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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2012 15:43:36 GMT
Well... been getting more & more into this project, dangerously close to completion Poor baby was horribly abused by previous owner(s), neck & stick was removed with a drill, heel was chewed up in the process as was the fingerboard flap, the stick was carved up, nailed to the neck and filled in with glue.... no post, blocks etc... inside, shortly SHE WAS A MESS! Now she needs new binding & frets. Had to level the fretboard a bunch since the flap was so warped from the trauma... Here's some pics... I've really learned a lot, been trying to be patient (got the guitar last September) This guitar sounded sweet, can't wait to get her up to full potential and just be played for the next 70-80 years! Comments, questions, recommendations, etc... welcomed & appreciated!
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Post by Jaco on Feb 14, 2012 15:54:03 GMT
Sincerely hope you get'er done.....that's going to be on sweet tri cone. Best wishes that she's everything you hope she'll be. Great pics.....would love to have the skills one day to attempt such a feat.
Best,
Jaco
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2012 16:19:50 GMT
Can you go over removing / replacing the fret dots? I made a bit of a mess of mine when removing the neck, and the ones I ordered are too big. They stick out by about 1/2mm at the moment - no problem but not perfect. What are they glued in with (don't say glue). TT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2012 16:51:02 GMT
Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments. As far as the dots, I dropped some super glue over the screwheads, inserted the dots, and then added superglue around the perimeter. With a single cut file (stew mac fret/fretboard leveler) I lightly filed the dots down until flush. The biggest thing I think I've learned lately is to constantly clean the files with a brass wire brush, better, quicker & cleaner results all around. I also followed up with 400-1200 or so grit sandpaper to make everything smooth as glass. This operation was made easier for me since the frets were removed, so I could easily file along the length of the fretboard The screwholes holes were also a 'bit out of round' so I mixed black super glue (medium viscosity) with ebony sawdust and pressed it around a couple of the dots, when it was dry, I filed/sanded that down as well. Heres a pic of that... Hope this helps, it was my 1st time doing inlay work as well & I'm really enjoying it
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2012 17:23:07 GMT
Thanks for that. Ebony sawdust - easy to get hold of? TT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2012 17:50:24 GMT
Thanks for that. Ebony sawdust - easy to get hold of? TT You bet... as far as ebony sawdust... I just saved the saw dust from the ebony shim I had to make for the fretboard extension (it was drilled underneath there as well... that guy didn't know about the screws beneath the inlays I suppose!) . I got the wood from Stewart MacDonald, sold as headstock overlays.
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Post by pete1951 on Feb 14, 2012 18:07:57 GMT
Interesting to note that this does not have a 12th fret screw like Amistars of a similar age. PT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2012 18:28:09 GMT
Interesting to note that this does not have a 12th fret screw like Amistars of a similar age. PT Do you mean the screw that goes in the back into the neck joint similar to some OMI Dobro's? This guitar does have one of those... the inner block was also missing, so I made a new one... This model was one of the 1st offerings from the Continental Company, made in January 1993, 112th one made. It has the 'vintage style' 11.5 fret neck joint as well... not aware of any screws going into the 12th fret inlay, or what it would accomplish...unless to possibly hold the neck stick dowels... (?) Pretty sure Amistar came a little bit later around 1996 with a couple of people from Continental AMI...
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Post by washboardchris on Feb 14, 2012 19:05:55 GMT
Please remember ,If you are going to file pearl wear a mask (pearl dust is as bad for you as asbestos)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2012 19:19:59 GMT
Please remember ,If you are going to file pearl wear a mask (pearl dust is as bad for you as asbestos) Thanks! I was not aware of that... definitely will be better protected next time around!
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Post by thebluesbear( al) on Feb 14, 2012 21:59:48 GMT
Hi please keep us well updated am really interested to hear more
al
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Post by pete1951 on Feb 15, 2012 14:44:18 GMT
Amistar and many modern far-eastern resonators have a ply plate that not only goes under the fretboard where it is on the body , it has a small lug that goes in a small mortice under the 12th fret and is then fixed by a screw under the 12 fret dot. This does ,I think, help pull the fret-board hard onto the body (that screw by the heal would do the same)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2012 16:46:49 GMT
Glued the binding to the neck yesterday....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2012 18:06:55 GMT
Hi HOR Great posts. I'm sure you know this, but some people fill gaps where the heel meets the body with wood filler - just for asesthetic purposes. TT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2012 20:14:52 GMT
Hi HOR Great posts. I'm sure you know this, but some people fill gaps where the heel meets the body with wood filler - just for asesthetic purposes. TT Hey Deuce, Yes, I am still considering what to fill the drill holes/gap with... if I fill it at all... BTW, the 1st pic is a BEFORE picture.... I have the heel very tight to the body, there is an area near the fretboard where the neck stick was drilled/cut out ... the surrounding area is smooth & tight now... but there is still that hole... My wife thinks its kind of a battle scar... I somewhat agree, as the neck joint is very strong & solid with zero movement.... I may just leave it... my main goal is solid & complete playabilty BUT... I have considered a mixture of mahogany sawdust/super glue... all tests and past experience with wood putties fell far short and I don't see me putting any off that on this guitar. I did try a couple new tests with some different putty, still not impressed... At this point, I'm going on with all the other repairs as the heel is structurally sound, and I'll consider it a cosmetic fix for the future... Of course...more posts/pics to follow!
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