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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    2 weeks of Tru-Oil coats to fill the Wenge pores/grain and we're almost there (custom 6-string KM-I carve-top)…


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  • rsvmarkrsvmark Frets: 1324
    Not my thing but can't help admiring the obvious quality. Have a wow. Also loving that black pinstripe detail. Class.
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    rsvmark said:
    Not my thing but can't help admiring the obvious quality. Have a wow. Also loving that black pinstripe detail. Class.

    Thanks rsvmark. I completely understand my builds are not to everyone's liking, but I appreciate the positive comments regardless =)
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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    Started work on this next build today, which makes use of this stunning Ziricote top and Macassar Ebony fretboard blank. The guitar itself will be the first Kemp Guitars DC and defines my personal taste in specification - natural woods and minimal features. Watch this space!


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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183

    That Ziricote top now glued to a Sapele body, shaped and edges rounded over (going for traditional styling with this one). Neck is also Sapele (three-piece) with Ziricote headstock veneer.



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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183

    Working on the new DC today, decided to carve out a scoop in the lower cutaway. Looking at it now, it needs to be deeper, yes? Think 80s ESP Horizon




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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183

    Opened up that scoop a little more today... much happier



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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited June 2017

    So, the DC is nearing completion now and specification is confirmed as Gotoh TOM and tuners, Seymour Duncan Distortion pickup (zebra-coil pickup shown is for display purposes only) and Tru-Oil finish...




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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    Quick catch-up... The Wenge carve-top KM-I ready for setup...


    And an idea of how that DC's Ziricote top will look when finished...


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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited January 2019

    Custom KM-I carve-top finished - Wenge on Mahogany body, 5-piece Maple/Purpleheart neck, Ebony fretboard, Floyd Rose Original, Schaller M6 tuners, BKP Miracle Man (bridge)/Cold Sweat (neck) and Tru-Oil gloss finish...



    That Ziricote top will be next... Then some new stuff coming =)

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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183

    The next build on "the Lion blanket" is this one - which should be ready for a photoshoot tomorrow (pending fret dress and setup). After which, there are a few new (and secret) builds that I'll be working on over the next few weeks so things will go quite quiet during that time... All will be revealed!


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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited June 2017

    Ready for your viewing pleasure...



    A couple more photos of the Ziricote-top DC...





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  • Winny_PoohWinny_Pooh Frets: 7202
    Wow, beautiful very clean builds. I'm sat here wondering how you manage to get such a great looking tru oil finish.
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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    Winny_Pooh said:
    Wow, beautiful very clean builds. I'm sat here wondering how you manage to get such a great looking tru oil finish.

    Thanks Winny-Pooh, always nice to read positive comments.

    I like the non-pore filled finish, and I've gone for about 14 coats in total on this one. The secret to that smooth, gloss/semi-gloss finish is a couple of very thin (as in watered down) coats at the end. 50:50 Tru-Oil to spirits is about right. Wipe on wet and it levels itself out nicely.

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  • carloscarlos Frets: 3252
    They're amazing, I love them.
    My feedback thread - https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/107730/carlos
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    carlos said:
    They're amazing, I love them.

    Thanks Carlos
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  • carloscarlos Frets: 3252
    @KempGuitars ;
    You're welcome, well deserved.
    By the way, this is one of the nicest colours I've ever seen on an s-type guitar. Are these simpler models cheaper than the wood goodness you've been showcasing in this thread?
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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    carlos said:
    @KempGuitars ;
    You're welcome, well deserved.
    By the way, this is one of the nicest colours I've ever seen on an s-type guitar. Are these simpler models cheaper than the wood goodness you've been showcasing in this thread?


      It is a great colour, isn't it... Much better than the Neon Pink originally sprayed.

    These will normally come in a little less expensive than the natural finish guitars... Especially when there's wood such as Ziricote and Buckeye Burl involved.

    Thanks again for your positive words =)

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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited February 2019

    January 2019 - Been having a moment or two these past few weeks. I tried to re-establish my presence on the forum and failed but now I'm successfully bringing things back to order. Most of the image links have been updated so these older threads no longer look bare and miserable.

    I am in the process of updating my more recent threads - including a 2019 "10th year anniversary“ build thread - and will post when done =)

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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    edited February 2019

    Editing my old threads and repairing broken links Check out the 2017-18 thread here: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/107764/kemp-guitars-2017-2018-build-thread/p1

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  • RolandRoland Frets: 8108
    What finish are you using on the Wenge and Zircote?
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  • xKempGuitarsxKempGuitars Frets: 183
    Roland said:
    What finish are you using on the Wenge and Zircote?
    Hey Roland, 

    Both of those had Tru-Oil finishes. The Wenge carve-top was grain filled (wet sanding with Tru-Oil) and the Ziricote left open grain.

    =)
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