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Red Vaughan
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Paint selection questions

Started this discussion. Last reply by David L. Dec 13, 2009. 3 Replies

I am building a wooden guitar (not cbg yet) and am done sanding and ready to paint it. I was wondering what would be a good option for painting on unfinished wood. I don't know whether to go for…Continue

 

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Red Vaughan replied to michael greene's discussion viola
"If you'va got a viola... put it on your lap and throw some glass on it! Let us know how she sounds. RED"
Dec 27, 2009
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"sounds incredible, great way to wake up on christmas"
Dec 25, 2009
Red Vaughan replied to El Leon's discussion Sharping notes
"I saw an old post the other day referring to Bill Nash's website www.nashguitars.com . This guy has a good list of tips and advice on how to tweak your guitar's performance and get it set up the way you want."
Dec 25, 2009
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"looks terrific, have fun!"
Dec 20, 2009
Tres Seaver commented on Red Vaughan's photo
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Me with my diddley bow

"Awesome -- cool to make something yourself that can produce such authentic tunes. I'm with Sam: put up a video or a recording!"
Dec 19, 2009
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Me with my diddley bow

"mess with it a while and the throw up a vid... looks like you are R-E-A-D-Y for some fun. the best, Wichita Sam"
Dec 19, 2009
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Me with my diddley bow

Slapped this thing together real quick yesterday... already made many adjustments. Tons of fun!
Dec 19, 2009
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"Beautifully done! Great looking 1st build!"
Dec 19, 2009
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"That is going to be really beautiful! Nice soundhole!"
Dec 18, 2009
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Dec 18, 2009
Tres Seaver left a comment for Red Vaughan
"Welcome aboard, Red! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.). Most of all, have fun! Tres."
Dec 14, 2009
Red Vaughan replied to Steven West's discussion Next question - Sources for materials
"I just did a second rate job trying to cut fret slots with a coping saw too... no bueno. I'll definitely be tryin to find a new way of doing this, maybe thinning the blade on a mitre saw. I think that sounds like the best option so far.…"
Dec 13, 2009
David L. replied to Red Vaughan's discussion Paint selection questions
"For painting a whole guitar I find car spray paint is easiest to give a nice smooth finish - you could then use waterslide paper to add the decals (easy to turn photos into decals) and finish off with car lacquer to give a long lasting finish. Or if…"
Dec 13, 2009
Red Vaughan replied to Red Vaughan's discussion Paint selection questions
"I am interested in painting on the neck where fret inlays would normally be, and I will probably end up painting the entire box, and then put designs over it. For some reason I have a desire to make a Dale Earnhardt themed guitar, think racecar…"
Dec 13, 2009

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At 8:34pm on December 14, 2009, Tres Seaver said…
Welcome aboard, Red! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).

Most of all, have fun!

Tres.
 
 
 

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