California Dreaming: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar
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Finally got to finish this project. Poplar and red oak neck with pine 2x4 sides. Water slide decal for the graphics and a 8K turn winding on the 3 pole bridge pickup. Volume and tone controls tuned G-D-g. 10" radius on the neck and copper foil tape in all the cavities for shielding. The orange finish is just Apple Barrel craft paint from Walmart used as a stain and a Tru oil finish.
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Comment by Poorness Studios on March 23, 2021 at 9:10am
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Very nice build.
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Comment by Bernie Edwards on March 22, 2021 at 9:16pm
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Spectacular! The decal decoration is so precise and even matches perfectly across the top of the pickup! An achievement in itself!
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Comment by Rooster on March 22, 2021 at 11:10am
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thanks y'all ............ yes Gary I did make it. Water slide decal paper for inkjet prints.
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Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on March 22, 2021 at 10:21am
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Great finish, and kudos on the slick decal job! (Did you make your own decal?) Well done!
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Comment by Keith Rearick on March 22, 2021 at 6:57am
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That is stunning.
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Comment by Uncle John on March 22, 2021 at 3:07am
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Yup. Love this one.
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