lefty

[oigun]

Today I started with a new project a lefty mosrite clone for forum member Olav.
I hope you guys can give us some pointers because I'm new to mosrites and never seen the real deal. Olav's girl has a nice aria "moclocne" So that and especially the Ed Elliot thread will help a lot.
So I put some alder together

And routed the template.

Thiknessed the body with my good old safeT planer.1.7" (4.3mm) for starters


Cheerio!

[dubtrub]

Looks like you're off to a great start. Here's a link to some guitars I have built. There are photo's of the process, just click each link. Hope this helps.

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=773

[oigun]

Thanks Danny you did a GREAT job on your guitars. Your input is highly appreciated!

[KRamone27]

I bet the safeT planer took a long time. But like Danny said you are off to a good start. Kevin

[Olav]

A little less yappin', a bit more routin' please!
And pix! I need pix!

[EFElliott]

Hi oigun,

Looks good to me! If I can help in any way, drop me a line.
"Alder" that's a good chose for body wood, I like the way it works,
finishes and sounds.

Cheers,

Ed Elliott

[oigun]

Thanks Ed!! Your building thread is a real goldmine if I have any questions and if you have any comments/pointers on my build please let me know.

[Olav]

Since this is the thread about 'my' guitar, I thought I'd ask here.
I like this look;

and this;

So I think binding on this build will be groovy.
I also like this though;

the clean look that a body with no binding has...
What to decide? Oigun's breathing down my neck...

[oigun]

I wonder what it will be. To bind or not to....

darn @#$%
I have to find a better way of doing this. Invest in a downcuttinspiralbit or a decent pinrouterperhaps.

I've used a piece that came out of the waist so its hardly visible anymore.


Ready for the carve:

[oipunkguy]

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