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Author:  GourmetSaint [ Mon May 06, 2013 8:42 am ]
Post subject:  New Build - based on ES-335

ES-335 copy build starting. Tasmanian Blackwood.

Plans finished, blanks shapes and hardware procured:
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Plans:
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I am using the build technique shown by Chris Greed http://www.greedguitars.blogspot.com.au/2007_10_01_archive.html

Looking at my shaped blanks and my plans, my guitar will be only 1" thick at the edges. Too thin? Unlike the 335, I am planning only have the centre block extend to just below the stoppiece mounting point (ala 336), reducing the weight etc. Thickness of top will be 5mm.

Also thinking about mounting the jack on side instead of front. Comments?

Author:  GourmetSaint [ Mon May 06, 2013 8:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New Build - based on ES-335

ps. I'm going to use a water colour (Ubeaut) to give a deep cherry colour (red with a drop of blue?). Timber grain and fiddleback will still be visible. Planning to finish with Ubeaut Hard Shellac. It will probably be a squeeze to get the pots in so will look for minis. Planning to install SD Triple Shots to give desired range of sounds.

Comments/guidance appreciated.

Author:  Quine [ Mon May 06, 2013 12:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Build - based on ES-335

Nice slabs of wood!! I wouldn't add much color to it...its very pretty as is
Will you carve the top and hollow out the body?

Author:  GourmetSaint [ Mon May 06, 2013 6:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Build - based on ES-335

That's the plan...

Author:  pgroneck [ Sun May 12, 2013 3:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Build - based on ES-335

Can I ask the make of the tuners you are using? Thanks

Author:  Chris Pile [ Sun May 12, 2013 4:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Build - based on ES-335

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Can I ask the make of the tuners you are using? Thanks


Grover Imperials, I think.

Author:  GourmetSaint [ Sun May 12, 2013 9:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Build - based on ES-335

Correct

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