JRT12's Stinnett Guitar build
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J.DavisNJ
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6000's, the big bastards.
Hah, yeah I should have known. Those things are railroad ties!
-Joe
J.DavisNJ
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So what kind of treatment will be done to the ebony board? It amazes me how glassy some ebony boards look.
-Joe
-Joe
It's sanded to 1500 grit. Kind of hard to tell because it's covered in dust in those pics, but it's pretty slick. Once everything is buttoned up, it will get coated with lemon oil, that's about it. That will give it a little bit of luster beyond just the polished wood.
Some people buff the whole board when they buff the frets, that gives it an even glossier look, but I'm not really into that.
Some people buff the whole board when they buff the frets, that gives it an even glossier look, but I'm not really into that.
Chryst Krispies
Vanilla Gorilla
is this porn to anyone else too? will... you are da muthafucken man!
Just wait until you see these woods with some finish on there!
SocialNumb
Damn Christians!
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Jaymz
Stymphalian Productions
Looks like you're drumming up some business here dude. That thing looks amazing. If you could send me a PM without how much you're looking to charge after this one's finished, I'd really appreciate it. A rundown on any different shapes or other stuff you can offer would be cool, too.
For something similar to this, how ever much it takes to equal around 750-950 in US dollars.
(depends on what options / hardware you want)
Jaymz
Stymphalian Productions
For something similar to this, how ever much it takes to equal around 750-950 in US dollars.
(depends on what options / hardware you want)
Cool, thats £500-£650. Very good prices!
Do you have a sheet of options available or anything?
I don't have anything "official" worked up to describe options. Right now I just handle it on a case by case basis.
I'm pretty wide open as far as wood types, hardware and electronics. In terms of construction, I can do capped tops, neck-thrus, different contours, different neck shapes, etc.
Right now I prefer to do no sprayed finishes. I don't have a dedicated facility, and I think a thin oil finish is vastly superior in terms of feel and tone. I'll do them, but it's going to cost significantly more.
PM me if you want to talk about something specific. Thanks.
J.DavisNJ
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Hahaha, I actually stole that one from USA custom guitars.
Figured it was fitting!Metalhead: I've heard that lemon oil can potentially dry the fretboard out quicker or something similar. Do you have any experience with this? I used it briefly but switched when I heard that.
I heard a tip on Ibanez Rules that used violin bore oil instead of lemon oil for fretboards. You probably have way more experience in this department though...just curious of your thoughts.
-Joe
J.DavisNJ
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would it be possible to change the body shape slightly? Or is this something that you have had worked out for quite some time. I ask, only because the upper horn is slightly too large for my taste. Other than that I love the shape.
Have you worked out a headstock with 6 inline tuners at all?
thanks
-Joe
Have you worked out a headstock with 6 inline tuners at all?
thanks
-Joe
I've been using lemon oil on ebony boards for years. I've never had a problem with it. Plus I like the smell. .
There is a lot of fuss about fingerboard oils, I have been thinking about trying "Fret Doctor" which I think is a fancy bore oil. I believe most bore oils are just mineral oil though.
. There is a lot of fuss about fingerboard oils, I have been thinking about trying "Fret Doctor" which I think is a fancy bore oil. I believe most bore oils are just mineral oil though.
You're not the first person to ask about that. I prefer the longer horn because the balance is so nice, but I would do a shortened version.
I have not designed a 6 inline headstock yet, but I plan to.
Would be cool if it were like the Jackson/ESP inline, your own personal touch of course:
ESP
Jackson
ESP
Jackson
J.DavisNJ
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Cool, I trust your opinion for sure! It's just more of a personal preference with the horn. Yeah, I'm sure the lemon oil thing was partially internet hype as well.
-Joe
