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My version of a Les Paul Junior
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Author:  martintaylor [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 1:15 am ]
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I had forgotten what a rock beast these little guitars could be. Flamed Australian Red Cedar drop top, Mahogany body and neck, Rosewood fretboard, Nitro finish and the amazing Mick Brierley hand wound P90 pickup. Bring back my punk days, I'll be destroying my ears in the shed.

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Author:  martintaylor [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 1:16 am ]
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Oh, and ebony pickguard, headstock, truss rod cover and control cover

Author:  Chris Pile [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:33 am ]
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Loving every inch of it!

Author:  Glen H [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:58 am ]
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Very nice!

Author:  sdsollod [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:32 am ]
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Wow! Nicer than any Jr. I've ever seen...

Author:  Alex Kleon [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:32 am ]
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WOW! Just about perfect!

Alex

Author:  Bryan Bear [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:43 am ]
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Wow, I love that burst!

Author:  Conor_Searl [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:10 am ]
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I had some punk days too, maybe don't go too far back into them with this one... ;)

Author:  Freeman [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:34 pm ]
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Stunning. I love the top.

Author:  dzsmith [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:49 pm ]
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Very nice!

Author:  rlrhett [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:12 pm ]
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Really great pictures too. How do you get that crisp white background and subtle shadows?


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Author:  Clinchriver [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:11 am ]
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Thats a nice one

Author:  martintaylor [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:09 am ]
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rlrhett wrote:
Really great pictures too. How do you get that crisp white background and subtle shadows?


Thanks. These shots were taken with my iPhone in my lounge room against a white wall and standing on a white piece of furniture. I then brought them into Photoshop and cleaned them up. I'm a Graphic Designer so I guess I have an advantage. I can probably put together a tutorial based on one of these pics to show the process if people are interested.

Author:  rlrhett [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:11 am ]
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martintaylor wrote:
rlrhett wrote:
Really great pictures too. How do you get that crisp white background and subtle shadows?


Thanks. These shots were taken with my iPhone in my lounge room against a white wall and standing on a white piece of furniture. I then brought them into Photoshop and cleaned them up. I'm a Graphic Designer so I guess I have an advantage. I can probably put together a tutorial based on one of these pics to show the process if people are interested.


I sure would. There was a good thread on photographing guitars, but it involved building a large plexiglass box painted white on the inside and an overhead lighting rig. If you got those results with an iPhone and leaning the guitar against a white wall, I’d love to learn how.


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Author:  Conor_Searl [ Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:44 pm ]
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martintaylor wrote:
rlrhett wrote:
Really great pictures too. How do you get that crisp white background and subtle shadows?


Thanks. These shots were taken with my iPhone in my lounge room against a white wall and standing on a white piece of furniture. I then brought them into Photoshop and cleaned them up. I'm a Graphic Designer so I guess I have an advantage. I can probably put together a tutorial based on one of these pics to show the process if people are interested.



I'd love that too.

Author:  dofthesea [ Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:56 pm ]
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Nice design overall it look sweet

Author:  SteveCourtright [ Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:33 pm ]
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I love a good tutorial. Have at it! BTW, wonderful work on that instrument. Fantastic top.

Author:  Bosco Birdswood [ Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:31 am ]
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Can I ask, did you use straight nitro or pre-cat?

Where did you get it from in Aus?


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Author:  martintaylor [ Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:17 am ]
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Bosco Birdswood wrote:
Can I ask, did you use straight nitro or pre-cat?
Where did you get it from in Aus?


Straight Nitro from Durabond, 851 and you need to use their thinners 1220

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