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by blackdog946
Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Lefty Build
Replies: 5
Views: 6493

Re: Lefty Build

Solid body electric build actually so seems fairly straight forward. Just put in an order for left handed fretwire, chisels, and strings. Anyone know where I can buy lefty lacquer??

On a serious note, anyone tried wiring audio taper pots in reverse?
by blackdog946
Mon Jul 15, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Lefty Build
Replies: 5
Views: 6493

Lefty Build

I've got a request to build someone a lefty guitar, its a first for me. Is it as simple as flipping all the templates over? This way everything is mirror image. I feel like I might be overlooking something here... thanks.
by blackdog946
Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 7 String tele build
Replies: 3
Views: 5901

Re: 7 String tele build

Thanks! The pickups are bare knuckle's, they offer most of their models in 7 and 8 string. Had to make the pick guard and mounting ring for the humbucker though, couldn't find anything to fit.
by blackdog946
Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 7 String tele build
Replies: 3
Views: 5901

7 String tele build

https://i.imgur.com/UtRKLHW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zatRkWp.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hHWpvYH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/dngl5dx.jpg https://i.imgur.com/itjGuC8.jpg Finally after 4 months, and a lot of difficulty, the strings are on. Definitely a learning experience for me. The next one should go a bit ...
by blackdog946
Sat May 19, 2018 7:05 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Vintage SG finishing help
Replies: 4
Views: 5343

Re: Vintage SG finishing help

Ok, makes sense. Will definitely try that.

Jeff
by blackdog946
Sat May 19, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Vintage SG finishing help
Replies: 4
Views: 5343

Re: Vintage SG finishing help

Thanks for the reply, what do you mean by key it in? Sorry pretty new to this finishing stuff.

Jeff
by blackdog946
Wed May 16, 2018 7:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Vintage SG finishing help
Replies: 4
Views: 5343

Vintage SG finishing help

Hi everyone First time posting here, and in need of some advice about finishing. I've got an old gibson SG that I am trying to restore to former glory. https://i.imgur.com/XisFy7C.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zp2cATN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XfmQ081.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7MeHook.jpg Anyways I've sanded ...