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Fully hollow and carved Les Paul

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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    Ordered some of the solid caesin (milk protein) tortoishell from Rothko and frost to try for the pickguard and truss rod cover

    Should go nice with an antique burst
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    here is the scratchplate material





    i toyed with the idea of doing a backplate in it, but will likely go for two guards and a truss rod cover
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    made a couple of guards, didn't have enough for a truss rod cover too, but this was a lot less wasteful

    i ended up trimming one edge of the guard for this guitar by 3mm, the edge by the strings.   The guard looked massive without a bridge pickup cutout, taking 3mm off the long edge made it balance a lot better visually. 





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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    That hollow body is coming together really nicely.  The proportions just look right - brilliantly judged!
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  • greggreg66greggreg66 Frets: 378
    Nice one Wez that's looking awesome!
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  • TeyeplayerTeyeplayer Frets: 2811
    That looks amazing on the black top! 
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    Yeah, I quite like it.  It's currently sitting on an aluminum guard.  Might save this one for the custom style I am building
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  • PeteCPeteC Frets: 399
    Nice pick guard - Classy looking on that hollow body 
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    started putting some sanding sealer on, i normally start by brushing a couple of coats on 

    also got the back plate fitted with some temporary screws to hold in place  through finishing.  Note the edge of the  body now has a very slight chamfer... its amazing how comfy it feels after such a little step








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  • enjoenjo Frets: 201
    Like the detail on the cover, top work.
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    This show how I left the edges

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    edited May 2020

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  • PeteCPeteC Frets: 399
    yes that's subtle and elegant too. 
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  • JGTayJGTay Frets: 209
    Looking very nice Wez, subtle and elegant like Pete says. 
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  • andy_kandy_k Frets: 808
    This popped up, had to post it somewhere, deserves to be here- similar level of ninja skills.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iphJwCNbNSI
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    some nice tips in that vid, I like his method for joining the top with a handplane.   I think I need one of those big gouges
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  • SteveRobinsonSteveRobinson Frets: 6565
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    That video is fascinating,thanks for posting @andy_k ;
    Lacquer demos here: https://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/category/finish/
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  • JGTayJGTay Frets: 209
    That video is very impressive, some great techniques involved, a true master of his art and totally agree with Wez, those big gouges are something to look out for... 
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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    What a video @andy_k !

    He has some sharp blades on his tools...
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    looking at tailpieces again,the Duesenberg version of a trapeze tailpiece is pretty reasonably priced.   Its simple and elegant, but still kinda different to the common types out there.    I think it will match the staple pickup well, so i ordered one.   Couldn't resist a pair of their strap locks too
    https://store.duesenberg.de/en/hardware-parts/60/duesenberg-3-step-trapeze-tailpiece


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  • PhilKingPhilKing Frets: 1391
    edited June 2020
    I like yours more than theirs     The tailpiece is nice though
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  • SteveRobinsonSteveRobinson Frets: 6565
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    It looks very well made, just a shame it's branded IMHO
    Lacquer demos here: https://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/category/finish/
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    SteveRobinson said:
    It looks very well made, just a shame it's branded IMHO
    its subtle and fairly hidden, no different to the tuners having "GROVER" stamped on them really.   I'm okay with it

    PhilKing said:
    I like yours more than theirs     The tailpiece is nice though
    me too.  I always thought Duesenberg's where just a bit too gimmicky looking, but i have been impressed by the quality of the hardware.  The Bigsby types are incredibly smooth, but sadly not as iconic looking as the original
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  • PeteCPeteC Frets: 399
    looks great - enough detail on the block to be interesting without being "bling".      

    great violin making video too - loved seeing the top jointing using the shooting board and rubbed joint. 
    I really must sharpen my tools......
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  • the_jaffathe_jaffa Frets: 1572
    That video is great. Such a lovely watch and I now have major skill and tool envy. 
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  • GuyBodenGuyBoden Frets: 724
    edited June 2020
    Your superb build reminds me of a Benedetto Benny Special.


    "Music makes the rules, music is not made from the rules."
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  • UnclePsychosisUnclePsychosis Frets: 12324
    Guitar looks great Wez. Very jealous of your skills. 
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    bursting

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  • WezVWezV Frets: 15793
    edge scraped whilst the paint is still fresh

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  • JGTayJGTay Frets: 209
    That's looking very nice Wez.
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