Fretless 5 String Competition - Simnett Guitars

[Rip Topaz]

Very nice looking. Thanks for the info.

 

[kuso]

haha



I'd definitely recommend it.. it's easy to use and very tough. Depending on the kind of finish you're looking for it can either be brushed, or thinned down (with Cellulose thinners) and wiped on with a cloth as you would with an oil finish and of course it can be sprayed (again, when thinned). Only problem is I'm not sure if it's available over your side of the pond

Personally I brush it on and then buff by hand using 'Rustin's Burnishing Cream' and polishing cloth... it's a lot of work but I prefer to work by hand instead of using power tools all the time.

Here's an example...

That looks awesome. I think I just found what I'm going to use for a finish on my build!

 

[Rip Topaz]

That looks awesome. I think I just found what I'm going to use for a finish on my build!

Yeah that's kinda what I'm thinking too, assuming I can find a place to get it!!

 

[Simo]

Body cut to shape (wiped over with a damp cloth to raise the grain).

 

[adam.beauchene]

Body cut to shape (wiped over with a damp cloth to raise the grain).

That's one beautiful hunk of wood, brother. Nice design, too.

 

[Simo]

Thanks very much

I've spent some time today drawing up a plan for this project... I'm going with a 34" scale, 19mm spacing, lined fretboard (the 2 lines you can see mark the 24th fret & the end of the fretboard), also the body will be chambered (outlined in red). I'm toying with the idea of adding an F-Hole... or rather an S-Hole, as it's the 'S' from the Simnett logo

 

[CH Design]

Simo,
Is there a reason why you cut out the body before gluing the top on?

 

[Simo]

Simo,
Is there a reason why you cut out the body before gluing the top on?

Yes, this body is going to be chambered, so it needs to be routed before the top can be glued on.

 

[CH Design]

Yes, this body is going to be chambered, so it needs to be routed before the top can be glued on.

Ahhhh ... that makes perfect sense! I forgot that you were going to chamber it.

 

[Rip Topaz]

My opinion, the "S"-hole is a great idea. I'd do it.

 

[pilotjones]

The "S" looks great, but what thickness is the top? those "ears" created by the S look like they might be prone to breakage with a hard knock.

 

[Simo]

The "S" looks great, but what thickness is the top? those "ears" created by the S look like they might be prone to breakage with a hard knock.

The top, including the veneer that will be sandwiched in between will end up around 3/8" thick, so that shouldn't be a problem at all.

 

[15000volts]

I dig the design. proceed!

 

[Simo]

Template is done, ready for routing tomorrow...

 

[Raccio14]

Wouldn't you drill out the control cavity at the same time?

 

[Simo]

No, I'll be routing the control cavity from the rear, the say way I would with a non-chambered body.

 

[Simo]

Chambers routed, ready for the top be be glued on..

 

[Simo]

The top is now glued to the body, along with a dyed black Sycamore veneer...

 

[questionmark?]

wow, very inspiring work, thank you!

 

[Eric Perry]

Very nice! Subscribed for progress pics.