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Post by francis on Aug 7, 2018 20:09:59 GMT
Neck now given initial profiling - once the heel cap and fretboard are fitted the neck/heel will be finished off. Currently hanging on the wall with the others....   |
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Post by ashley on Aug 7, 2018 20:50:32 GMT
looks great Francis |
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Post by ocarolan on Aug 7, 2018 22:51:04 GMT
... starting to drool a bit now. There's just something so damn sexy about the shape of a slope shouldered dread.
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Post by francis on Aug 11, 2018 19:06:37 GMT
Long day today working on the headstock veneer:  Hope its worth all the effort  |
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Post by earthbalm on Aug 11, 2018 19:41:19 GMT
Now that francis is extremely classy indeed - very art deco. |
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Post by ocarolan on Aug 11, 2018 20:45:57 GMT
Time very well spent, I'd say!
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Post by bleatoid on Aug 11, 2018 22:58:01 GMT
... starting to drool a bit now. There's just something so damn sexy about the shape of a slope shouldered dread. Keith Seek help, Keith, my child, seek help. Something tells me that Leo might offer salvation. Salvation, that is, not salivation, that's something else entirely, as you're clearly aware. |
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Post by ashley on Aug 12, 2018 12:11:46 GMT
Very nice work Francis |
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Post by Martin on Aug 12, 2018 20:30:57 GMT
Looks really good, Francis
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Post by francis on Aug 13, 2018 13:29:48 GMT
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Post by lavaman on Aug 13, 2018 16:53:48 GMT
Ok, I want one of these. It looks fantastic.
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Post by francis on Aug 20, 2018 11:34:20 GMT
Strings are on and started setting intonation using parts from the StewMac intonation jig:   No finish applied to the bridge yet as messing around with the little brass tubes normally needs some attention afterwards |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 12:34:41 GMT
Oh my, that is such a good looking guitar 🙂 Can’t wait to hear it Francis. You going to go for a black nut and saddle to match those lovely tuners?
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Post by francis on Sept 2, 2018 7:41:02 GMT
Finally finished.   Hope you like Francis |
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Post by leoroberts on Sept 2, 2018 7:51:52 GMT
Me likey  |
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