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Old 04-03-2008, 06:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Custom LP for shotgun lew

Yes. Another building thread. In secret, I know you guys love them.
So here we go, another one.

This started out as an ebay purchase. There is a lesson to be learned here. Most Ebay "projects" are some one offloading their f*** ups. What looks great is usually something that the original owner wants to pass on to someone else to deal with.
Here is a journey of turning such an item into a worthy fine instrument.

This is what we start with.



Looks great huh? long tenon, nice redwood bookmatched top, classic shape....

The fun has just begun!
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Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew

First off, what the heck is this? where is the classic bell carve? I think someone had this confused with a 50s fender V neck.



Well, we shall have to fix that!
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What is with the off set jack hole?? we will have to fix that too!
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It's the dreaded inverted boat hull carve!
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Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew

Last, but not least, whoops! The router slipped!

That long Tenon slot has issues. it is too wide and cut too far into the horn.

Well Chris, we will fix that too!

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Re: Custom LP for shotgun lew

Over all, we started out with some good wood and all the basics are there.

I don't want to be too critical of the build effort.

From here on out, the journey toward greatness begins!

She's going to be a beauty!!

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RFR and BCR greg crack me up
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Here I cut a mahogany filler for the neck pocket. I could have layered up some veneer, but would rather have a solid chunk and re route the pocket.



The piece is being glued in.

One reason I chose the solid piece over veneer, is to get that curve at the end of the pocket. You can see it at the orange clamp.

When we re route we will have a nice tight fit.

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If those clamps could talk, they'd have a gag order on them.....
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Thanks for all this entertainment and sharing of knowledge.
Like the said at Faber College:
" Knowledge is Good"



There's hope for a lot of old wood without Viagra!
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Under the knife she goes....
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I love these build threads!
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Thanks again for sharing Roman. This is great.

Haha now hes gonna start charging extra for digital camera memory cards for these custom builds. lol. jk. please dont.

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Thanks again for sharing Roman. This is great.

Haha now hes gonna start charging extra for digital camera memory cards for these custom builds. lol. jk. please dont.

good idea. for an extra 1,000 you can get a CD of your build!

video, 7,500
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Here is the before with the previous builder's BOO BOO



After I routed the damaged area away



mahogany glued in, and BOO BOO gone!

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BOO BOO Gone!

What a great name for a repair shop.
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BOO BOO Gone!

What a great name for a repair shop.
Or a Hospital in Barbie's Playland!

Oh, sorry, just been playing with my daughter today
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Wow dude, it looks sick so far, I really appreciate the whole tread thing, its really kool to have my dream axe on display for the world to see...maybe ill become a rockstar with it ( a guy can dream cant he )

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Chris, we are just getting started!
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Roman have you gotten any of my Pms?
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What do you guys think i should go with as far as tuners, and bridge, wireing harness, knobs??? I gotta start getting the parts together to send roman.

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