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    IceKelly build

    Decided to start with some sanding whilst I'm waiting for my router to be repaired. I only have the control cavity to finish routing now and then...
    Post by: foreright, Apr 15, 2021 at 6:39 AM in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    Anyone play piano?

    I started piano when I was 4 - I’m now in my mid / late 40s. I still play stuff that’s too hard for me ;) I am almost exclusively playing...
    Post by: foreright, Apr 13, 2021 at 3:31 PM in forum: General Music Discussion
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    Aviator Custom Guitars Thread

    Looks like it has some decent thickness in the CNC pic - 1/4" or thereabouts I'd say. Looks like a very nice build :)
    Post by: foreright, Apr 9, 2021 at 12:33 PM in forum: Standard Guitars
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    IceKelly build

    Got the pickup cavity and 90% of the rear cavity routed before my router conked out and stopped :( I’m hopeful it’s just motor brushes or...
    Post by: foreright, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    IceKelly build

    Got some laser cut templates in the post this morning for cavities and a slanted pickup base. I have a cheap 7 string Wilkinson pickup that I...
    Post by: foreright, Mar 29, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    IceKelly build

    I'll definitely be going natural for the back and sides and either some kind of stain (black or blue probably) for the top or I was thinking about...
    Post by: foreright, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    IceKelly build

    Little bit of progress - twins are at nursery and eldest at school so a bit of free time between meetings :) So we have frets installed and body...
    Post by: foreright, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    Rick Toone Stealth | Fabio Mittino

    This is awesome - love the tone and an incredibly interesting instrument.
    Post by: foreright, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: Live Performance & Stage Sound
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    IceKelly build

    Started neck shaping today - got a very rough carve going. Unfortunately kid duties stopped me finishing it today haha. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: foreright, Mar 22, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    IceKelly build

    Looks a bit like a guitar now :) [ATTACH]
    Post by: foreright, Mar 18, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    IceKelly build

    Little bit of progress today - side dots installed and sanded flush and body shape routed out. Had a little bit of tear out on the lower horn so...
    Post by: foreright, Mar 18, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    IceKelly build

    Managed to get the fingerboard slotted and bound. Acetone is magic stuff :) Side dots tomorrow - tried out some more luminous dots today but not...
    Post by: foreright, Mar 16, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    Threaded inserts for direct mounted pickups

    @Merrekof - I buy mine typically from either eBay or The Insert Company for bigger ones (I’m in the U.K.). eBay is probably the best bet for small...
    Post by: foreright, Mar 14, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    IceKelly build

    Did a little bit of experimenting with inlay dots today - these are 4mm OD brass tubes filled with glow powder and CA glue. Would go with 3mm...
    Post by: foreright, Mar 9, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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    Guitars Built by Members of SS.org [pic heavy]

    Wow that is amazing!!
    Post by: foreright, Mar 5, 2021 in forum: Luthiery, Modifications & Customizations
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