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V8 project
- Thread starter JIO
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I totally get it. A long time ago I used to be pretty conceited, but I've worked on it, and now I'm perfect.
Ric5
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Did you have to get a permit from the town for that frikkin headstock?
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Ric5
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- Jun 30, 2010
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Does Gibson make an 8 string that this seller copied?
If they do, that's how the headstock should look!
If they do, that's how the headstock should look!
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Thanks! It was tricky but I've done hs modding/detailing in the past so I just figured out how to best accomplish it. Using a router for that application took a plan, a rig, a steady hand, concentration and a little luck.I don't think so - at least I'm not aware they ever did. They did make a 34" scale SG-style neck-dive bomber, but not even a 5 string SG-style bass has ever been offered by Gibson. Most likely because it would neck-dive like crazy.
I just cut out the 4 'pick-guard' sections... well, one is a pick-guard - the others are decoration posing as pick-guards.
Rough cut, much filing to smooth all contours and then bevel-rout the perimeters. Once that's done and they are screwed into place, I can determine where I can remove wood.
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IIRC it was Rosanna RosannadanaAnna Rosanna Dana!
When comedy was rock & roll!
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Used a rubber Dremel chuck with a sandpaper sleeve on my drill-press to shape/hone the edges. Worked pretty good - nothing aggressive so just a matter of feeling, sanding, feeling, sanding until it felt smooth and flowing. Considering my options for creating the steep bevel. Most labor option is cutting the same shapes of MDF. Three, as two are the same. Just wondering if I could pull it off using balsa wood, which I could cut and shape w/an Exato knife and fine sandpaper - even a fingernail emory-board. Just need a 3/8" base for the router-bit roller to lightly skirt/follow. I know it's sorta' backwards (as in, I should have just cut the shapes of MDF to start with, but I thought I could do it w/o going that... route.
Actually... something that should work is using this bit with its roller skirting the pg shape edges creating the necessary platform for the deep bevel. I usually use it to cut pg plastic following a cavity/neck-pocket below, but if I mounted it facing up on my router table... yes, this should do what I need. If balsa, no need to further sand or shape - ready to bevel. I'll have to see what's available at my local HW store. If I use MDF, I could over-cut the three shapes and skim the contours smooth. Where there is a will, there is a way.
Actually... something that should work is using this bit with its roller skirting the pg shape edges creating the necessary platform for the deep bevel. I usually use it to cut pg plastic following a cavity/neck-pocket below, but if I mounted it facing up on my router table... yes, this should do what I need. If balsa, no need to further sand or shape - ready to bevel. I'll have to see what's available at my local HW store. If I use MDF, I could over-cut the three shapes and skim the contours smooth. Where there is a will, there is a way.
What about something like this in the drill press and work slowly? (Or use a much thinner template material)
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My personal favorite is my 1x30 belt sander.
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My personal favorite is my 1x30 belt sander.
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Already tried that - my drill press isn't as high-speed as my router and free-handing with a router bit is not worth attempting. (as in, I want to keep my fingers in tact)
This is the bevel bit I am using. Getting the bevel right the first time requires a smooth guide for the roller bearing. There's always a bit of fine-tuning/fussing after - but the work should be 95% done after the bevel rout.
