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[Thatbastarddon]

Do you guys see the mineral streak on the treble horn? Sanding did not get rid of it. Just leave it alone and rock on, right? It is in the original photos.

Yep. The mineral streaks are actually pretty cool to me.

 

[syscokid]

Me likey…

 

[RVA]

I got a notched straight edge. I need to do a little homework on the leveling beam. What would I use on compound radius necks? I have 4 Warmoth compound necks now for projects.

Leave the mineral streak alone. Nothing really ya can do about whats in the wood itself. It adds character. Stain looks great. Are ya going gloss finish ?

I am going to do gloss nitro. I will help you with the beams (on the cheap).

Long beams - 3 for $ 200. Get em all over time!

Bestparts Radius beam ( radius block ) aluminium 520mm (20.48") Set of 4 | eBay

For compound necks, use multiple shorter blocks (a compound radius is usually not more than 2 radii, I think). Get a bunch of these 8" blocks


Pro 9.5" Guitar Bass Fingerboard Radius Sanding Block Fret Leveling Tool 200mm | eBay

 

[Don O]

I am going to do gloss nitro. I will help you with the beams (on the cheap).

Long beams - 3 for $ 200. Get em all over time!

Bestparts Radius beam ( radius block ) aluminium 520mm (20.48") Set of 4 | eBay

For compound necks, use multiple shorter blocks (a compound radius is usually not more than 2 radii, I think). Get a bunch of these 8" blocks


Pro 9.5" Guitar Bass Fingerboard Radius Sanding Block Fret Leveling Tool 200mm | eBay

Thanks Ray. I bought the 9.5 inch guy. The set of 3 are sold so i'll keep an eye out on those.

 

[RVA]

Thanks Ray. I bought the 9.5 inch guy. The set of 3 are sold so i'll keep an eye out on those.

Here you go. 7 for $400 and you are done. I bought from them and they are safe. They are identical to the Philidelphia Luthier ones I bought. I think they are the same make branded differently

Bestparts aluminium 520mm(20.48") Radius block SET 7 different block guitar tool | eBay

 

[Don O]

Here you go. 7 for $400 and you are done. I bought from them and they are safe. They are identical to the Philidelphia Luthier ones I bought. I think they are the same make branded differently

Bestparts aluminium 520mm(20.48") Radius block SET 7 different block guitar tool | eBay

Hah, after ya posted the 3 set link, I looked at the 7 piece set and bought them. Same set as your link here. Thanks for the tip Ray. Ya can never have too many tools.

 

[RVA]

Hah, after ya posted the 3 set link, I looked at the 7 piece set and bought them. Same set as your link here. Thanks for the tip Ray. Ya can never have too many tools.

You will love them. Did you get a 7.25"? I have 2 and could use to swap for something.

 

[Don O]

You will love them. Did you get a 7.25"? I have 2 and could use to swap for something.

Yea, a 7.25 is part of the set.

 

[smitty_p]

Just leave it alone and rock on, right?...

Yup. It's part of the original wood and is part of the character of the piece.

 

[RVA]

What do you think of the look of the pickup set? Here are pics with either plastic or metal pup ring in the neck. I like metal

 

[RVA]

And here is a shot with the neck after staining

 

[ninjaking67]

It is looking great!

 

[shreddy bender]

Cool!

 

[BlackSG91]

Awesomeness!!!


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[RVA]

Thanks all. I have had multiple demands for gold hardware, which has been ordered.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

Gold hardware would look sharp on that Tele.

 

[Truss_rod]

Holy moly Ray she is looking awesome.

 

[RVA]

Gonna give it the first shot of nitro tonight

 

[RVA]

Sadly, it is too cold here to spray nitro. The can says not below temps of 55 dgrees. So, I am thinking, April maybe!! Anyway, due to the call for gold hardware, I have to make some mods. First up, putting gold covers on these zebra pickups.. This was fun, because I hate zebra pups!!

 

[Session 5]

Norm really likes that neck RVA!!!! That axe is lookin good !! Cant wait to see it finished!