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Balalaika restoration

Posted on April 23, 2012 at 1:30pm 4 Comments

I got this old balalaika from my grandma and after a closer look I decided it needs a new finish. I mean it was in a horrible condition. There's a sticker inside that says 1982 and something else in russia. Im pretty sure it says "No sandpaper was harmed in the making of this instrument". If you think chinese guitars are bad quality you should see these. Anyways here's a few pictures before the re-finish.…

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The Square - Behind the scenes

Posted on October 18, 2011 at 5:00am 0 Comments

 

I thought I'd post some pictures of the work process. The idea was to make a really cheap electric guitar. Expectations were pretty low since this was my first buld. I didn't have a clear view on what the finished product will look like. Only that it will have 3 strings and no fretboard. Everything else was decided on the fly.

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At 6:05am on December 2, 2011, JUJU said…

oh right just thought you were the same guy - glad you like the pickups thanks for the reply - i have quite a few customers in finland now and diddley bows seem to be real popular there - well if your ever in need of pickupsjust let me know i can make them to what spec you want :)

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At 5:02am on December 2, 2011, JUJU said…

Hi are you the Juha i have just made the Diddley pickup for in finland ?

At 10:57am on October 10, 2011, Loco said…
Great Craftmenship ! Butcher Block style. As a carpenter I love this look! Great job
 
 
 

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