St Thal
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Post by St Thal on Nov 11, 2011 15:58:13 GMT -5
Hey Guys, I built a guitar. Here it is when I first started the layout plans and made the initial rough cut.  Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
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Post by St Thal on Nov 11, 2011 15:59:48 GMT -5
Here I've finished the rough cut and got most of the routing and a lot of the shaping finished.  By stthal at 2011-11-11 |
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Post by St Thal on Nov 11, 2011 16:01:08 GMT -5
It's an electric guitar, so here's the electronics section. The copper cladding will prevent a lot of buzz from lights, etc. Sorry it's so blurry, I got a bit too close.  By stthal at 2011-11-11 |
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Post by St Thal on Nov 11, 2011 16:03:27 GMT -5
Here's the back after I finished the wiring and book-matched the cover for the wiring and tremelo springs. I've also started the final finish and polish. I purchased the neck custom made, it's also attached now.  By stthal at 2011-11-11 |
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St Thal
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Post by St Thal on Nov 11, 2011 16:05:21 GMT -5
And here's the finished guitar. It's made out of solid redwood burl with an indian rosewood neck. About 10 months of work.  By stthal at 2011-11-11 |
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Post by St Thal on Nov 11, 2011 16:07:11 GMT -5
Here it is hanging on the wall. Sorry it's a crummy pic. By the way, you can see a bit of the shelves I built on the right side wall.  By stthal at 2011-11-11 |
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Post by bulletboy1 on Nov 11, 2011 16:11:48 GMT -5
Its.. beautiful..  I see you like wood projects.. |
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Post by St Thal on Nov 11, 2011 16:12:51 GMT -5
Yeah, I do a lot of woodwork stuff. This was one of my more, 'ambitious,' projects. lol
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Post by ST Elitemike on Nov 12, 2011 0:34:33 GMT -5
WOW. are you looking to be a carpenter or something along the lines of that? If so it looks like you could be very good at it.
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Post by St Thal on Nov 14, 2011 19:59:21 GMT -5
Thanks Mike, I just enjoy it. I make all kinds of stuff. Right now, I'm into engraving and carving. Plus, this time of year, I make a lot of Christmas gifts and stuff.
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Post by ST Elitemike on Nov 14, 2011 21:53:24 GMT -5
lol lucky. Im stuck spending my money which I get as gifts (ironic) for gifts to give back to others.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2011 20:44:40 GMT -5
How well does it play  ? |
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Post by St Thal on Nov 28, 2011 17:53:46 GMT -5
Only as good as the player, (unfortunately... lol). But, it has very nice low action. And the pick-ups are top notch and highly responsive, so it has a great sound. The redwood burl gives it a warm tone, and the indian rosewood neck really helps the sustain, so overall, I think it plays great.
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Post by ST Elitemike on Nov 28, 2011 23:52:33 GMT -5
oh yeah thal we need a picture of you playing (or at least attempting to play) your guitar! =o
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St Thal
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Post by St Thal on Nov 29, 2011 14:27:06 GMT -5
LOL, I can't do that..... you guys would never talk to me again if you saw what I looked like. |
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I see you like wood projects..
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