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New member, old guy!

Post by soapbarblues » Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:21 am

Greetings.
I've been bitten by the offset bug, and thought this would be a great place to hang out.
I'm now 65 and still playing in a classic rock cover band in Fl.
I also make guitars as a hobby, as well as other woodworking.
Retired 5 years ago from AT&T after 41 years.
Here is an offset I made using 100 year old barn pine with Railhammer H90Gnarly pickups.
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And I'm currently assembling this sapele jazzmaster, this is of the clear coats before more clear, wet sanding and polishing.
Thanks for having me.
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Re: New member, old guy!

Post by zhivago » Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:55 am

Welcome to the site!

I love the grain on these 8)
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Re: New member, old guy!

Post by Ursa Minor » Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:44 pm

Welcome! Nice builds!

We love build threads around here. 8)
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Re: New member, old guy!

Post by antiwork » Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:50 pm

Nice builds you have there. That Sapelle one looks like it's going to be stunning when it's finished..

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Re: New member, old guy!

Post by soapbarblues » Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:46 am

Thanks for the warm welcome and nice words.

I'm wiring the sapele JM but having a hum issue which I need to sort. Missing ground somewhere...
But it's also going to be on the heavy side with the body weighing about 5 3/4 pounds.

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