Bedroom luthier 2

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lukemoon

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Joined: Aug. 6 2006

Bedroom luthier 2

Had a weeks Holiday in my wife´s village in spain and took the guitar and some sandpaper and a couple of clamps with me.

Here Dad has a work bench in his garage!!

Anyway used tung oil to finish it off and stuck on the bridge made from a scrap of british yew I found.

Had to finish the neck with a water based laquer that´s come up a treat.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 19:59:08

lukemoon

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RE: Bedroom luthier 2 (in reply to lukemoon)

anyway was running out of time and wanting to string up.

so left the buffing and shiny stuff for a later day.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 20:01:42

lukemoon

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RE: Bedroom luthier 2 (in reply to lukemoon)

Took a while to set it up and it still needs work to get the action lower but finally got to play it after two years of effort and a baby inbetween.

Anyway I was first just happy it sounded like a guitar but the more I play it I like it.

Especially with my strat like neck it has a big sound and a very bright attack basses are ok to.

So when my initial glee passes I´ll tidy things up.

It´s full of mistakes and mishaps but beauty lies within and I can now sell off a few of my better guitars knowing I have something better to play.

I´ll inform you of my next project soon.

Already bought the woods.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 20:09:07

lukemoon

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RE: Bedroom luthier 2 (in reply to lukemoon)

Anyway on my last night I sat on the street and played my guitar with a glass of vino very tired from all the effort and showed it off to a few locals who where very impressed.

Now I´m back home at work on the pc.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 20:12:33

DoctorX2k2

Posts: 211
Joined: Jun. 14 2006
From: Quebec City, Canada

RE: Bedroom luthier 2 (in reply to lukemoon)

Great work ! Really inspiring.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 20:45:01

Garyw1960

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Joined: Nov. 13 2005

RE: Bedroom luthier 2 (in reply to lukemoon)

Well done Luke. When she has settled in I would love to hear a sound clip.

Regards

Gary

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 21:21:04

JBASHORUN

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Joined: Jan. 23 2005

RE: Bedroom luthier 2 (in reply to lukemoon)

Great stuff... It looks good, and if it sounds okay too then thats even better. Please do post an audio clip whenever you get a chance!

Jb

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 21:48:55

Ramón

Posts: 440
Joined: Feb. 23 2005
From: La Jolla, Ca

RE: Bedroom luthier 2 (in reply to lukemoon)

I'm diggin' it! Sorry, been gone and busy for a few days, and just popped on and saw this....

Givin' me some ideas.... Hope I maybe get a chance to build again! Right now, my baby is 'in the shop', as the pegs are going to be re-hab'd, and I just can't get to the shop for a bit.

Also, I think I'm going to re-shape the neck. I'm not that happy, but it IS a bit thick, so I have room to work.

Great job! What's the wood on the saddle? I likalika'!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 19 2006 4:09:17

lukemoon

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RE: Bedroom luthier 2 (in reply to lukemoon)

Hi Ramon,

yeah the saddle or bridge is English yew.

Just looking at some african Rosewood for my next project!!

Gonna built a shed in the back garden first.

My own studio YES!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 19 2006 18:58:25