6v6 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Looks great, fantastic work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thanks, folks Two more jobs off the finish list. I raised the nut a touch and filed the slots down until they were below the zero fret. This gives proper and secure positioning of the two middle strings where the angle off to the tuners. I also added an ebony trussrod cover with a routed 'swift'. I also added a maple strip to this to reflect the white line added to the fretboard demarcation. That said, I'm not entirely sure whether ebony is right for the cover - if I get a bit of spare time, I might do a mahogany one and a lacewood one and see which looks best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Super duper stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Finished! Actually, I might give the top one more flatten and varnish, but I have between now and July to decide (that's when the surprise present will be presented!). Electrics installed, new strings on, photos taken. Forgive the self-indulgence: When I first put strings on - [url="https://soundcloud.com/andy-rogers-6/sets/newly-built-dreadnought-acoustic-1st-test-with-strings"]very, very old strings and the guitar not set up and no electrics - I did a couple of sound clips here[/url], just recorded staight into a vocal mic, no effects or EQ. I don't know how it comes over, but in real life it has the unmistakeable volume and strumming smoothness of a dreadnought. Well chuffed.. Now the new strings are on, it is set up and the electrics are in, I'll try and do some more clips in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BassTractor Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 For once, Douglas is right, you know! Thanks so much for keeping us updated with the build! I loved every minute of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 That's very nice both in looks and sound. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 My favourite detail is the bird inlay in the neck heel. Subtle and very classy. Amazing work. Any comments on whether you may be focusing more on acoustic or electric instruments in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 [quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1460830071' post='3029218'] My favourite detail is the bird inlay in the neck heel. Subtle and very classy. Amazing work. Any comments on whether you may be focusing more on acoustic or electric instruments in the future? [/quote] Thanks, roman_sub .... and all you folks for your motivating encouragement I've got a number of items on my personal wish list but also have probably an electric bass refurb and an electric bass build coming in shortly. In terms of my own builds, electric cello is well overdue and I've just got a small drill-press that would be just right for a carved archtop.... pity I'm such a slow builder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6v6 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Great job, you must be very pleased, and I'm sure the new owner will be also! It's impressive how you managed to keep the momentum and get this done in (relative to my projects!) quite a reasonable time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 It looks amasing, well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 .... great build thread. Please keep it updated when your friend takes ownership, I'm sure they'll be well chuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I come to this thread late...speaking to Andy earlier about a bass I want refurb'ed he recommended that I look at this and I'm glad I did. Beautiful piece of work - Andy's certainly brought out the best of the woods used - love the back and sides on this. The singer in the band is sure to appreciate this guitar. Unfortunately reading this thread is making the return of my own project (which Andy will hopefully be starting on Tuesday) that much more frustrating. I'm feeling like a kid on Xmas Eve. I can empathise with Kert (Funkshui) who must have been going through hell while waiting for his bass to be completed but able to follow every step through the thread. Again, great work Andy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1461100194' post='3031558'] I come to this thread late...speaking to Andy earlier about a bass I want refurb'ed he recommended that I look at this and I'm glad I did. Beautiful piece of work - Andy's certainly brought out the best of the woods used - love the back and sides on this. The singer in the band is sure to appreciate this guitar. Unfortunately reading this thread is making the return of my own project (which Andy will hopefully be starting on Tuesday) that much more frustrating. I'm feeling like a kid on Xmas Eve. I can empathise with Kert (Funkshui) who must have been going through hell while waiting for his bass to be completed but able to follow every step through the thread. Again, great work Andy... [/quote] Thanks, Mick! Mick's new project has me excited already. New thread will be kicking off shortly...and it's going to be one of those very interesting 'challenges' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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