Catching Up on stuff...

 

Long time no see, huh?

Neemo singing along with Carcassi or Satie.

I though I would update the blog on the 400 projects that are half done around here.
First off is the Strat:
The strat is 'done' but I am still fiddling with it.  I'm not completely happy with the neck.  But it's getting close.
It did turn out pretty and actually plays nice.  Very different from my Gretsch 5120 in size and sound.
But that's part of the fun. Plus I learned a bunch of different tricks while working on it.

Next up is Marilyn's Tenor Ukulele.  It's Walnut back, top sides and neck, with a Bubinga fretboard.  It has a brilliant tone!  It's fun to play and I have another in the planning stages....





When I was about 14, I bought a Pre-CBS Fender Jazzmaster for $50.  I repainted it several times and later sold it for $100, and thought I was oh so clever.

I always regretted that, so I thought it would be fun to build one.  And yes, psycho-therapy would have been cheaper but there you go. 



Since last post I had gotten the blank cut out, shaped and have started the prep process. 

I've sprayed the sand and sealer and went over everything with 400 grit.  Yesterday, I was able to put on the primer.  Very thin coats, over several hours.

Sand and Sealer

Jazzmaster neck

 I ordered some Ice Blue Metallic from Re-Ranch along with the yellowing clear coat.  The end result should be a very soft green.





I also started making a Neck for the Strat out of Coccobolo.
It looks cool and weighs as much as I do.

Turns out I am allergic to Coccobolo.  Who would guess?  Actually, I am allergic to just about everything except for Diet Coke and Styrofoam packing peanuts.

 A friend from work brought me her Ukulele to be repaired (yeah, like I know what I'm doing).

It's still solid but in major need or some TLC.

I'm going to re-do the frets and try to restore the finish.  I don't want to strip it, which would be easier, but instead I'll flatten out the wrinkles and put a gloss over it.  At least that is the plan.






I've also, been working on making little wood houses for Marilyn's art show this summer.

Here we are in February and the radiches, lettuce and onions have popped up! 
This the front of the house where it's shady most of the day.  During the summer it's way too sunny for lettuce. 
Then again, everywhere else seams to be snowed in.  Ha ha ha ha ha ha!

Sorry.