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[dadagoboi]

that fret board looks super 

Ditto on the headstock.  Re the plug, sometimes sanding or scraping is a problem with the grain not running the same way.  Not as difficult with mahogany as it is with a heavy grained species like ash.  Is the veneer going to vacuum pressed?

[drbassman]

as Fonzi would say "coolamundo"

that fret board looks super 

Thanks to your donation!

[drbassman]

Ditto on the headstock.  Re the plug, sometimes sanding or scraping is a problem with the grain not running the same way.  Not as difficult with mahogany as it is with a heavy grained species like ash.  Is the veneer going to vacuum pressed?

Yeah, I'll sand the patch level with my orbital and we'll be good to go. Yes, I broke down and bought a vacuum press, so this will be my first experience with it when the time comes.  Looking forward to it since my previous veneering wasn't very good without a press.

[shadowcastaz]

Hey Doc, long time... Nice job as always. When you go to veneer the top dont try to do anything that curves in a diff direction. Veneer can only be bent length wise or width wise , not both. I have a PRS CE that is stripped. I was going to put a "10" top on it like their high end axe's. a cabinet maker /mentor friend  advised me against it. Granted a PRS contour has more dips & wiggles than that ol girl your restoring. PRS is on hold for now

[drbassman]

Good point.  Luckily, the top where I'm applying the veneer is all flat.  There is an elbow scallop, but I'm stopping at its edge.

[drbassman]

The patch is finished except for letting CA glue dry.  I like to use it to fill the cracks.  The residual scraps right off after it dries.

[dadagoboi]

The patch is finished except for letting CA glue dry.  I like to use it to fill the cracks.  The residual scraps right off after it dries.

Great tip, thanks!

[eb2]

How are you handling the bridge inserts?  I tend to pull the buggers before I work on the top.

[drbassman]

How are you handling the bridge inserts?  I tend to pull the buggers before I work on the top.

I'm leaving the inserts in and pre-cutting holes in the veneer for them.  Not worth the trouble to pull them out when they will be under the bridge and out of sight anyway.

[Highlander]

Looking good...

I'm still pending that on my RD - the new studs I got are much smaller than the originals - I was thinking about rethreading the originals but I'm not sure I'll just be wasting my time and end up with too little for secure support - gotta source some material to plug all them holes too... gonna keep the Les Paul pup selector position, though...

[drbassman]

Looking good...

I'm still pending that on my RD - the new studs I got are much smaller than the originals - I was thinking about rethreading the originals but I'm not sure I'll just be wasting my time and end up with too little for secure support - gotta source some material to plug all them holes too... gonna keep the Les Paul pup selector position, though...

Makes sense Kenny.

[drbassman]

Finished the patch, drilled the headstock for tuners, and made a template for the veneer.  Got to head into work now!!!

[shadowcastaz]

you could do the arm cut & cut away curves, just do it separately.Looks nice.M

[drbassman]

you could do the arm cut & cut away curves, just do it separately.Looks nice.M

I could, but under a white opaque paint, I didn't feel the urge!! 

[shadowcastaz]

Aaaahhhh! k, Ill shut up now.