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lefty

Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:14 pm
by oigun
Today I started with a new project a lefty mosrite clone for forum member Olav.
I hope you guys can give us some pointers because I'm new to mosrites and never seen the real deal. Olav's girl has a nice aria "moclocne" So that and especially the Ed Elliot thread will help a lot.
So I put some alder together
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And routed the template.
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Thiknessed the body with my good old safeT planer.1.7" (4.3mm) for starters
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Cheerio!

Re: lefty

Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:35 pm
by dubtrub
Looks like you're off to a great start. Here's a link to some guitars I have built. There are photo's of the process, just click each link. Hope this helps.

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=773

Re: lefty

Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:58 pm
by oigun
Thanks Danny you did a GREAT job on your guitars. Your input is highly appreciated!

Re: lefty

Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:36 pm
by KRamone27
I bet the safeT planer took a long time. But like Danny said you are off to a good start. Kevin

Re: lefty

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:11 am
by Olav
A little less yappin', a bit more routin' please! ;) :lol:
And pix! I need pix!

Re: lefty

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:16 am
by EFElliott
Hi oigun,

Looks good to me! If I can help in any way, drop me a line.
"Alder" that's a good chose for body wood, I like the way it works,
finishes and sounds.

Cheers,

Ed Elliott

Re: lefty

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:26 am
by oigun
Thanks Ed!! Your building thread is a real goldmine if I have any questions and if you have any comments/pointers on my build please let me know.

Binding; YES or NO

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:36 am
by Olav
Since this is the thread about 'my' guitar, I thought I'd ask here.
I like this look;
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and this;
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So I think binding on this build will be groovy.
I also like this though;
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the clean look that a body with no binding has...
What to decide? Oigun's breathing down my neck...

Re: lefty

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:56 am
by oigun
I wonder what it will be. To bind or not to....

darn @#$%
I have to find a better way of doing this. Invest in a downcuttinspiralbit or a decent pinrouterperhaps.
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I've used a piece that came out of the waist so its hardly visible anymore.
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Ready for the carve:
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Re: lefty

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 2:22 am
by oipunkguy
pur-tee kewl 8-)