final fixing tomorrow.
Those m.o.p. leaves though are beautiful. 
Jo whoever he is.
