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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #60 on: September 11, 2010, 04:45:46 PM »
Quote from: Lightyear on September 11, 2010, 08:04:37 AM
Go with Bill!  I assume that's where the "Ack" moniker came from?

"Ack" is a nickname I've had since the '60's - comes from my surname: Acker
It was pretty cool that it was the only thing ever uttered by Bill the Cat.
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #61 on: September 22, 2010, 04:02:52 AM »
OK, it's all finished:
Much to the chagrin of my son, I disassembled it (I got the feeling he was not confident that I could put it back together) and sanded a few layers away trying to fix a few things. I shielded the cavities and applied 2 more coats of poly, then finished with some of that Finesse-It stuff.  After it's all buffed out and shiny, you can see all the amateur imperfections.  Haven't decided about a logo yet - we'll get there and I want to swap the switch tip with a chrome one:




Thanks to everyone who helped me get this completed.  I had lots of questions and concerns and your input was very valuable.
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« Reply #62 on: September 22, 2010, 05:11:00 AM »
That is beautiful.
Now we need to hear some samples, please. As said, the PU. configuration is very interesting. Nice job.
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #63 on: September 22, 2010, 07:28:04 AM »
nice job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #64 on: September 22, 2010, 07:36:04 AM »
That finish looks great, ditto the bass!  Your son's confidence must be restored.
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #65 on: September 22, 2010, 08:06:46 AM »
Always liked the Tele shape. nice job! :mrgreen:
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #66 on: September 22, 2010, 10:18:05 AM »
Looks great. Embrace the minor imperfections.
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« Reply #67 on: September 23, 2010, 06:02:51 AM »
Absolutely  - NICE work!  Looks great...play it with pride!
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #68 on: September 23, 2010, 07:37:19 AM »
That turned out great! I like it a lot.
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #69 on: September 23, 2010, 08:25:12 AM »
Quote from: Dave W on September 22, 2010, 10:18:05 AM
Looks great. Embrace the minor imperfections.

Agree with both observations! AND I like the headstock.... ;)
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« Reply #70 on: September 23, 2010, 11:48:38 AM »
Pretty much unique... 8)
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #71 on: September 24, 2010, 09:00:34 AM »
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #72 on: September 24, 2010, 09:03:24 AM »
No, c'mon Bird, open another thread about that doublecut, or did i miss something? I remember the 32" LP you made but this.....nice, what's the specs?
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« Reply #73 on: September 24, 2010, 09:19:09 AM »
It's a proof of concept, the first one. #2 had the neck glued in just yesterday. Thicker body.Slightly diff. bridge and pup locations and a 4 degree angled back headstock. New body join. Also will prob. be sunburst!! Will post something on the projects section in 30 seconds....give or take..
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Re: 1st build - hybrid
« Reply #74 on: September 24, 2010, 10:28:29 AM »
Quote from: birdie on September 24, 2010, 09:00:34 AM


Man, you talk about an instrument with flowing lines - that's it right there.
Gorgeous work.
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