Project Pinky

[ZoSo65]

Hi guys, how have you all been? Hope your doing good.
I started another project. It's for my step daughter, and of course she wants it to be pink.
Here's some pics of the progress so far, all post more as it goes.

Black Walnut getting split
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/splitchunk.jpg

Two of the milled pieces glued and clamped.
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/clamped.jpg

Glued and ready for some shaping.
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/glued.jpg

Basic shape finished
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/basicshape.jpg

cont...

[ZoSo65]

cont...

This is a little test of the finish.
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/test_pink.jpg

Did some body shaping and set the quilt. It's finally starting to look like something,,LOL

Body shaped
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/bodyshape.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/bodyshape2.jpg

Quilt finished
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/quiltdone.jpg

That's it for now.

[Rabies]

Wow!! That's really impressive to have those skills...looks great so far!!!

[duhvoodooman]

Man, I wish I had woodworking skills like that!! That's going to be a genuine piece of art when it's finished, ZoSo. Can't wait to see more pix as she progresses!! :cool:

[tot_Ou_tard]

That's spectacular ZoSo. That quilt is really sweet. Keep the pictures a'coming!

Vood, he is good, true, but he does get a little help from them Goth Elphs at night!

[ZoSo65]

Hey thanks guys, it's appreciated. :)
Gonna' try and route all the holes out and maybe do some neck work tomorrow.
If everything goes OK, I should have the finish sprayed on by the end of the week. *fingers crossed*

No Elphs this time tot,,,LOL

[SuperSwede]

Zoso, that is one Class A guitar! Nice work!

[tot_Ou_tard]

ZoSo, did you sketch the body shape first, use a tracing, or did you freehand it?

[ZoSo65]

Thanks SS. :)
tot, I traced the deluxe strat body I have, then made a template out of mdf, modified it a slight bit, clamped it on the walnut and routed the new shape.
Almost all the routing is done with templates that I make. The belly relief and arm relief, I just eye-balled it with a belt sander to get the initial shape then hand sanded them to get them flowing properly.

[warren0728]

man that is really looking great...can't wait to see it finished

ww

[Tone2TheBone]

Thats what we like to see...pictures. What a great project. Show us more as it evolves. :)

[aeolian]

I consider wood one of the true wonders of nature. That walnut and the maple are spectacular.

aeolian

[sunvalleylaw]

I consider wood one of the true wonders of nature. That walnut and the maple are spectacular.

aeolian

Zoso: might you use a maple neck? Looks really sweet so far!

[ZoSo65]

Zoso: might you use a maple neck? Looks really sweet so far!
Yep, Maple on Maple. I'm actually going to tint the neck white,, this is going to be really different looking, at least I think :eek:

[tot_Ou_tard]

Thanks SS. :)
tot, I traced the deluxe strat body I have, then made a template out of mdf, modified it a slight bit, clamped it on the walnut and routed the new shape.
Almost all the routing is done with templates that I make. The belly relief and arm relief, I just eye-balled it with a belt sander to get the initial shape then hand sanded them to get them flowing properly.
Have you ever thought about designing your own signature body shape?

[kerc]

That is looking gooooooood. :D

[Tinky-Winky]

It looks really good, but I also have heard that walnut, though not often used, is a really good sounding wood. I can't wait to hear what it sounds like!

[ZoSo65]

I was finally able to do some work on my project. Hopefully this weekend won't be a total loss and I can get some more finished.
I'm going to use a pre-cat lacquer on this one, it's fully cured in 24hrs, No nitro wait *snicker* So it will be finished for Christmas. Plus it's a little more durable, which will be good for my step daughter,,hehe

Back Routed
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/backroute.jpg

Control Cavity
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/controlcav.jpg

Top Routed
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/toproute.jpg

Top Routed (different angle)
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/toproute2.jpg

cont,,,

[ZoSo65]

,,,cont

My dye concoction at this point,,,
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/dye1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/dye2.jpg

That's it for now,,,see'ya soon.


Have you ever thought about designing your own signature body shape?
Thought of it, just haven't decided on what shape yet

[warren0728]

wow that is looking great!

ww

[Tim]

Fantastic work ZoSo. Like Tone said, pictures are great to show to your friends. We will be waiting to see the next process in pictures. The finshed project will be a masterpiece for sure.

[Spudman]

Wow that is beautiful. You are going to have Trem drooling profusely.

[Hogfullofblues]

Wow is right! That just looks exceptional.

[duhvoodooman]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

(Speechless with awe & wonder....)

[tot_Ou_tard]

I was finally able to do some work on my project. Hopefully this weekend won't be a total loss and I can get some more finished.
I'm going to use a pre-cat lacquer on this one, it's fully cured in 24hrs, No nitro wait *snicker* So it will be finished for Christmas. Plus it's a little more durable, which will be good for my step daughter,,hehe

What is pre-CAT lacquer & at what point & why do cats get involved?
I suppose that if you were going for a furball finish...

I didn't realize that this is a gift for your step daughter! Too cool!

[Katastrophe]

What is pre-CAT lacquer & at what point & why do cats get involved?
I suppose that if you were going for a furball finish...

I didn't realize that this is a gift for your step daughter! Too cool!

That's our ZoSo, one heck of a purrr-fectionist. Sorry, couldn't resist on that one!

The guitar's gonna look beautiful, and your daughter should be proud. Mrs. Katastrophe even commented on how good the guitar is looking, and she normally rolls her eyes when I try to talk guitar with her.;) :D

[tot_Ou_tard]

That's our ZoSo, one heck of a purrr-fectionist. Sorry, couldn't resist on that one!

The guitar's gonna look beautiful, and your daughter should be proud. Mrs. Katastrophe even commented on how good the guitar is looking, and she normally rolls her eyes when I try to talk guitar with her.;) :D
Ooooo, commision her a gen-u-wine ZoSo guitar & you n' Mrs Kat
(there seems to be a surfeit of cats in this thread) can jam into the night.

--With headphones, of course, so as not to wake baby Kat.

[ZoSo65]

Latest news,,,LOL

New color!
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/newcolor.jpg

Before and after fret marker replacement. In the pic the new ones are only placed for test fitting.
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/prepink.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/fittedpink.jpg

Got this idea the other night when I was thinking of some kind of label for the headstock.
Hell with the label, let it be part of it! (this is only the rough cut)
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/ruffneck.jpg
yes, that's my stepdaughters name,, heh

,,, till next time.

[tot_Ou_tard]

http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/ruffneck.jpg
yes, that's my stepdaughters name,, heh

Now that is freakin' cool! Great idea ZoSo.

You should make raindrop shaped fret markers.

Rain is a great name for a rock star.

[ZoSo65]

Thanks tot!
I thought about doing the raindrop markers, but I'm limited on time

Got a good 9+ hours work done on the project over the weekend.

Cleaned up the headstock.
(penciled part of letters is just roughed in)
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/finalcut.jpg

Fret markers in, neck stained, and sealed.
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/neckfrontsealer.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/neckrearsealer.jpg

Got rear of body primed and quilt sealed.
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/bodysealer.jpg

Plus a few odds and ends got taken care of.
A good final sanding and I'll be laying on the color and clear coats.

Over and out.

[duhvoodooman]

Very impressive, Z-man, very impressive indeed! Man, I wish I had skills like that! :cool:

[warren0728]

that guitar is really looking great...i have trouble helping conner with his pinewood derby cars for cub scouts....

ww

[tremoloman]

That guitar looks AMAZING... you are one seriously talented individual! I only wish I had ½ the skill you do. Please keep sending pics! :)

[ZoSo65]

Thank You guys :)

Here's a quicky, just got home from doing this:

White on back of neck finished.
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/neckwhite.jpg

Burst and one coat of clear on.
http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/nguitar/bodyburst.jpg

I need to soften the burst a bit on the bottom (by controls)
Hey, what do you expect for my first time doing a burst,,LOL

[sunvalleylaw]

Thank You guys :)

Here's a quicky, just got home from doing this:

I need to soften the burst a bit on the bottom (by controls)


Beautiful!! Looks good enough to eat, and that it would taste like one of those berry ice cream Cap'n Crunch type bars. :D How are you going to bring out the letters on the head stock? Or maybe just WOW us once you do with some pics. :D

[ZoSo65]

Just got her done!
I think it came out OK, considering I had to strip it down, re-dye, re-lacquer, etc., etc.
There's even pink strings on her. LOL
Gave her a test run through my DeltaBlues, and she sounds real good. That surprised me since the PUPs where some no-namers,,hehe
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o301/jeepsir/rainaxe.jpg

[sunvalleylaw]

Just got her done!
I think it came out OK, considering I had to strip it down, re-dye, re-lacquer, etc., etc.
There's even pink strings on her. LOL
Gave her a test run through my DeltaBlues, and she sounds real good. That surprised me since the PUPs where some no-namers,,hehe
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o301/jeepsir/rainaxe.jpg

Wow that is some amazing skiil and dedication you displayed making that for your daughter. May you enjoy many times rocking together!!

Merry Christmas!

Steve

[duhvoodooman]

Truly spectacular, Zoso! I don't suppose you'd consider adopting me??? :confused: ;) :D

[warren0728]

man zoso that is great...your daughter is gonna love it!! Excellent job!!

ww

[Spudman]

That's beautiful. Great job! I wish I would have had a dad like you. Pretty lucky girl ya got there.

[SuperSwede]

Fantastic looking guitar.. GJ ZOSO!

[tot_Ou_tard]

That is way more than freakin' cool ZoSo.

Just way more.

My son's fiance dyes her hair pink (on the days that it isn't purple, or lime green, or ..).

She would just kill for that guitar.


Where'd'you find pink string?

[Iago]

Damn.. amazing! Zoso more pics please!!!

[ZoSo65]

Thanks everyone :)
She really likes it. I'll wait till Feb. to refinish it with good'ole nitro lacquer ;)
I'm also starting another project, an SG neck-through-body,,woot! :R

[tot_Ou_tard]

Thanks everyone :)
She really likes it. I'll wait till Feb. to refinish it with good'ole nitro lacquer ;)
I'm also starting another project, an SG neck-through-body,,woot! :R
I was just about to ask how Rain liked her present.


I can't wait to see the progress of that SG.

[DaveO]

Excellent work. Really liked the added touches, like the pink markers and white on the back of the headstock. Just curious-How much time (in hours) do you have in it? I have put together Part-O-Casters but never a full build like this.
Thanks, Dave