Derek Trucks Inspired Velocity

[Dero08]

I’ve been playing slide guitar for the past few years … still searching for a guitar with comfortable access down at the 18-22 frets. My favorite guitarist right now is Derek Trucks, so I’m going with a mahogany body, mahogany neck:

https://flic.kr/p/2og8Siu

https://flic.kr/p/2og6ivh

 

[Dero08]

Grain filled with Timbermate Cherry:

https://flic.kr/p/2og7M94

5 coats of Cherry Danish oil … last coat had some JE Moser Red Oil Soluble Dye mixed in:

https://flic.kr/p/2og7LY9

 

[Dero08]

I’m going for a vintage heritage cherry kind of vibe … going to use tru oil from here on out

https://flic.kr/p/2og6i4L

 

[Strat Avenger]

Looks incredible. What did you sand the grain filler with?

 

[stratamania]

Looks good so far. What do you have planned for the top of the body?

Also, I have used both products for finishing but I was wondering why follow up Danish Oil, with Tru-Oil?

 

[Dero08]

Looks incredible. What did you sand the grain filler with?

i dilute it with water and apply the grain filler with a rag, so it goes on pretty thin (lesson learned from my first build). I used 5”synthetic sanding discs on a round sanding block … I think I started with 220, then went up to 600. I only go as low as I need to work off the filler without having to apply a lot of pressure.

 

[Dero08]

Looks good so far. What do you have planned for the top of the body?

Also, I have used both products for finishing but I was wondering why follow up Danish Oil, with Tru-Oil?

i’m doing the same with the top. I went with a natural masked binding, so taped off the top and started with the back.

I feel like danish oil and tru oil have slight finishing differences … the danish oil penetrates well but doesn’t really build up much. The tru oil seems to offer more surface protection. Also, I like the contrasting colors as it seems to help with giving depth to the grain (At least in my mind.

 

[Dero08]

Question for the group …. I need to clean up the natural masked binding in some places …. Any tips? maybe a thin file?

 

[stratamania]

i’m doing the same with the top. I went with a natural masked binding, so taped off the top and started with the back.

I feel like danish oil and tru oil have slight finishing differences … the danish oil penetrates well but doesn’t really build up much. The tru oil seems to offer more surface protection. Also, I like the contrasting colors as it seems to help with giving depth to the grain (At least in my mind.

Okay, I get the idea.

 

[stratamania]

Question for the group …. I need to clean up the natural masked binding in some places …. Any tips? maybe a thin file?

Probably a sharp blade to scrape would be a better approach than a file.

 

[Dero08]

Here’s the top and side:

https://flic.kr/p/2ogbd3t

https://flic.kr/p/2ogcDQG

 

[bagman67]

That is sexy as all get-out. Beautiful work. Totally unlike the crimson SG with which Derek Trucks is associated, but also totally evocative of it. Keep on updating us, we love our guitar-build pr0n.

 

[Dero08]

Here’s where the body is at … it’s 2 coats of Crystalac in. I‘ll probably put a few more on tomorrow, let it cure, then buff it out. I got the last bit of hardware today, so I’ll post a mock-up tomorrow. Will probably solder the pots and capacitors tomorrow too.

https://flic.kr/p/2ohoMb9

 

[Spud]

Here’s where the body is at … it’s 2 coats of Crystalac in. I‘ll probably put a few more on tomorrow, let it cure, then buff it out. I got the last bit of hardware today, so I’ll post a mock-up tomorrow. Will probably solder the pots and capacitors tomorrow too.

https://flic.kr/p/2ohoMb9

That looks awesome!

 

[ragamuffin]

That top is fantastic!

 

[Waraxe]

I love when mahogany gets that 3d stripe effect

 

[Dero08]

I love when mahogany gets that 3d stripe effect

Totally! I did the unique choice top because I love that flamed mahogany look.

 

[rauchman]

F'ing awesome. Loving that striping effect on the surface

 

[wormbot]

I miss the build phase of my VIP. Makes me want to buy another warmoth just for the finishing part. This gets addictive.

Amazing work!

 

[Dero08]

Good morning everyone! I got really busy with work and kids sports, and haven’t had a chance to finish this. will try to finish soon. Here’s a mock-up:

https://flic.kr/p/2oRsMYS