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(Message started by: ExplodingEyeBall on Dec 15^th, 2004, 1:59pm)

Title: My project... In progress (General - Not CH)
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Dec 15^th, 2004, 1:59pm

I've got this really cool project going on at home and I'm so happy about how it's turning out, I had to share it.

First, I bought this neck to replace the piece of crap that was on...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf34b3127cce9b360b513f6e00000026118EZs2rJy0ba

This guitar.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d830b3127cce9a7569214c0a00000016108EZs2rJy0ba

Next, I painted it to match.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf39b3127cce9be4c4dd014400000016108EZs2rJy0ba

It's not done yet but now it looks like this.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc32b3127cce9df06887183a00000016108EZs2rJy0ba

Once I finish the clear coat and buff the crap out of it, it's my Christmas present to myself.

Title: Re: My project... In progress (General - Not CH)
Post by Rock_Lobster on Dec 15^th, 2004, 2:23pm

How does it attach? Bolts? Screws? Adhesive? A combo of them?

Title: Re: My project... In progress (General - Not CH)
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Dec 15^th, 2004, 2:31pm

4 screws go through a metal plate on the back of the body and into the heel of the neck.

Some other guitars have the necks glued in place. Most Gibsons use that method. It's better but more permanent. They're hard to remove for replacement or repairs.

Title: Re: My project... In progress (General - Not CH)
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 15^th, 2004, 2:36pm

Nice... That looks great, Pat! I'm envious... :)

Title: Re: My project... In progress (General - Not CH)
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Dec 15^th, 2004, 2:39pm

Thanks Frank.

I guess I did OK for my very first try at a sunburst finish.

I can't wait to play the thing. The anticipation while I wait for one clear coat to dry so I can move on to the next is driving me nuts.

[smiley=hammer.gif]

Title: Re: My project... In progress (General - Not CH)
Post by becky8 on Dec 15^th, 2004, 2:43pm

So cool, do you play well? My daugther takes lessons. I wish we could hear you play when its done! Oh by the way Merry Christmas to you! Enjoy!!!

Title: Re: My project... In progress (General - Not CH)
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Dec 15^th, 2004, 3:11pm

on 12/15/04 at 14:43:47, becky8 wrote:

So cool, do you play well? My daugther takes lessons. I wish we could hear you play when its done! Oh by the way Merry Christmas to you! Enjoy!!!

Whether I play well or not is strictly the opinion of who ever is listining and I respect everyones opinion. Some think I suck. Some think I'm OK. Some think I'm great. I think I play well enough to satisfy myself.

I do have a short clip from a contest I entered last year. If you have a pretty decent connection, check it out here. http://www.kashmirchicago.com/Pat/SoloWKramer.wmv

BTW: Keep your daughter going on them lessons. The younger they start, the better it is for them.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Pat