I built this box to test and see if I could mount this recycled neck onto it.To my surprise it worked out first crack. I then black washed all the wood and sanded it, then I tung oiled everything. I used knitting needles for side fret markers, an old cloth covered iron cord for a strap...and an old saddle of another junker I have kicking around...thing plays and its intonation is nice...Just that damn crooked box....lol at least it works Video soon!

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Comment by smilingdog1 on August 4, 2015 at 6:50am

I like the rustic comfortable look.

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on August 4, 2015 at 5:29am

Sweet!

Comment by Uncle John on August 4, 2015 at 1:17am

Reeds, I like it and I like beaters.  I do not want to be careful about not banging a git or getting upset if it falls over. Play em!

Comment by onesixtwocbgs on August 3, 2015 at 7:03pm
Cool!
Comment by Clock The Wolf on August 3, 2015 at 5:56pm

Beaten like a 3 egg scrambler!

Comment by Reeds Taylor on August 3, 2015 at 3:02pm

Thanks for the kind words...

Muddy I use diluted acrylic craft paint...I really water it down...and then soak the box, let dry entirely....then sand...works out ok for me...

Comment by gary sheldon on August 3, 2015 at 1:23pm

Very nice.  Gotta love those beaters.  I have one too.  A paint can lid reso.  The box is made of "Vanwood"  Vanwood is the scrap wood I find in the back of my van.

Comment by Muddy Creek Guitars on August 3, 2015 at 1:14pm
I love this look! What did you use for your black wash? It turned out great!
Comment by the anonymous pick on August 3, 2015 at 10:47am

 bet  that  has  you  grinnin   like  a  fox    eatin  sh@t   out  of  a  hairbrush   ;-)

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