First 6 String build, let's go

[ASoC]

Well it seems that nobody but me posts in this thread

Oh well, I'll continue with the updates whether or not anyone says anything or answers my questions

Finished up the forearm contour today

And I started to do a scoop for the fret access. I'm considering going deeper, but I don't really need it. If anyone has an opinion, please share it

 

[BlackMastodon]

Looking good so far buddy! If you don't need any more access then I say leave the scoop as is. The forearm contour doesn't look too big though, is it comfortable when you hold it?

 

[ASoC]

Looking good so far buddy! If you don't need any more access then I say leave the scoop as is. The forearm contour doesn't look too big though, is it comfortable when you hold it?

You know, as I was working on the forearm contour I kept telling myself that it looked small. After mounting the neck and holding the guitar, it feels nice and comfy. Its out of my way, but theres still alot of wood to provide support for my arm.

And anything, no matter how small, would be better than my current (read: only) 7. Its a carved top so the edge of the body digs into my arm, and it has a tune-o-matic That guitar has made me love flat tops and its made me hate the t-o-m's.

 

[Purelojik]

for the horn contours i carved as much as was functionally needed, then i used the dremel sanding thing to take some more wood out on top and follow the whole carve. then it gets a nice look . thats what i did with my horn contours.

 

[ASoC]

for the horn contours i carved as much as was functionally needed, then i used the dremel sanding thing to take some more wood out on top and follow the whole carve. then it gets a nice look . thats what i did with my horn contours.

Smoothed mine out with sandpaper and my hands

To everyone else, I worked on the pickguard and made a truss rod cover today

 

[L1ght]

Looking pretty good bro. Mad jelly of your skillz.

 

[endo]

I'm pretty sure you placed that N64 with the best Zelda game ever made in this shot on purpose.

 

[ASoC]

Looking pretty good bro. Mad jelly of your skillz.

What skills? I want some skills Thanks for the (undeserved) praise

I'm pretty sure you placed that N64 with the best Zelda game ever made in this shot on purpose.

No, if I was purposely putting things into the shot, I would have added my snes that currently has Link to the Past in it

I'm on a playthrough (number like 5 million) of OoT and just got to the water temple, been playing this game since I was 6 and I still dont know how to do that damn temple

As for the guitar, I'm waiting for the rest of my parts so that I can do a dry build before I buy finishing supplies

 

[endo]

What skills? I want some skills Thanks for the (undeserved) praise



No, if I was purposely putting things into the shot, I would have added my snes that currently has Link to the Past in it

I'm on a playthrough (number like 5 million) of OoT and just got to the water temple, been playing this game since I was 6 and I still dont know how to do that damn temple

As for the guitar, I'm waiting for the rest of my parts so that I can do a dry build before I buy finishing supplies

Sexy guitar is sexy! And the water temple in OoT = hardest level of any game made. I think the guys that made it hate it too!!

 

[blaaargh]

Have you guys played Majora's Mask? That game is a bajillion times harder than OoT. I've never got past the water temple in that game, and apparently the temple after that is even more confusing.

OT: Nice work dude! I really like the way it looks just natural. Keep it up mang.

 

[sytraxiplague]

Definitely lookin' awesome dude. Keep up the good work!

 

[asher]

I didn't like my DK2M that much when I had it, but the neck does look sweet as hell on them. The natural body and the pickguard complement it very nicely!

 

[ASoC]

So, I know its been forever, but I'm back.

Here's a few pictures of what I've been up to.

Painted a primer coat on the head stock

Painted the first color coat

And found a rasp in my garage to do the stomach cut

I'm determined to be done and letting the finish cure by the end of the week. I'd hate for it to not be finished when I get back from my tour with the Santa Clara Vanguard

 

[Purelojik]

awesome ! glad to see you back at it!

 

[jarnozz]

that purple put's a smile on my face! lovely retro color! got a purple pink one too, but not like this xD mine has a quilted maple top with a maple neck. best combination ever

 

[iRaiseTheDead]

Bridge looks pretty awesome for a cheaper one. I think orange could look cool

 

[ASoC]

So after 2 months of being gone with the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets, I'm back to finish this damned guitar

Got my decal on the headstock

I did the first coats of purple on the body (flat sanding tomorrow)

And (a bit OT) here are some pictures from my summer

 

[7stringDemon]

Fucking sweet dude! Finish her up ASAP!

 

[ASoC]

I need to remember to wear gloves when I sand

The paint is nice and flat now, going to put some final color coats on before I start shooting clear

 

[blaaargh]

Lookin nice dude. Also mad props on joining the drum corps. I did marching band for four years in high school, but I'd never have the dedication to be in a corp... probably cause I played tuba. Fuck lugging around a gigantic hunk of metal all day for months on end.