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| Author: | msween [ Sat Aug 25, 2012 6:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Need advice on binding... |
Hey everyone, this is my first post here, seems to be a great forum! I'm getting near the end of my first build, its a super strat style, neck through with a flamed maple top. I want to bind it in ebony, but I'm wondering if I will be able to bend it around the horns? seems like quite a bend to put into a piece of ebony. maybe I'd be better off with ABS? but I'd prefer not to have any plastic on her. Any advice is greatly appreciated! |
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| Author: | B. Howard [ Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need advice on binding... |
Welcome Mark. No doubt ABS would be easier but I can relate to your objection. I have not bent Ebony but do all wood bindings on my guitars. I would not see why it can't be done. My bindings are generally pre-bent to close to the proper shape on a hot pipe. You will need a small hot pipe for those bends, I would also guess that pre soaking the binding strips in hot water for a few minutes prior to bending would also be helpful with Ebony. Good luck and post some pics when you can. |
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| Author: | msween [ Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need advice on binding... |
Thanks guys... fox? not familiar with this term... |
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| Author: | Lincoln Goertzen [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need advice on binding... |
Todd is referring to the bending jig invented/developed by Charles Fox. As an alternative to ebony, would a couple of layers of black veneer do the job just as well? Sure would be easier to bend. |
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