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59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:32 pm
by squarewave
I’ve shared a few pics of this build but as it’s nearing completion l thought I’d dedicate a thread to it. My son and I have been building this one together and it’s been awesome seeing him enjoy the experience and become more confidant with tools.

Anyhoo too tired now to type anymore

Started life as a big plank of mahogany
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Re: 59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:48 pm
by squarewave
Grain filler then prepped up and off to the spray booth for a few layers of sealer before we hit it with the cherry

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Re: 59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2020 6:53 pm
by Jim Goad
Fantastic! That’s looking so good already.

Re: 59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:09 am
by fernieite
This build looks killer so far! Juniors rule!

Re: 59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:31 am
by HorseyBoy
Yep, looks fantastic, man. Great job!

Re: 59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:45 am
by squarewave
Thanks elduderino’s.

Can’t wait to hear the p90 we wound for it. We are about to go into lock down again for six fucking weeks so not sure if I can get to the work shop to finish it off!

Re: 59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 4:11 pm
by Jim Goad
Damn. Back into lockdown sucks.

Re: 59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:19 am
by squarewave
Into the spray booth for three coats of cherry stain. 5-6 coats of clear during the week and then 2-3 weeks to harden before it can be sanded back.
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Re: 59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:36 pm
by fernieite
:freakout:

Re: 59 Les Paul junior build

Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:45 am
by simonm
beautiful!!