I actually really like the splotch caused by the droplet from the last video, and how it leaves a bare spot on the sunburst. I think it actually really gives it character.
Great post! Really appreciate your Dad humor (being a Dad, and all), and your easy does it, perfectionist attitude. I’ve put together my own parts- caster Strat. I would like to get a Novo, which is why I’m here...really nice job!
Hey thanks... and thanks for watching... really appreciate it. You are the first to comment on my dad humour and I’m glad you didn’t find too cringe 😬🙄
Another great video. I love the idea of how you routed the lifeguard on the pedestals for someone that doesn't have a routing table One thing, when using mesh pads up to 12k grit, you can dry sand thru
I'm doing my first build with a 3-color burst. Unfortunately mine didn't turn out as pretty as yours. What I've seen in many videos for the clear coat is to do 3 light to medium coats and let dry thoroughly for a couple of days. Do 3 more and same drying time. After you apply however many coats you want (never more than 3 coats per spray session), start level sanding after 2-3 weeks of drying/curing, using successive grits around 1200, 1500, 2000. I think on my neck I did 800, 1200, 1500. It will be hazy but then clean with naptha. Then get some foam buffing pads for your drill. Use a medium polish and a fine polish. Start with the medium, polish until you feel you've gotten as far as you can. Wipe it clean so that none of the polish residue remains or it will get mixed with the fine polish. I guess you could clean it with naptha, especially if you've touched it with your fingers. Then, use the fine polish with a different foam buffing pad and polish it until you get the mirror finish. Some people will then use a swirl remover which I think can be applied with a soft cloth, and maybe finish with a preservation polish. I got my lacquer and polishes from StewMac.com. Between the medium and fine polishes, let the guitar sit for about 15 minutes to cool off before going to the fine. I'm a novice and in a steep learning curve so I'm not trying to be a know-it-all. I'm just sharing what I've studied, and it did work great on the neck. What's cool is to watch these videos, then try it myself and get the same results. I really like your pickguard work. I'm going to have to buy a router now. :) Good luck on your future projects. By the way, all of the procedures were for nitro-lacquer.
Hi Thanks so much for your comment. Your extensive research seems to be paying off. Well done. I really like the kind of rough and very thin Novo finish and didn’t go for the glass like surface. I think that’s a lot harder to achieve... sounds to me like you will be able to do it. Thanks for sharing your research. 👍🏼😉 Just great
@@MichaelLagerstedt You're welcome. It's fun to share ideas. I've gotten so many from you and all the other videos I've watched that it's sparked some ideas for finishes that I really want to try. Stick together and keep on keeping on!
Sorry for the questions, but since I am walking in your footsteps now: What exactly went wrong with your first pickguard template attempts and how did you eventually make one that was perfect?
@@MichaelLagerstedt Tack för det! Man upptäcker snart att det är lätt att mäta i teorin, men betydligt svårare i praktiken... 😅Jag håller precis på att limma fast en greppbräda på en hals och det är inte lätt att fastställa mittlinjen med de små toleranser som krävs. Men om det vore enkelt så skulle alla redan göra det... Jag har verkligen haft stort nöje av din videoserie och är mäkta imponerad av hur fina gitarrer du lyckats åstadkomma. Ser fram emot mer innehåll framöver. Ha det gott så länge!😄
Sounds great. You can go here to get the template for the white guitar (and pick guard) I build content.lagerstedt.dk But if you want the one from this video you have to send me and email. Thanks so much for watching 😃🙏
@@MichaelLagerstedt hi Michael many thanks for your help, yes I want of this video I not have your email, please send me and I send a email. Kind regards
I ordered a pickguard from a company called Dragonfire. I asked for a Floyd rose route for the bridge, but they didn't cut it accordingly. Would it be easy to modify it so it'll fit the bridge, or should I send it back? They offered to recut it.
Hi Matthew Thanks for watching 🙏. Definitely send it back and let them do it. Making a pick guard with out the proper templates and a routing table is not that easy. So unless you are experienced in that stuff let them 😉
Uuh Chris, I don’t remember the size. I bought a hole set on amazon. Sorry. I’ll be sure to include that type of info in the future 😉👍🏼 Thanks for watching 🙏
Hi Alex I think I bought it at : www.gluedtomusic.com/products/565/boston-laminated-scratchplate-pickguard-sheet-material-tortoise/ ... but it seems to be sold out. You can check here - (remember 10% discout when using discount code Lagerstedt10): guitaranatomy.com/product/blank-pickguard-material/ Thanks for watching 😃🙏
You are right. I could have gone into more details on that. If you check out this video at play time 13:18 you get an idea of how I did it. ruclips.net/video/BgAUoH3TVVA/видео.htmlsi=oYI99R66R2N5s9tE Basically, I printed the template as a poster from Adobe reader, and put the four pieces together with tape . Then I cut out the paper template and transferred the shape of the pick guard to the mdf. After that, I cut out the shape roughly with the jigsaw and then I took my time fine-tuning it by sanding it until I was happy with the template shape. It’s a pretty long process, but with a cup of coffee in the Sun, I find it super relaxing work. I hope this helps. Thank you so much for watching and thanks for your comment 😃🙏🏻
I don’t know... to me it’s a part of the woods history and the fact that it’s not something I did but a hole made by a hand made nail in 1808 just makes it cool I think 😎👍🏼
I don’t know what it’s called but it’s something like this just as a hand tool … old thing too… toolworld.dk/Kreator-Krt011202-Forsaenker-o-13-mm-til-trae-1-4-skaft-p117040 Thanks so much for watching 😃🙏
Hi Carlo, yes I know… I said that wrong in this video but it’s not because I’m from Denmark it’s just me. I have corrected that in my later videos Thanks for watching 😃🙏🏻
Thank you all for watching. I’m so happy to be able to bring you this offer:
Discount on guitar parts:
Guitaranatomy.com
Code: Lagerstedt10
I actually really like the splotch caused by the droplet from the last video, and how it leaves a bare spot on the sunburst. I think it actually really gives it character.
That’s how I chose to look at it as well 😅👍🏼
Yo, a Dremel 4000 and the Dremel router table attachment and you'll be making custom pick guards faster than you can sell them.
Thanks for the tip Gabriel
I will definitely look into that 😃🙏🏻
It's such a joy watching you building your guitar. Thank you for sharing
Thanks so much for watching 😃🙏🏻
Love! It looks SO good! Can’t wait for the next video 🙌🏼
I really love your project, your work and specially your sense of humor....thank you
Thanks so much - really appreciate it 🙏😃
I'm really enjoying this series. Great work, gorgeous pine!
Thanks so much 😃👍🏼
Great post! Really appreciate your Dad humor (being a Dad, and all), and your easy does it, perfectionist attitude. I’ve put together my own parts- caster Strat. I would like to get a Novo, which is why I’m here...really nice job!
Hey thanks... and thanks for watching... really appreciate it. You are the first to comment on my dad humour and I’m glad you didn’t find too cringe 😬🙄
great videos, love the errors and how to fix them , that's how you learn!
Thanks so much Matias 😃🙏👍🏼
Another great video. I love the idea of how you routed the lifeguard on the pedestals for someone that doesn't have a routing table
One thing, when using mesh pads up to 12k grit, you can dry sand thru
I tried dry sanding but it was definitely better wet... just be sure not to put to much water on the wood 😉👍🏼
Love the sense of humor. Classic
Great vid mate
Thanks so much Daniel and thanks for watching 😃🙏🏻
I'm doing my first build with a 3-color burst. Unfortunately mine didn't turn out as pretty as yours. What I've seen in many videos for the clear coat is to do 3 light to medium coats and let dry thoroughly for a couple of days. Do 3 more and same drying time. After you apply however many coats you want (never more than 3 coats per spray session), start level sanding after 2-3 weeks of drying/curing, using successive grits around 1200, 1500, 2000. I think on my neck I did 800, 1200, 1500. It will be hazy but then clean with naptha. Then get some foam buffing pads for your drill. Use a medium polish and a fine polish. Start with the medium, polish until you feel you've gotten as far as you can. Wipe it clean so that none of the polish residue remains or it will get mixed with the fine polish. I guess you could clean it with naptha, especially if you've touched it with your fingers. Then, use the fine polish with a different foam buffing pad and polish it until you get the mirror finish. Some people will then use a swirl remover which I think can be applied with a soft cloth, and maybe finish with a preservation polish. I got my lacquer and polishes from StewMac.com. Between the medium and fine polishes, let the guitar sit for about 15 minutes to cool off before going to the fine. I'm a novice and in a steep learning curve so I'm not trying to be a know-it-all. I'm just sharing what I've studied, and it did work great on the neck. What's cool is to watch these videos, then try it myself and get the same results. I really like your pickguard work. I'm going to have to buy a router now. :) Good luck on your future projects. By the way, all of the procedures were for nitro-lacquer.
Hi
Thanks so much for your comment. Your extensive research seems to be paying off. Well done. I really like the kind of rough and very thin Novo finish and didn’t go for the glass like surface. I think that’s a lot harder to achieve... sounds to me like you will be able to do it. Thanks for sharing your research. 👍🏼😉
Just great
@@MichaelLagerstedt You're welcome. It's fun to share ideas. I've gotten so many from you and all the other videos I've watched that it's sparked some ideas for finishes that I really want to try. Stick together and keep on keeping on!
Your pick guard design is stellar. you did not have to make 2 pieces, But you did and it looks excellent
Thanks so much 🙏😃
Really appreciate you taking the time to comment 👍🏼
This is great! Do you have a template you used for the Serus J pickguard you could share?
Hi, yes just send me an email and I can send you the template.
Thanks so much for watching 😃🙏🏻
Sorry for the questions, but since I am walking in your footsteps now:
What exactly went wrong with your first pickguard template attempts and how did you eventually make one that was perfect?
Hej Mea
Jeg fik bare ikke målt godt nok. Altid dobbelt check inden du skærer 👍😉
Tak for dine beskeder😃
@@MichaelLagerstedt Tack för det! Man upptäcker snart att det är lätt att mäta i teorin, men betydligt svårare i praktiken... 😅Jag håller precis på att limma fast en greppbräda på en hals och det är inte lätt att fastställa mittlinjen med de små toleranser som krävs. Men om det vore enkelt så skulle alla redan göra det...
Jag har verkligen haft stort nöje av din videoserie och är mäkta imponerad av hur fina gitarrer du lyckats åstadkomma. Ser fram emot mer innehåll framöver. Ha det gott så länge!😄
Hi Michael from Barcelona I’m making a guitar like this, do you have the plan of the pick guard? many thanks best regards
Sounds great.
You can go here to get the template for the white guitar (and pick guard) I build
content.lagerstedt.dk
But if you want the one from this video you have to send me and email.
Thanks so much for watching 😃🙏
@@MichaelLagerstedt hi Michael many thanks for your help, yes I want of this video I not have your email, please send me and I send a email. Kind regards
@@sbdtoni michael@lagerstedt.dk
@@MichaelLagerstedt many thanks received I adjoins my last guitar build https. ://ruclips.net/video/ps0yKCeiUBQ/видео.html kind regards
I love your video editing style💯
Thanks Derek 😉👍🏼
I ordered a pickguard from a company called Dragonfire. I asked for a Floyd rose route for the bridge, but they didn't cut it accordingly. Would it be easy to modify it so it'll fit the bridge, or should I send it back? They offered to recut it.
Hi Matthew
Thanks for watching 🙏.
Definitely send it back and let them do it.
Making a pick guard with out the proper templates and a routing table is not that easy. So unless you are experienced in that stuff let them 😉
What drill bit did you use when going through the pickguard material?
I think I was using a 3 mm metal drill bit… that is a bit made for drilling metal.
Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻😃
Do not relic that body it’s beautiful great job man 👏
+Edward McGuigan Hey thanks so much Edward. You are right I won’t 😉👍🏼
What specific size router bit did you use to get the bevel on the pickguard?
Uuh Chris, I don’t remember the size. I bought a hole set on amazon. Sorry.
I’ll be sure to include that type of info in the future 😉👍🏼
Thanks for watching 🙏
That pickguard material looks nice, where did you get the sheet from?
Hi Alex
I think I bought it at :
www.gluedtomusic.com/products/565/boston-laminated-scratchplate-pickguard-sheet-material-tortoise/
... but it seems to be sold out.
You can check here - (remember 10% discout when using discount code Lagerstedt10):
guitaranatomy.com/product/blank-pickguard-material/
Thanks for watching 😃🙏
awesome videos
Thanks Pete - appreciate it 😃🙏
Isn't showing how you made the template kindof important?
You are right. I could have gone into more details on that.
If you check out this video at play time 13:18 you get an idea of how I did it.
ruclips.net/video/BgAUoH3TVVA/видео.htmlsi=oYI99R66R2N5s9tE
Basically, I printed the template as a poster from Adobe reader, and put the four pieces together with tape . Then I cut out the paper template and transferred the shape of the pick guard to the mdf.
After that, I cut out the shape roughly with the jigsaw and then I took my time fine-tuning it by sanding it until I was happy with the template shape.
It’s a pretty long process, but with a cup of coffee in the Sun, I find it super relaxing work.
I hope this helps.
Thank you so much for watching and thanks for your comment 😃🙏🏻
A great job, but I don't get the big hole in the front? Even relic's there wouldn't be a huge hole...to me it marrs the overall look.
I don’t know... to me it’s a part of the woods history and the fact that it’s not something I did but a hole made by a hand made nail in 1808 just makes it cool I think 😎👍🏼
@@MichaelLagerstedt True. ☺️
What is the tool used at 8:21?
I don’t know what it’s called but it’s something like this just as a hand tool … old thing too…
toolworld.dk/Kreator-Krt011202-Forsaenker-o-13-mm-til-trae-1-4-skaft-p117040
Thanks so much for watching 😃🙏
Where are you from? Strange way of pronouncing "router", you pronounce it like wifi router.
Hi Carlo, yes I know… I said that wrong in this video but it’s not because I’m from Denmark it’s just me. I have corrected that in my later videos
Thanks for watching 😃🙏🏻