First 6 String build, let's go

[ASoC]

So I made a rough template for the pickguard, and put it on the body

And this made it tempting to do something like this

The only thing stopping me is how obvious the glue lines are on the body

In other news, I am (along with my band, A Stream of Consciousness)doing my first gig next saturday

 

[7stringDemon]

So I made a rough template for the pickguard, and put it on the body


The only thing stopping me is how obvious the glue lines are on the body

In other news, I am (along with my band, A Stream of Consciousness)doing my first gig next saturday

Looks pretty damn good with the natural! White PG would look killer too.

And congrats on your first gig!

 

[Purelojik]

dude natural all the way, just veneer the top and back! or put a drop top on it.

also why not do a wood pickguard? or veneer the pickguard...


....just veneer everything.


i go crazy sometimes... like when i veneered my pick..

 

[ASoC]

Looks pretty damn good with the natural! White PG would look killer too.

And congrats on your first gig!

Thanks, I'm a little nervous about one song because we haven't practiced it too much. Everything else is in the bag though, we have a half hour set so I'm not too worried

dude natural all the way, just veneer the top and back! or put a drop top on it.

also why not do a wood pickguard? or veneer the pickguard...


....just veneer everything.


i go crazy sometimes... like when i veneered my pick..

You've sure got...... some serious wood
In all seriousness though, I'm most likely going to stick with the solid color idea. I need something that's a bit less subdued than all of my other guitars

In guitar news, waiting for the pick guard blank in the mail is killing me

 

[ASoC]

So, I got the blank in the mail this week and just finished shaping it

Here's a pair of pics for you guys

HDR filter on this picture for the lolz, I'm feeling pretty good about the progress I've made so far, my plan is to get the neck pocket done before I mount the pickguard, then I'll drill for the bridge. And await the arrival of some pickups so that I can cut holes in the pickguard for them (I should probly figure out how to do this )

 

[ASoC]

Does anyone have a recommendation for cutting out the pickup holes on the pickguard? I have another pickguard that I was planning on using as a template, but I have no clue how to get a good, clean cut. I really appreciate any help you guys can give.

In upsetting news, the gig is postponed because the knuckleheads that were booking it forgot to check that the venue was available on the planned date

 

[jarnozz]

very nice!! but the sanding drum was my idea hahaha keep on posting

 

[BlackMastodon]

very nice!! but the sanding drum was my idea hahaha keep on posting

You mad bro?
This is coming together real nice though! Let me know how working with the pickguard blank is; I'm gonna mod my RG250EX soon and I'm gonna be making a new pickguard.

 

[jarnozz]

You mad bro?

hahah me gusta! love building threats and RG shapes/models are always nice

 

[ASoC]

very nice!! but the sanding drum was my idea hahaha keep on posting

My bad, I failed a bit

In other news, many thanks to Alex (Purelojik) for hooking me up with a pair of deathbuckers

Now I need a router so I can get this show on the road

Hopefully I can get some work done this weekend, I'll hit up home depot and see whats up over there

 

[Purelojik]

woot! good luck buddy remember to use the 250 pots with these. glad to help dude

 

[ASoC]

woot! good luck buddy remember to use the 250 pots with these. glad to help dude

I can't thank you enough, I'll be sure to get a 250k push pull once I'm ready to be doing the electronics.

For now, I need to worry about funds for the router, new gf is leaving me broke

 

[ASoC]

Epic fail on my part, but I didn't check out the Home Depot or get any work done this weekend

Sorry guys, I'll try and see what I can do during the week

The good news is that my 7 year old computer has finally been replaced

 

[ASoC]

I promise this build isn't going to die
So I went and saw my dad over in Missouri, check out what I came home with

A router so I can finally get some work done

And a new drill bit to work with

Now all I need to do is go and pick up some router bits so I can get to work. What kind of router bit should I use to follow a neck pocket template? Links/pictures are appreciated

 

[illbeinyourband]

This is awesome, I can't wait til you're finished! I've never really watched as someone built their own guitar. Killer

 

[Purelojik]

This is awesome, I can't wait til you're finished! I've never really watched as someone built their own guitar. Killer

prepare yourself . its addicting

 

[ASoC]

This is awesome, I can't wait til you're finished! I've never really watched as someone built their own guitar. Killer

prepare yourself . its addicting

This. You have no idea what you're getting yourself into

Also, 100th Post!

What kind of router bit do you guys use to route your neck pockets? I'm hoping to go shopping tomorrow and I'd like to come home ready to get some work done

 

[ASoC]

well, nobody helped me with my router bit question

So I went to homedepot and picked one up based on instinct

Here's what got done today:

Routed the neck pocket

Mounted the neck

Mounted the pickguard, sitting next to its twin

Might do some more work today after I eat my dinner, we shall see

 

[ASoC]

Ok, so I'm done for the day, but I spent some time working on the forearm countour, here are a few pictures

Probly going to finish this tomorrow as well as work on the tummy cut

 

[ASoC]

You mad bro?
This is coming together real nice though! Let me know how working with the pickguard blank is; I'm gonna mod my RG250EX soon and I'm gonna be making a new pickguard.

Sorry this took forever, the pickguard blank wasn't too bad to work with, I just cut mine with scissors before using sandpaper to clean it up and bevel the edges

It just takes patience as it is a slow process. The most difficult part is making the neck pocket (the one in the pickguard) look clean.

I'm going to see if a neighbor has a drill press and I'm going to get the bridge mounted before routing for electronics. Today is a planning day, hopefully I can be done with the wood working by this weekend