MaKo`s Tethan new build start, this time with no mistakes. - Page 5

Savindur-El · 01-12-2010, 10:28 PM

Share the light.

Let the light shine in.

Namasté

Mindcrime1204 · 01-12-2010, 11:18 PM

^^^^if thats what i think it means, then ya - puff, puff, pass!

on a side note: your guitar is coming along great dude! Props, and rep!

durangokid · 01-13-2010, 05:06 AM

Oh god!

You're my hero!

the side dots are nails too??

see ya
Lucas

MaKo´s Tethan · 01-14-2010, 11:55 AM

ok, I sand the thing, just the front and the neck, the back is in the same horrible way that in last pics.
I use wax on the body, oil on the fretboard and oil+wax on the neck...
the walnut become brown by itself, is not dying.
this is just a try, will be better in the next weeks.

the wood is a little figured

Remeber how it start?

6o66er · 01-14-2010, 11:58 AM

I'm nominating this for GOTM when it's finished. I can't believe you've done all of this with minimal tools and mostly by ....ing HAND!

Awesome work man, really...VERY awesome!

MaKo´s Tethan · 01-14-2010, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6o66er

I'm nominating this for GOTM when it's finished. I can't believe you've done all of this with minimal tools and mostly by ....ing HAND!

Awesome work man, really...VERY awesome!

I really appreciate what you say, is one of my dreams in this forum, not win, just to have 1 nomination to a contest in which only guitars like Blackmachines, ..........s, Ran`s, KxK, Sherman`s, and all of those awesomes guitars, man, than can make me really ....in happy. If that don`t happen, I don`t care, it`s an honor to me that you guys let me show you what I made with my own hands, and have your

is great.

Thank you everyone! more pics soon.

6o66er · 01-14-2010, 12:14 PM

Thank YOU! I never thought I'd be able to build my own guitar. Since I've seen your thread, I'm getting some things together, woods, materials, etc. and I'm actually going to give it a shot

It's great to see stuff like this.

abysmalrites · 01-14-2010, 12:23 PM

Looking good man

Bevo · 01-14-2010, 12:24 PM

That is looking very nice, you will get my vote!

Customisbetter · 01-14-2010, 01:10 PM

AS much as i love this build, i have to say that you should plane that fretboard a bit before installing the frets. It is not nearly flat enough.

if you can't find a plane, get a piece of marble or glass and tape some sand paper to it, then rub the fretboard up and down that.

other than that i love it.

TomPerverteau · 01-14-2010, 02:16 PM

I already planned on nominating it.

Ironberry · 01-14-2010, 03:40 PM

Oh my. Looking at the things that you work with and how you are able to make your guitars look so good is incredible to me.

alvaro · 01-14-2010, 05:05 PM

the headstock seems a bit oversized for me, but its a matter of taste.

Anyway its the most awesome wood-bulk-to-guitar transformation i have seen here so far. Well done Mauricio.

MaKo´s Tethan · 01-14-2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Customisbetter

AS much as i love this build, i have to say that you should plane that fretboard a bit before installing the frets. It is not nearly flat enough.

I take a rule and put on the fretboard, and you know what? you are rigth, is lower at the sides, thank you, tomorrow I will work on that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alvaro

the headstock seems a bit oversized for me, but its a matter of taste.

Anyway its the most awesome wood-bulk-to-guitar transformation i have seen here so far. Well done Mauricio.

Thank you! and the head is an effect because the angle I took the pics, Is based on an Ibanez headstock, the I cut it to a Blackmachine-ish shape, ant the body is take from a RG (same size) so I think is well balanced, maybe if I take better pics it will be clearer, but if don`t...well, i`m not 100% happy with the head too, I draw like 20 different designs, and no one really convince me, is difficult to choice one, because I literally can copy any brand/builder I want, but with so much options out there

so, I come out with this and I have to learn to love it.

Samer · 01-14-2010, 10:07 PM

Looks great, im going to nominate it too!

MaKo´s Tethan · 01-14-2010, 10:12 PM

thanks! but it will be in march (hope so)...so...I have to wait...

Edit: 888 post...

ok, the fretboard was not flat and I pass it by mistake, so today I make the work to get it flat...maybe the pics don`t show it, but I make sure with a metal rule and is pretty flat.
I have to adjust the truss rod because the neck was not straight, so I use it for the first time and WORK

I`m happy with that, I just turn it clock wise one entire turn (because when I install it was very loose) and the neck go backwards immediate, my truss rod work!! but is the last one I build...for the next projects I have to buy one via internet.

Bump

Bump

8string · 01-15-2010, 06:21 PM

I have to start building, only I have no tools. I'll have to carve it out with my teeth and clamp everything with my buttcheeks

Empryrean · 01-15-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8string

I have to start building, only I have no tools. I'll have to carve it out with my teeth and clamp everything with my buttcheeks

Very nice progress!

rareform707 · 01-15-2010, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8string

I have to start building, only I have no tools. I'll have to carve it out with my teeth and clamp everything with my buttcheeks

picstorys?...................

not

but seriously- phenomenal job so far mako

obviously youve given most all of us some inspiration

Kapee · 01-16-2010, 08:53 PM

This is coming up really nicely! Gets my GOTM vote for sure

Customisbetter · 01-16-2010, 09:26 PM

MUCH BETTER!

MaKo´s Tethan · 01-16-2010, 09:33 PM

ahahah thanks!! tomorrow I`ll work on the back of the body and finish the contour, and sand like a machine, I think will be finished for fryday, then I have to wait to the hardware...

vansinn · 01-17-2010, 03:55 AM

Some great progress, looking better mile by mile; your skillz never cease to amaze..

Great attitude with this saying "The man who never made a mistake never made anything."
When you get to settle down as a luthier, your Mako tag will serve perfect as a product logo

EliNoPants · 01-17-2010, 04:11 AM

of all the guys on ss.org who are in signed and touring bands or who do session work, and the professional luthiers who do fantastic stuff, i really think the most inspiring stuff comes outta the little guys doing it all by themselves, and still doing a great job of it, you sir are definitely in that group

and i really dig that headstock (granted, i'm a fan of reverse headstocks) the way you've carved and sanded it, it looks like a smoother version of the Blackmachine

durangokid · 01-17-2010, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliNoPants

of all the guys on ss.org who are in signed and touring bands or who do session work, and the professional luthiers who do fantastic stuff, i really think the most inspiring stuff comes outta the little guys doing it all by themselves, and still doing a great job of it, you sir are definitely in that group

and i really dig that headstock (granted, i'm a fan of reverse headstocks) the way you've carved and sanded it, it looks like a smoother version of the Blackmachine

wow man!

you got some nice words up there!
i'm with you, mako is an awsome creative guy,i bet if he got a chance to work on a luthier shop,he would make a lot of guys disappear!

see ya!

Lucas

	sevenstring guitars		sevenstring registry		photo gallery		subscription		spy

01-12-2010, 11:18 PM	#102
Mindcrime1204 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,825 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^^^^if thats what i think it means, then ya - puff, puff, pass! on a side note: your guitar is coming along great dude! Props, and rep! WARNING: This guitar does not float! DO NOT attempt to surf on it!

01-14-2010, 11:55 AM	#104
MaKo´s Tethan Guitar Mod. Syndrome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Patagonia Posts: 2,219 Thanked: 63 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	update...not much ok, I sand the thing, just the front and the neck, the back is in the same horrible way that in last pics. I use wax on the body, oil on the fretboard and oil+wax on the neck... the walnut become brown by itself, is not dying. this is just a try, will be better in the next weeks. the wood is a little figured Remeber how it start? Rap metal is always numetal, whereas numetal isnt always rap. Demoniac

01-14-2010, 12:23 PM	#108
abysmalrites --- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 637 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looking good man These self-conceived walls close in upon us And we shall never see the light of day

01-14-2010, 10:12 PM	#116
MaKo´s Tethan Guitar Mod. Syndrome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Patagonia Posts: 2,219 Thanked: 63 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks! but it will be in march (hope so)...so...I have to wait... Edit: 888 post... ok, the fretboard was not flat and I pass it by mistake, so today I make the work to get it flat...maybe the pics don`t show it, but I make sure with a metal rule and is pretty flat. I have to adjust the truss rod because the neck was not straight, so I use it for the first time and WORK I`m happy with that, I just turn it clock wise one entire turn (because when I install it was very loose) and the neck go backwards immediate, my truss rod work!! but is the last one I build...for the next projects I have to buy one via internet. Bump Bump Rap metal is always numetal, whereas numetal isnt always rap. Demoniac Last edited by MaKo´s Tethan; 01-15-2010 at 11:51 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-12-2010, 10:28 PM	#101
Savindur-El OT - 15 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: supra-energy field rising up Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Share the light. Let the light shine in. Namasté

Today
Seven String	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Sevenstring.org

01-13-2010, 05:06 AM	#103
durangokid derka derka!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brazil Posts: 211 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh god! You're my hero! the side dots are nails too?? see ya Lucas

01-14-2010, 11:58 AM	#105
6o66er Awful Jack-ass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 421 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'm nominating this for GOTM when it's finished. I can't believe you've done all of this with minimal tools and mostly by ....ing HAND! Awesome work man, really...VERY awesome!

01-14-2010, 12:14 PM	#107
6o66er Awful Jack-ass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 421 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thank YOU! I never thought I'd be able to build my own guitar. Since I've seen your thread, I'm getting some things together, woods, materials, etc. and I'm actually going to give it a shot It's great to see stuff like this.

01-14-2010, 12:24 PM	#109
Bevo SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 2,111 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That is looking very nice, you will get my vote!

01-14-2010, 01:10 PM	#110
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,452 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	AS much as i love this build, i have to say that you should plane that fretboard a bit before installing the frets. It is not nearly flat enough. if you can't find a plane, get a piece of marble or glass and tape some sand paper to it, then rub the fretboard up and down that. other than that i love it.

01-14-2010, 02:16 PM	#111
TomPerverteau Tube & Analog Snob Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,303 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I already planned on nominating it.

01-14-2010, 03:40 PM	#112
Ironberry ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 457 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh my. Looking at the things that you work with and how you are able to make your guitars look so good is incredible to me.

01-14-2010, 05:05 PM	#113
alvaro agonías Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madrid - Spain Posts: 196 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the headstock seems a bit oversized for me, but its a matter of taste. Anyway its the most awesome wood-bulk-to-guitar transformation i have seen here so far. Well done Mauricio.

01-14-2010, 10:07 PM	#115
Samer Dybbuk Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 2,339 Thanked: 72 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Looks great, im going to nominate it too!

01-15-2010, 06:21 PM	#117
8string Grande puta de gear! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 606 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have to start building, only I have no tools. I'll have to carve it out with my teeth and clamp everything with my buttcheeks pineappleman likes this. mmmmmh... djent pie Balsawood 7, the way of life "Solos and indeed, life, are not complete without the use of melodic minor arpeggios on a daily basis." - Confucius

01-16-2010, 08:53 PM	#120
Kapee ss.org Master Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seinäjoki Posts: 260 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is coming up really nicely! Gets my GOTM vote for sure

01-16-2010, 09:26 PM	#121
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,452 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	MUCH BETTER!

01-16-2010, 09:33 PM	#122
MaKo´s Tethan Guitar Mod. Syndrome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Patagonia Posts: 2,219 Thanked: 63 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ahahah thanks!! tomorrow I`ll work on the back of the body and finish the contour, and sand like a machine, I think will be finished for fryday, then I have to wait to the hardware... Rap metal is always numetal, whereas numetal isnt always rap. Demoniac

01-17-2010, 03:55 AM	#123
vansinn such a shredneck.. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cph, dk Posts: 1,354 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Some great progress, looking better mile by mile; your skillz never cease to amaze.. Great attitude with this saying "The man who never made a mistake never made anything." When you get to settle down as a luthier, your Mako tag will serve perfect as a product logo

01-17-2010, 04:11 AM	#124
EliNoPants ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 1,845 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	of all the guys on ss.org who are in signed and touring bands or who do session work, and the professional luthiers who do fantastic stuff, i really think the most inspiring stuff comes outta the little guys doing it all by themselves, and still doing a great job of it, you sir are definitely in that group and i really dig that headstock (granted, i'm a fan of reverse headstocks) the way you've carved and sanded it, it looks like a smoother version of the Blackmachine

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode