Recent content by Neve1073lover

You may have seen my hollowbody thread. I also have an F5 mandolin thread here

Quick note to notify this forum that I have a Benedetto Jazz Guitar build thread here. Includes the full build so far, not just the CNC Milling of the top/bottom plate surfaces. Garry

Yes, very thin heel, but that is what is spec'd. I wanted to get a very good dovetail and went with 1/2 inch (at end of dovetail bit) and 14 degrees router bit. Bennedetto specifies 3/4 inch from memory. I am also doing a very simple overall finish to remove opportunities to stuff it up ;-)

Bennedetto Check the properties on one of my pics andlook in my photobucket account. I have been on Easter hols and did not get any more done this past week or so. I am planning on using a CAD/CAM machine to do the top and bottom shaping. Should be fun to learn CAD.

It sounds terrific.... I had to redo the bridge position to get the intonation totally correct. A real PITA. Sounds totally correct for AC/DC with the Bareknuckle pickups. I have moved on to acoustics and done a 30" electric Bass on commission. Currently working on a Benedetto hollow body...

My son has tested it for the 'Acka Dacka' sound with lots of distortion and it sounds 'spot on'. I have some minor finishing work (side dots for fretboard and a slight ding repair) and it will be all done. I had to do some work to get the intonation right. DO NOT follow the plan I used. StewMac...

It's an illness. Be warned!!!

Woodworking AND video skills! Nice work man!

(Nearly) Finished I have adjusted the action and it sounds terrific. Need to cut the nut to length and spot glue it on. Blemishes are finger marks.... It needs a rub.

Buffer turned up... I have attached a three phase motor and an inverter. 'Very' adjustable speeds: All coming along. Pics to follow.

Thanks.... I am waiting on a buffing arbor from Stewmac to polish the SG (and OM) with. It is on backorder. The nitro is curing nicely whilst I wait. I WILL keep you all up to date as things develop.

I did two lots of pore filler, sanded with 600 grit and then two coats of white shellac. Shellac seals the water based pore filler. I am spending more time making a 'Martin' OM acoustic, but still trying to get the SG finished. You can see the acoustic (curly myrtle and engleman spruce)if you...

I have taken it all back to very smooth finish and decided to go black to save a lot of effort. The new pressure regulator works very well. 2 black tint coats ready for clear:

I have been overseas on holiday for 5 weeks... I have taken the body back to bare wood and redoing the stain and clear. Doing a lot better job with better air pressure regulation. Will post pics sometime.

Bought a new quality regulator today and does not drop pressure. Worth checking whether your compressor is up the task for spray painting.