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« Reply #135 on: April 27, 2009, 03:22:43 PM »
About six months back we bought a table for the sun-lounge/dining room, which is where my wife does her most of her crafting/card-making, and occasionally, some book-keeping work... an accident dented the surface...
My buddy just said that it, "Just adds to the history of the table..."
Kinda liked that... ;)

Pristine is for the showroom...

There are some people that deliberately "distress" things, just to make them look "well used..."

Got a favourite old pair of shoes, or a shirt, or something, Doc...? why keep em...?

What's the punchline, Dave...? "Thank goodness I didn't mention the fork..."  ;D
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« Reply #136 on: April 27, 2009, 04:54:29 PM »
Lucky we didn't say anything about the dirty knife.  ;D
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« Reply #137 on: April 27, 2009, 05:57:44 PM »
Damn my memory...  ;)
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« Reply #138 on: April 28, 2009, 06:44:44 AM »
The more I worked on my Blueshawk the more dents & scratches I put in it. I'm such a clumsy oaf.


I have real respect for those who turn out perfect instruments.


Nice work, your becoming a guitar making master!


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« Reply #139 on: April 28, 2009, 06:45:34 AM »
Well, I've yet to build or rehab a bass and have the result perfect or pristine!  If that were my measuring stick, I'd have given up a long time ago!!!!   8)  One of the reasons I like to rehab old basses is I get to leave dents and dings as well as finihsing imperfections without feeling bad about it!  When I finish the Guild M-85, that will not be perfect for sure, it's a 35 year old body, I want the finished bass to look that way.
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« Reply #140 on: April 28, 2009, 06:53:43 AM »
Quote from: Barklessdog on April 28, 2009, 06:44:44 AM
The more I worked on my Blueshawk the more dents & scratches I put in it. I'm such a clumsy oaf.


I have real respect for those who turn out perfect instruments.


Nice work, your becoming a guitar making master!




Wow, thanks for the compliment.  I am learning something new every step of the way.  This is my first total build from scratch.  I plan on a lot more on down the road.  Ditto the clumsy comment, that's me too!  I've bumped and scratched this body and neck 20 times already! 
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« Reply #141 on: April 28, 2009, 06:58:13 AM »
One night I was in my room playing my basses and the power went out. It was pitch black. I got up and tripped over a guitar stand and knock my EB-0 bass off its stand and it took a large chip out of the headstock, I still can't find.

It's like getting your first door ding on a your new car. Your heart just sinks. You spend so much time getting a flat mirror finish then bam!

No more worrying about door dings after that. Park anywhere, dont worry about scratching your bass.
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« Reply #142 on: April 28, 2009, 08:08:19 AM »
Quote from: Barklessdog on April 28, 2009, 06:58:13 AM
One night I was in my room playing my basses and the power went out. It was pitch black. I got up and tripped over a guitar stand and knock my EB-0 bass off its stand and it took a large chip out of the headstock, I still can't find.

It's like getting your first door ding on a your new car. Your heart just sinks. You spend so much time getting a flat mirror finish then bam!

No more worrying about door dings after that. Park anywhere, dont worry about scratching your bass.

Yes, life's like that.  A little damage makes us relax and not worry about the next ding.
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« Reply #143 on: April 28, 2009, 09:16:15 AM »
Doc, you and Barkless set the bar pretty hi when it comes to one off builds . I inspired me to do 2 so far. I too have an guild X 50 body Im making a neck for . Not sure if I want to do short or long scale.
This Ricky project is 'da bomb!
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« Reply #144 on: April 28, 2009, 10:26:09 AM »
Quote from: shadowcastaz on April 28, 2009, 09:16:15 AM
Doc, you and Barkless set the bar pretty hi when it comes to one off builds . I inspired me to do 2 so far. I too have an guild X 50 body Im making a neck for . Not sure if I want to do short or long scale.
This Ricky project is 'da bomb!

Thanks Shadow.  I was always a little hesitant to build a neck, but it's really not all that difficult.  In fact, I rather enjoyed it.  I got exactly what I wanted with just a little effort.
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« Reply #145 on: April 30, 2009, 05:54:49 AM »
My first ever bound f-hole.  What an experience, but it finished well.  The next one should be easier!

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« Reply #146 on: April 30, 2009, 07:53:38 AM »
I know this thread is filled with posts reading; great work! But it has to be said again. Wow... GREAT WORK!
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« Reply #147 on: April 30, 2009, 08:55:58 AM »
Quote from: OldManC on April 30, 2009, 07:53:38 AM
I know this thread is filled with posts reading; great work! But it has to be said again. Wow... GREAT WORK!

Hey thanks George.  No need to stroke me, I just like to keep folks updated on my progress.  I'm learning a lot from this one!!!
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« Reply #148 on: April 30, 2009, 01:47:13 PM »
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My first ever bound f-hole.  What an experience, but it finished well.  The next one should be easier!

F holes were horrible! Also I had some cracking around them during the clear coats of coarse.

Roughed in



Cleaned up with small files


There are not identical either

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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #149 on: May 01, 2009, 01:56:06 AM »
A good job, both of you!
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