Robin
Robin
@robin
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Joined: Jul 29, 2020
Last seen: Dec 13, 2024
Topics: 13 / Replies: 1073
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RE: Hello from NI

@stephen perhaps with a ready-made neck - making a neck still looks intimidating! Making your own guitar neck for the first time is a dauntin...

4 years ago
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RE: Hello from NI

Hi @stephen and a welcome from me in SCO to the group. Post us some photos of what you've done so far. Just one question: Where and what is “NI”? ...

4 years ago
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RE: Designing my own neck tru guitar

That looks really good @ koendb, well done.

4 years ago
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RE: Been planning rather than building ...

It's looking good @tv101 , and learning a new set of skills, well done.

4 years ago
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Answer to: Headstock inverted

Hi @riccardo, you're not being a fool at all. The tracing method works for symmetrical shapes like humbuckers but not for the headstock. You're correc...

4 years ago
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RE: Shielding Paint

@Rocknroller912 Thanks for the link, I've just ordered my tin of Rustins G Shield, £9.48 including delivery is a good price from NWG. I looked at R...

4 years ago
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RE: Designing my own neck tru guitar

@koendb Another vote for zebras. What kind of finish are you going to put on it ?

4 years ago
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RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

, while sanding down the filler I caught the edges too much and took all the colour off them. Couldn’t get it back the same as the rest so literally n...

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

@boo If you have already sanded it with 400, sand those scratches out with 600 at least and apply more clear coats. . I think 400 is a bit too c...

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

@boo Thanks for the great advice. I've only put two coats on at a time so far and scuffed it with 400 grit after the first two. Its been fairly high...

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

@boo I’m assuming you are using nitro in rattle cans, is that right? I am using rattle cans, but not nitro. Its Plasikote clear gloss lacquer ...

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

Keep going with more coats yet Robin, you need at least 10, I would say. Thanks @boo, I'll try to be patient and keep piling the coats on.

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

@mattbeels Thanks Matt, my wife is doing well for now, just recovered from her first round of chemo but not looking forward to the next one.

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

@Rocknroller912 "The Lurker" would've been a good name, but I've already made the decals for it. I've really stretched my imagination with this one...

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

Thanks @Rocknroller912, I haven't really been away, just been lurking in the background with nothing useful to contribute.

4 years ago
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RE: First timer

Hi there @riccardo , welcome to the group. I don't think you need to be particularly talented with carpentry, just follow Mark's instructions and befo...

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

After what seems like an eternity sealing and sanding with sand'n'seal, I'm happy with the smooth surface. Now I've got four coats of lacquer on and p...

4 years ago
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RE: Designing my own neck tru guitar

@koendb but it would have looked a bit nicer if that one came in a bit more from the center. You could plug the hole and drill again where you...

4 years ago
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RE: Hello ya'll; In for the long haul

@poco7 Hi from sunny Scotland, that's an epic post there and a lot to answer. So I'll make a start and I'm sure the rest of the gang will join in. ...

4 years ago
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RE: Jazz Bass Paint Job (Chameleon)

@boo I'm glad it got to you. I've got no idea where I plucked the wrong address from. I wonder who's address that is then.

4 years ago
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