Boutique Gear: When did you fall for them?

DAY FOUR

Using TRU OIL to finish my flamed Wild Maple top...

Its ONLY 8 coats. I plan to hit 20 coats, then do a quick buff n shine... then its onto the Mahogany back....

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Check out how the flames "dance" a little with a position shift...

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tany said:
wah nice man! where's the neck and stuff?
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Coming in maybe 1 month's time? USACG is really tied down with orders so its like a 2 month wait... but no issue, its going to be at least 1 more month before the body is done.

Neck is a maple neck with Pau Ferro fretboard, no inlays (FINALLY) and reverse headstock.

KennethC said:
Shred, very beautiful piece you got. How much did it cost you again?
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Its cost me a mere USD300, which is almost 50% off! Why? Because of this defect...

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Unbelievable eh? :D


ChanMin said:
but dude.. why didnt you just clear coat the body?
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Well, I don't like that glossy glossy look... and I really prefer oil finishes, other than for tonal reasons, I love the look. Sure, a clear coat will not get dirty and stuff, but I kind of want that to happen to this guitar.. its going to be a guitar I will play and bring out to jam or perform.
 
50% off cos of that little smudge-like thingy on the bottom left of the pic?

8O

Good job dude...when I have the money and time I'll ask you where u got it and other stuff. :)

BTW, a slight digression, but did u try the skreddy mayo, Shred?
 
That's more than a smudge. That's a chuck of wood that got ripped off by the router bit but it's still an awesome price for such a good quality body.

Great work on the top Daniel. Remember, patience is the key!!!! You know who to call if you have any questions :wink:
 
KennethC said:
Good job dude...when I have the money and time I'll ask you where u got it and other stuff. :)

BTW, a slight digression, but did u try the skreddy mayo, Shred?
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Heheh... its not too expensive lah, if you want basic stuff, not like some 5A top lah and weird add ons... you could be looking at like 200USD (body) + 250USD (neck) + 80USD shipping.. not too exp for top quality stuff from www.usacustomguitars.com

Nope, haven't tried the Mayo, but go to google video, Fatback (TGP member) has a few vids demo-ing the Mayo.
 
empty71 said:
Great work on the top Daniel. Remember, patience is the key!!!! You know who to call if you have any questions :wink:
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I'm going very slowly man. And when I feel rough spots, I whip out the 00000 grade steel wool and its GONE! Hehe... I understand how this steel wool thing works and what "lightly does it" means now.

Oh ya, I HAD to itchy backside, spread a little Tru Oil on 1 side of the guitar, just to see what it does... and MY GOODNESS. I am so GLAD i went tru oil... I'm just... stunned by the way the oil brings out the grain & colour of the mahogany... I'm just being a noob here anyway.

Yeah, thanks for the help. I always have the nagging feeling I"m not doing it really right? But well, its supposed to be one of the eaiser finishes to apply so going slow.
 
TEASER!

A couple of POORLY taken shots with a camera phone... hehehe...

Tomorrow, I'll snap some good ones.


My USACG body, been oiling the mahogany for the past few weeks. This is what it looks like now.

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