My OCD engineering mind has gone into overdrive now. Isn’t a 12″ drum going be a 6″ radius, rather than the 12″ radius you want for your sanding blocks. @clinton I didn’t notice until @robin corrected you, I should have…   Read more»

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Thanks for clearing up the drum size thing, I can relax now.

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borrow his 12 inch tom drum

My OCD engineering mind has gone into overdrive now. Isn’t a 12″ drum going be a 6″ radius, rather than the 12″ radius you want for your sanding blocks.

@clinton Thanks! No marker dots on the fretboard, just the side only!

@clinton Got that done last night too!

@clinton Thanks for the tips!  I was able to get it completed last night, with patience and gentle pressure.

@clinton Thanks!  I’ve always wanted a simple guitar, with a single P90… I think this is it!

Yes, the primer is key. I turned a black P-90 cover to cream color and sealed it with lacquer.

@clinton Excellent, what paint products did you use? 

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 Well, mistakes do happen and far from perfect

Thanks for documenting your errors and how you’ve overcame them. Despite the mishaps, your guitar looks stunning and your save on the back of the headstock looks so good.

Great video – thanks for posting @clinton – who knew basses were so interesting??
 
He needs a decent tech though …
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I’ll plan something like this on a future attempt. 

You won’t be alone @boo – @clinton has set a high standard …

@clinton Absolutely fantastic build, truly amazing! Well done sir! It has already beaten what my Bandsman build will be. I’ll plan something like this on a future attempt. 

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yes I sealed lacquer over danish oil. Works really well.

Thanks Clinton, thats good to know. I’ll try a little test peice and see how it goes.

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Excellent video Clinton. Am I right in saying that you’ve put a lacquer finish over Danish Oil, can we do that? Maybe Mark will do a finishing course soon.

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Excellent Clinton. Quality guitar build and quality video. 
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Love it @clinton! That’s just about perfect to my eyes!  Love the colour, the matching headstock (front) and the cavity cover.  Quality.  The contrast on the back of the headstock is a great touch. Semi-hollows are obviously the “right” design….   Read more»

@clinton Could not do it earlier because of the hidden tenon. Gotta glue the neck first then put the cap on Ah yes, I understand now, I hadn’t realised that it wasn’t glued together. My fret crowning file arrived yesterday,…   Read more»

Home stretch

@clinton That is some going on this build, it looks great. 

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. My first attempt on a hidden Tenon. Kinda neat. 

Nice job. And not just a hidden tenon, you’ve hidden the pickup pockets and bridge posts too.

That’s looking good @clinton …