Recent content by rauchman

Wow, that is stellar looking....really nicely done! Also, waiting in anticipation of the Meadohawk for the masses

You sir are luved....no, not that way silly

Thank you. No filler used. It does have sealer, but I wanted the grain to be 3D for lack of better term. I've learned that the larger grain pores of Swamp Ash will really give that grain texture without filler. Both Tele bodies were cut from Swamp Ash. The non grain areas are very smooth...

That.....is awesome! Any chance you have a blueprint of your nifty device, or measurements for the lengths of PVC needed?

I've done 3 Warmoth unfinished bodies with TruOil as the finish layer and 3 roasted maple necks where TruOil was used as a protectant. I would not call myself an expert, but I have experience. For the neck, I sanded to 2000 grit or so, to get a really smooth surface area. I have used mineral...

WOW, that is gorgeous! You wrote that you planed down the surface of the body to add an ebony top layer. Am I correct in assuming that you also had to reroute the top layer for pickups, bridge, neck pocket, etc.? How did you get it all to line up correctly? By the way......killer job on this.

You are a bad man. You have me looking at VIP bodies and mimicking this absolutely beautiful build....stunning. You are tickling the "I wants it" factor really high. You are a bad man for she who must obeyed, aka the wife, is getting to the point of...you want another guitar??? really...

I can say, there was enough drinking that there was no hurting from flopping!

Very cool. Every time I see a black korina body, I say to myself "self, you really need to get a black korina body since they look absolutely beautiful"

That is very cool. Enjoy!

Hola, My buddy is the singer in a cover band. Next month, he and his wife are moving to North Myrtle Beach, SC. I met him a week before graduating high school in June of 1987, along with the drummer that would form the first real band I was in. The 3 of us were in numerous bands in the late...

It's pretty easy to hammer the studs in yourself. Personally, I'd complete the finish and then install the studs. After having done 3 unfinished to finished bodies, this is my preference. If you put the studs in before you complete the finish, you'll have to tape over and protect the studs as...

Terrific info. I was planning on a 24 fret Tele with pickguard. Glad you mentioned this.

When they were more commonly available, matchbook covers worked great for this.

Put me in the "I won't buy a 7/8th's, or any neck, with the side truss rod adjust doo-hickey and without headstock truss rod adjustment". Yes, I'd love either a Vintage/Modern, or Tiltback with single truss rod. The potential for the 7/8th's is up there, but it's limited by the offerings for...