Currently working on an H6E (my stripped down model) took some pictures...
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Currently working on an H6E (my stripped down model) took some pictures...
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
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| Author: | WindyCityBluesBox [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Lookin good. Is that elmers glue that you using to glue on the fretboard? I've heard of people doing this but I've never seen it.I always thought that it would be practical because it would be no problem to remove the fretboard in the future. If this IS elmers glue, how well does it work for fretboards? |
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
WindyCityBluesBox wrote: Lookin good. Is that elmers glue that you using to glue on the fretboard? I've heard of people doing this but I've never seen it.I always thought that it would be practical because it would be no problem to remove the fretboard in the future. If this IS elmers glue, how well does it work for fretboards? It is a water resistant wood glue, Elmers and Titebond are just brands, there are many other brands out there that are way better as far as I am concerned. |
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| Author: | Ommadon [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Nice work, that thing turned out great. I have two questions though, is it going to have control knobs? Also, is your shop in a cave? When i was looking at the pics i swear i saw rock walls lol. I bet A cave would make a great shop. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Nice design and nicely done! Love the notched fingerboard for the truss rod adjustment. |
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
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| Author: | Ian Cunningham [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
The most extensive yet simple guitar tute I've ever seen. ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") The guitar itself is really cool too. You work very clean. |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Sweet! You do really nice work! Alan |
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| Author: | Gabby Losch [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Gotta say, I'm surprised to see so much freehand work. Why not use templates for the body shape, headstock, etc.? Seems like you're making more work for yourself, when you have a consistent design. Is it a preference? |
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Gabby Losch wrote: Gotta say, I'm surprised to see so much freehand work. Why not use templates for the body shape, headstock, etc.? Seems like you're making more work for yourself, when you have a consistent design. Is it a preference? In 2011 some people still take pride of shaping things by hand and have a clear vision of the definition of "handmade" in such that every guitar is not exactly identical to a 1/100th of an inch but are all trully unique with their individual personality. How boring would it be for me to route a headstock and body shape in order to clone every single time the same guitar, which pride would I take out from doing that? So yes, it is indeed a personal preference 
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
I leave the first coat cure 48 hours... Then I apply the other coats making sure to leave them dry 24-48 hours in between each other and also sanding in between each coat with 600 grit... This can last a good week, I want 7 uniform coats...
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Boy, that thing is purty! |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Chris Pile wrote: Boy, that thing is purty! Ya! Hey, is that bridge pickup further away from the bridge than usual? Got me thinking about doing one with the bridge pup further away from the bridge. |
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Wow! It is said a picture is worth a thousand words - proof positive! Nice job and nice pics of the process. |
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
more pics...
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| Author: | WindyCityBluesBox [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:12 am ] |
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WOW!!! This is a wonderful idea for a nut! Ive used scrap ebony/rosewood for nuts (and bridges) on cigarbox guitars, but never on a 6 string. I look forward to trying this on my next electric build |
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:22 am ] |
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:24 pm ] |
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:09 am ] |
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| Author: | helldunkel [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:10 am ] |
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| Author: | VirgilGuitar [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
Stunning, spectacular, schweeeet, sexy, stupendous, sleek, solid and sturdy. Did I leave out anything? |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a 6 string electric guitar (pics) |
I'm waiting to see what pickups are installed, and then maybe a video..... |
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