Electric XII build

[mefgames]

1/2" bit

[zhivago]

This is looking great! I love the grain on the fretboard...never seen one like that!

[mefgames]

Fine tuned the rear contour and drilled the headstock for the tuners as well as the body for the neck. Drilling the headstock always makes me a bit tense, but for a 12 string the anxiety is doubled.

[rbrcbr]

Wow, this looks killer so far! Can’t wait to see it all come together! I’d love a custom color XII with a matching headstock - you can go wrong with a good sunburst though!

[mefgames]

Headstock decal applied then another coat of Tru-oil applied. The little ding next to the D tuning hole has already been sanded out.

[mefgames]

Pickguard template made and PG routed, still need holes for screws and the rotary switch



Body sprayed with sealer, neck getting more Tru-Oil



Rear of body ferrules drilled. I usually prefer them more even, but this is what the plan shows.

[mefgames]

3 color burst in progress,

[N0_Camping4U]

This is seriously seriously impressive. You've built this really fast, too.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

[antisymmetric]

Nice work!! What's that fingerboard made from?

[mefgames]

The fingerboard is Rosewood. It's from Madagascar, not Brazil.

[mefgames]

Ongoing progress with my first 3 color burst. Using 1500 grit mesh, I sanded back the red lightly to create uniformity, then using a preval sprayer, I sprayed the black which is currently drying. I will use the same mesh on the black before applying the clear. I got a bit heavy handed with the black around the upper horn, both front and back, which is where the mesh comes in. When it's done, the colors will blend a bit better and show a more equal transition from one to the other.

[mefgames]

A little mock up with the PG, I just wanted to see how it was shaping up. I still need to fine tune the PG so it fits the neck and is straight. The second pic is with clear coats applied. Now the wait begins....

[mefgames]

Another mock up a bit further along.

[mefgames]

installed tuners today. Worked on the finish on the body as well. I need to load up the pick guard and drill it for the rotary switch and screws.

[tdbajus]

Swoon.