New yorker replica: finished!

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banjo980
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Bent, I think I'll use polyurethane 2 parts automotive material...

I glued the fretboard and routed a wood plate around the PU:
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and the covers of the cavities:
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That's not perfect, but I decided that will be OK
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banjo980
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Here it goes...
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Wow Xavier...that last pic shows you have a keen sense for details. Beautiful work my friend!
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Paul Lafountaine
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Xavier, I like what you've gone around the pickup. I like how you blended with the fretboard and bridge. I'm as anxious as you to see the finished product. I wish you luck with the finishing of your guitar.

We all want to hear a sound bite when your done.

Paul
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Thank you for your encouragements guys
I miss some black screws to screw the wood around the PU, the cavities covers and the bridge (I'll screw it after the finish process under the brass piece), try to find some here...
Knowing that the piece around the PU will be painted black, back and sides white and the top white with 2 mid black strips, would you varnish the inlaid fretboard or let it natural? New Yorkers have both (not varnished but lucite ones). A nice shiny FB could be OK too ...
As I sanded the ebony (and will again for the inlay job) the black stain went away, I'll have to restain it. Do you think I can apply the black stain on the bone inlaid fretboard without staining in black the inlays ?
Thank you,

Xavier
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Very nice detail work . Russ
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banjo980
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Hello,

My New Yorker has lost its woody look today:
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2 coats of 2 parts polyurethane automotive sealer, dry sanding 180 then wet sanding 600 grit
It's a pain, I'm not used to air guns!

Next step: the paint!
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Paul Lafountaine
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Hey Xavier, is all the white hard on the eyes as you sit in your tropical and sunny place? Those pictures are sure hurting mine. I have to wait for the winter snow to be blinded like that! LOL. Looks good to me so far. Keep on plugging away at it Buddy. I want to see the finished product.

Paul
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banjo980
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Hey Paul, the sealer is pale grey, and the white paint is still not here. Don't forget your sunglasses for the next pictures :lol:
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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I have my cool shades at the ready. Bring it on!
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