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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:48 pm
by banjo980
Bent, I think I'll use polyurethane 2 parts automotive material...
I glued the fretboard and routed a wood plate around the PU:
Edit:
and the covers of the cavities:
That's not perfect, but I decided that will be OK
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:15 am
by banjo980
Here it goes...
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:20 am
by Bent
Wow Xavier...that last pic shows you have a keen sense for details. Beautiful work my friend!
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:16 pm
by Paul Lafountaine
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
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:01 pm
by banjo980
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
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:23 pm
by azureskys
Very nice detail work . Russ
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:00 am
by banjo980
Hello,
My New Yorker has lost its woody look today:
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!
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:21 pm
by Paul Lafountaine
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
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:55 pm
by banjo980
Hey Paul, the sealer is pale grey, and the white paint is still not here. Don't forget your sunglasses for the next pictures
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:09 pm
by Paul Lafountaine
I have my cool shades at the ready. Bring it on!
