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    IF and this is a big if, the crack closes cleanly...

    IF and this is a big if, the crack closes cleanly when you squeeze it together, I would pull the tuners, inject some hot hide glue in there, use your compressor to blow the glue in further, inject a...
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    This is just awesome! I really like the look of...

    This is just awesome! I really like the look of it. I can't wait to hear how it sounds. (We WILL get recordings, right? :) )
  3. Thanks everyone! It plays like a dream.

    Thanks everyone! It plays like a dream.
  4. The finished product

    https://i.imgur.com/DOtzTMZ.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/63fpuRM.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/1OR8tff.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/I74ugod.jpg
  5. The Top

    The body is solid mahogany with a raised flamed maple top

    The cap with binding

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    Dyed it brown

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  6. The newest guitar off my bench: Black Cherry

    Cutting the fretboard

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    Setting the mother of pearl inlays

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    The lights are LED strips from IKEA: ...

    The lights are LED strips from IKEA:

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00302677/

    They come with a transformer that converts 120v down to 12v for the lights. I built a little device...
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    It has been built for a very specific location...

    It has been built for a very specific location and it is sized and configured appropriately. The pictures were shot against an open wall in another room. It DOES use hangers on the back. See the...
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    The humidity will be supplied by sponges kept...

    The humidity will be supplied by sponges kept damp in these trays

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    The handles are oil rubbed bronze

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    This picture shows off the grain of the shedua and the contrast with the...
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    New guitar display case

    I wanted a display cabinet for my acoustics that would also somewhat control the humidity in the dry winters here in the Northeast.

    I started with a cabinet grade mahogany plywood case

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  11. I will tell you that if you have never done it,...

    I will tell you that if you have never done it, dovetailing angled boards is a SIGNIFICANT endeavor! The geometry there is complex. You might want to think of another joinery method for the case. ...
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    I agree. I wasn't aware that this was even a...

    I agree. I wasn't aware that this was even a problem and I've been bandsawing for years. It opened my eyes to something I need to be aware of. My fingers thank you.
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    Just a warning, that excitement thing you just...

    Just a warning, that excitement thing you just referenced? THAT is what is going to have each of you making the second one....and the seventh.....

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    I haven't tried it personally but I understand...

    I haven't tried it personally but I understand that India Ink mixed in with the epoxy works great. YMMV...test on scrap!
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    Telecaster Build #2

    For the love of God someone please stop me!!! :)

    I always wanted three things, a P90 guitar, a semi-hollow Tele and a Butterscotch Blonde Tele. Well, if ya want it, why not build it all in one!...
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    Thank you very much! It's a blast to play.

    Thank you very much! It's a blast to play.
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    The top is about 3/16" thick. Here's a good look...

    The top is about 3/16" thick. Here's a good look at it from the side. The first is as the first coat of oil hits the wood and the second is before the shellac and lacquer phases have started.

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    That's the sound! As a matter of fact, that...

    That's the sound! As a matter of fact, that video is one of the motivators that got me going on this build. The neat thing is you can mix that with the twang of the tele for some interesting tones.
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    New Telecaster Build

    I just finished it. The lacquer is fresh off the buffer!

    It is argued that the tele is one of the most versatile guitars around. I wanted to make sure of that with this build.

    The body is air...
  20. You want a bass build? Here's mine for your...

    You want a bass build? Here's mine for your perusal.

    http://thewaywardluthier.wordpress.com
  21. Ooooohhhhhhh....nylon string acoustic..... I...

    Ooooohhhhhhh....nylon string acoustic.....

    I ain't got one of those...all of a sudden I need one. You have my vote!
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    Julie, don't let 'em talk you out of passion. If...

    Julie, don't let 'em talk you out of passion. If you want to build one that is shaped like a dragon's head, go right ahead and build it. We're not saving lives here, we're building guitars. If you...
  23. If you have never built a guitar before I would...

    If you have never built a guitar before I would suggest that you might want to start with a kit. The Saga kits are a decent starting place. The JB-10 kit can be had for $139 and gives you...
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    Maple just gets so grungy very fast if it is not...

    Maple just gets so grungy very fast if it is not finished. Look at some vintage Strats and Teles where the finsh has been worn away from fretting and bending and you'll see what I mean. It gets...
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    Get a metal cutting blade and go at it! The...

    Get a metal cutting blade and go at it! The tooth count is high and it kind of looks like a hacksaw blade. With as thin as that is, I would sandwich it between some thin plywood. I cut aluminum...
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