Elias Graves
Common misfit
Whatever it is, it's inside the lacquer. 
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Whatever it is, it's inside the lacquer.
Elias Graves
Common misfit
This is what I see.
Elias Graves
Common misfit
From across the room. 
Elias Graves
Common misfit
Ha! That'll teach you to land in my paint, bub.
irishstu
really experienced
How the hell did you leave an X-Acto knife in there?
Flatspotter
What?
Maybe he's a surgeon.
Ignored Member
Neutered male
Cut for the very first time
Guitar Heel
Demented Trick
jelloman
Couch'd Tater...
Elias Graves
Common misfit
Elias Graves
Common misfit
The speck-ectomy was successful. The patient pulled through.
Now moving on to 1,000 grit wet sanding. This is when the glow starts to appear.
Now moving on to 1,000 grit wet sanding. This is when the glow starts to appear.
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Elias Graves
Common misfit
And 1,500 grit. This is looking good!
I think I'll stop here with the top and move on to the sides.
I think I'll stop here with the top and move on to the sides.
Elias Graves
Common misfit
The visibility of the medullary rays is cool.
I like this view of the top. Some freaky shit in there.
Flatspotter
What?
Don't try to pull that science shit here.
Elias Graves
Common misfit
irishstu
really experienced
Nice surgery.
Is it weird that I looked at that about 5 times before I realised it didn't say "nice sugary snax"?
Elias Graves
Common misfit
The finish is still too soft to mess with. The cold weather, I fear, is slowing the drying.
So I did a little soldering.
Specs for the gearheads:
Control plate: Stainless steel, polished, drilled for Gibson style 3way toggle switch.
Switch: Panasonic short frame. Came with the control plate and I think I like it better than the switchcraft. It has a more distinct snap to the engagement. I believe this is the same switch you get if you buy a Gotoh brand switch and they're used in 6000 series MIJ Gretches as well as the Epi Elitist.
Pots: 250k CTS, 10% tolerance, low friction.
Jack: Switchcraft mono.
Capacitor: Late 60s NOS Mullard "Tropical Fish" .047. I think it's the same polypropylene as the Orange Drop. It's biggest role was as the cap in the original Vox wah pedal. I think it looks cool.
I have two sets of knobs that fit.
1930s bakelite knobs taken from grandma's Trutone radio.
Or a set of chrome Hipshots with rubber o rings.
Got the bridge/pickup assembled.
So I did a little soldering.
Specs for the gearheads:
Control plate: Stainless steel, polished, drilled for Gibson style 3way toggle switch.
Switch: Panasonic short frame. Came with the control plate and I think I like it better than the switchcraft. It has a more distinct snap to the engagement. I believe this is the same switch you get if you buy a Gotoh brand switch and they're used in 6000 series MIJ Gretches as well as the Epi Elitist.
Pots: 250k CTS, 10% tolerance, low friction.
Jack: Switchcraft mono.
Capacitor: Late 60s NOS Mullard "Tropical Fish" .047. I think it's the same polypropylene as the Orange Drop. It's biggest role was as the cap in the original Vox wah pedal. I think it looks cool.
I have two sets of knobs that fit.
1930s bakelite knobs taken from grandma's Trutone radio.
Or a set of chrome Hipshots with rubber o rings.
Got the bridge/pickup assembled.