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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
Today, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 495
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syntheticocean
The glue thins and dries quite quickly when you...
The glue thins and dries quite quickly when you sand it in. I do it for fine furniture building. I trust it more than any other technique. As for the finish your using, no. It won't stain the glue,... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
Today, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 495
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syntheticocean
You have both readily available test each one to...
You have both readily available test each one to see which you prefer. The glue technique is very easy and stainable. I doubt epoxy matches as well as sanding the sawdust back in. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
Yesterday, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 495
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syntheticocean
Wood glue works just fine. Fill the cracks with...
Wood glue works just fine. Fill the cracks with the glue, then use an orbital to sand while the glue is still wet. The sawdust created by the sanding is more than enough for the glue. I use this... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
Yesterday, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 3,420
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syntheticocean
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
Yesterday, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 495
Posted By
syntheticocean
Fill the cracks with tightbond 2, then sand with...
Fill the cracks with tightbond 2, then sand with an orbital @150 grit. It will blend flawlessly. |
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Forum: The Pit
Yesterday, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 493
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syntheticocean
I just picked up 2 bodies worth of alder @ 8/4...
I just picked up 2 bodies worth of alder @ 8/4 for 38$. No knots. You're just looking in the wrong places. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
Yesterday, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By
syntheticocean
Yea. I normally like glossy better, but I figured...
Yea. I normally like glossy better, but I figured what the hell. I'm going to change it up. The thread was more to show off the job I did. I've seen a lot of people asking how to do this on different... |
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Forum: The Pit
06-16-2013, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 493
Posted By
syntheticocean
I like how people keep saying 'A hell of a lot of...
I like how people keep saying 'A hell of a lot of money'. If he's got the basic tools, a body can be made for as little as 25$. Buy a warmoth neck for 150$, throw on some hardware, and you'll have... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-16-2013, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 231
Posted By
syntheticocean
Looks like sheet aluminum for the most part so it...
Looks like sheet aluminum for the most part so it probably weighs less than your typical guitar. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-16-2013, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By
syntheticocean
Quick video of the guitar. Not that anyone is...
Quick video of the guitar. Not that anyone is interested anyway. Woe is me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb2hRrZdDAM&feature=youtu.be |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-13-2013, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 555
Posted By
syntheticocean
I'm not overall concerned with costs as long as I...
I'm not overall concerned with costs as long as I make my money back in materials. The guitar I'm building for my brother is going to cost me 40$ to make in wood(Solid Alder). ~20$ in finishing... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-11-2013, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 9,048
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syntheticocean
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-11-2013, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 555
Posted By
syntheticocean
A veneer would definitely be within my abilities,...
A veneer would definitely be within my abilities, but I wouldn't recommend them. The quality overall for a nice 3/4" top would be so much better. I have yet to find a supplier of quality topwoods... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-10-2013, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 555
Posted By
syntheticocean
At this point I'm not intending to make the...
At this point I'm not intending to make the guitars for profit. The only 'costs' would be to you guys would be materials and shipping. I'm currently working on a bass for my brother. I don't believe... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-10-2013, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 555
Posted By
syntheticocean
Warmoth was sued for the les pauls.
I'd be all...
Warmoth was sued for the les pauls. I'd be all for making a mockingbird style body. What woods would you want? |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-10-2013, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 555
Posted By
syntheticocean
I agree but I do have to make a few bodies to...
I agree but I do have to make a few bodies to show what I can do. Hopefully through the week I'll make some progress on what im working on. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-08-2013, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 555
Posted By
syntheticocean
I'm thinking about doing a mahogany back, with a...
I'm thinking about doing a mahogany back, with a black korina top. Problem is I'm having trouble finding Black Korina local. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-07-2013, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 555
Posted By
syntheticocean
Sounds good except the LP style! I'm not entirely...
Sounds good except the LP style! I'm not entirely certain I like them too much. I do have an EC1000 though. After I get more suggestions I'll see which ones I like the most. |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-07-2013, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 555
Posted By
syntheticocean
My goal is to do custom shapes and designs. I...
My goal is to do custom shapes and designs. I work in one of the best furniture shops in the phoenix area and have access to somewhat cheap exotics. My goal for the fist body is simply to show off... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
06-07-2013, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 555
Posted By
syntheticocean
Making Bodies for sale: Need your input
I'm considering making some bodies to sell that would be compatible with Warmoth Necks. I'm a cabinet maker by trade and work with wood as accurate as 1/1000". I haven't built a guitar before however... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
05-28-2013, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By
syntheticocean
Here is the completed project. Tutorial will be...
Here is the completed project. Tutorial will be coming later today. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c199/syntheticocean/2013-05-28062721_zps45577083.jpg... |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
05-27-2013, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By
syntheticocean
Tutorial: How to give your guitar a silky satin finish without repainting
Hey guys, I'm going to be modifying the finish on my ESP LTD MH300 that I've had for the past 15 years or so. I've never been fond of the color so I'm hoping I can find a little love in a satin... |
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Forum: The Pit
05-24-2013, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 918
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syntheticocean
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Forum: The Pit
04-20-2013, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 281
Posted By
syntheticocean
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Forum: The Pit
04-20-2013, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 281
Posted By
syntheticocean
Don''t be sorry for me. It isn't my problem.
I'm...
Don''t be sorry for me. It isn't my problem. I'm checking for a friend and google doesn't really help with the 'slang' definition of the word. |
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Forum: The Pit
04-20-2013, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 281
Posted By
syntheticocean
Question for the Native Spanish speakers
What does the name 'Ama' mean when its a contacts name in a phone? Who would that be? |
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Forum: Gear Building & Customizing
03-06-2013, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,709
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syntheticocean
Damn impressive. Wish they had carved tops. I...
Damn impressive. Wish they had carved tops. I definitely want to see more. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
02-27-2013, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By
syntheticocean
Thats it Tom. Thanks a million. The exact guitar...
Thats it Tom. Thanks a million. The exact guitar I was picturing in my head was the bottom one. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
02-27-2013, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By
syntheticocean
I honestly can't remember, but the body shape was...
I honestly can't remember, but the body shape was more of a carved soloist shape. No pickguards that I recall. |
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Forum: Electric Guitar
02-27-2013, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By
syntheticocean
Looking for a specific guitar
I saw some guitars from a smaller company than the big name ones that I loved the finish. They had VERY contrasting grain fillers. For example a white guitar with black grain, or black guitar with... |
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