Hey popvulture thanks for saying. I'm a long-time DIYr and recently got into full builds. So yeah I make them old-fashioned, no CNC for me. I learned how to use the round over after making several Gretsch-style clear plexi guards. The round over bit is not as forgiving as a 45 or 30 degree bevel, the table has to be dead flat/square everywhere, and if it's not (mine is not), then you have to keep the cutting edge at one point. All the chatter left by the router has to be polished off by hand too, if it's to look this clean. Since I'm set up for this kinda work long-term, I don't sweat it, but now that I think about it, I used a bandsaw, router w/ table, two to three bits, sanding/polishing equipment, drill w/ various bits.popvulture wrote: ↑Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:27 pmVery cool—I particularly love that bevel, and no wonder it looks unique w that rounded edge. Super tight work around the control plate too!Debaser wrote: ↑Sat Oct 06, 2018 8:19 amThanks man. The guard is StewMac material, with a 1/8” round over edge instead of an angled bevel. Heh, It actually looks like fire when looking through it with a backlight.popvulture wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 12:05 pmThat thing is FIRE. Especially love what you did with the guard—impressive!!!
Shit, now I want one.
Since I know absolutely nothing about DIY (though definitely am interested in taking the plunge),what do you use to cut the guard?
NGD - Offset Tele content
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50,000 watts out of Mexico, this is the BorderRadio...
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Really nice guitar. Can’t believe I haven’t but the bullet on a t master yet.
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That is a great looking guitar, but im really distracted by the tele in the back.
Any other pictures of that?
Any other pictures of that?
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WOW!!!!!
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Bar bridges make everything better.
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I'm glad you guys understand this
Now excuse me while I wipe the drool off my Offset Tele that was stepped over..
Especially those made of aluminum..
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And especially ANYTHING Tim Harman of Tru arc does. Those serpentunes have completely transformed every gretsch I've ever owned.
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Beautiful
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that's NSFW
"With the resurgence of offsets it seems like we're also seeing a resurgence of people who don't know what to do with them" - 601210
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In the club ...
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Wow those are awesome! Look nice with the black pickguard, great with the tort.
Oh no I didn't need to see this. I'm curious about one for my hollowbody.DesmondWafers wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:41 amAnd especially ANYTHING Tim Harman of Tru arc does. Those serpentunes have completely transformed every gretsch I've ever owned.
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These things inspired me to customize my own...
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Is that an MFD in the neck position?
Nice.
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