Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by antisymmetric » Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:54 am

I like where you're going with this! :-*
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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by CROSS_guitars » Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:37 pm

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by RIORIO » Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:03 am

CROSS_guitars wrote:
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Now just make me a black blocks and binding neck to go with it! :)

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by s_mcsleazy » Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:00 am

CROSS_guitars wrote:
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is this going to be a full scale mustang by any chance?
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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by CROSS_guitars » Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:03 am

RIORIO wrote:
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CROSS_guitars wrote:
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Now just make me a black blocks and binding neck to go with it! :)
Thinking about it. ;)

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by CROSS_guitars » Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:04 am

s_mcsleazy wrote:
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CROSS_guitars wrote:
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is this going to be a full scale mustang by any chance?
Yeah, the body was made for a full scale neck.

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by s_mcsleazy » Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:06 am

CROSS_guitars wrote:
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Yeah, the body was made for a full scale neck.
you have my interest
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Post by RIORIO » Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:39 am

It’s incredible. Super light. I love the faded orange MJT finish

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by CROSS_guitars » Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:33 am

Sneak Peak

Rescued Tasmanian King Billy Pine.

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by CROSS_guitars » Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:00 pm

I wasn't going to share this yet.
But I've been working on the Cross "KayMaster"

Made from Rescued Tasmanian King Billy (an old table)
Similar to Basswood in weight and density but has much nicer grain and smell.

The pickguard you see still has the protective layer on it. It's clear polycarbonate which I'll paint the back gold.
Might even do a pinstripe around the edge.

I'm going natural for this build but with maybe a slight brown burst around the edges.

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:24 pm

CROSS_guitars wrote:
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That's LOVELY Cross!!! I love the shape and everything, especially how the tremolo plate complements the back and inside edge of the guard!!!
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http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=104282&p=1438384#p1438384

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by CROSS_guitars » Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:46 pm

Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
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CROSS_guitars wrote:
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That's LOVELY Cross!!! I love the shape and everything, especially how the tremolo plate complements the back and inside edge of the guard!!!
Thanks heaps!
It was an easy decision to install the Jag/Jazz trem for that exact reason.

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:51 pm

CROSS_guitars wrote:
Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:46 pm
Thanks heaps!
It was an easy decision to install the Jag/Jazz trem for that exact reason.
Something about the pickguard shape looks cozy and inviting. Based on that alone, I bet it would be comfy to play :D
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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by CROSS_guitars » Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:31 pm

I hope so.
It was fun carving the belly contour on the front of the body for a change.

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Re: Cross Guitars - projects and restorations

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:14 am

CROSS_guitars wrote:
Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:31 pm
I hope so.
It was fun carving the belly contour on the front of the body for a change.
I didn't even notice that! It's subtle, or maybe just the lighting. That's awesome!!
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