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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #210 on: May 18, 2009, 04:37:59 AM »
Now you're gettin' serious!

Yep, I'll glue the top on and fix a few little things this week.  I drilled the control holes and rounded the edge of the top yesterday.



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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #211 on: May 18, 2009, 07:24:41 AM »
How were you planning on doing the massive top contours?

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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #212 on: May 18, 2009, 07:37:53 AM »
How were you planning on doing the massive top contours?


By hand (started already) and not so massive.  Since the top is only 3/16" thick, It will be subtle and shallow.  No big deal.  The next time I make one of these, and I will make another, I'll use a 3/8" top and carve it deeper.
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #213 on: May 18, 2009, 08:04:00 AM »
i think you are more than ready to go public. any original designs in the future.

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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #214 on: May 18, 2009, 09:36:23 AM »
i think you are more than ready to go public. any original designs in the future.

Thanks!  To be honest, I've given some thought to designing something of my own, but haven't come up with anything just yet.  I'm pretty happy reinventing some things like the 4005 that no longer are produced.  Maybe I can come up with something.
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #215 on: May 19, 2009, 05:11:59 AM »
How were you planning on doing the massive top contours?

I think you're talking about the 'normal' 4005 with only bindings at the back. I gave the measurements of my 4005WB which has bindings on the back and front.

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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #216 on: May 19, 2009, 07:43:08 AM »
I think you're talking about the 'normal' 4005 with only bindings at the back. I gave the measurements of my 4005WB which has bindings on the back and front.

Yeah, I decided to do the rounded over top instead of the double bound body.
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #217 on: May 20, 2009, 05:19:55 AM »
Well, I can't believe it, but I've actually got the neck and body completed except for final trimming and sanding.  Man, is it neat to be able to hold the whole thing in your hands.  My second scratch build!

Did someone say clamps?

No one will ever mistake this thing for a genuine 4005.  TV Jones pickups, Gretsch bridge (although I have a 60's Mosrite I might try, we'll see), non-Ric tailpiece, no pickguard, 2 f-holes, etc.



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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #218 on: May 20, 2009, 08:43:31 AM »
Nice! Double cat's eyes are so sweet...

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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #219 on: May 20, 2009, 10:52:56 AM »
Yep, 2 volumes, no switch. 
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #220 on: May 20, 2009, 05:18:10 PM »
Man that looks so cool !  :o
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #221 on: May 20, 2009, 11:27:48 PM »
I'm impressed!

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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #222 on: May 21, 2009, 03:38:48 AM »
Thanks guys!  I will start grain filling this weekend.
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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #223 on: May 21, 2009, 03:42:29 AM »
Beautful...

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Re: 4005 facsimile
« Reply #224 on: May 21, 2009, 06:09:47 AM »
I didnt want to pipe in with just another pat on the back Doc but I cant help myself. Fantastic watching this come together.
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