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| Author: | peterm [ Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:36 pm ] |
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I am about done shaping and sanding a laminated neck... the center is maple and right when I was about to be done I noticed a knot I did not see before...  what a bummer....do you guys have any recomendations? its not too bad but I rather not have it! 
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:54 pm ] |
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Hey Peter, how about an inlay a la Tony Karol's? 
Warning: PRETTY EXPENSIVE THOUGH !
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| Author: | SimonF [ Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:54 pm ] |
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Peter, I don't think that is very noticeable. It might not be flawless grain but I wouldn't consider it a serious defect. It is ironic - I bought some sapele mahogany from LMII that had some serious grain issues near the heel. There are about six extremely noticeable dark grain spots that only became noticeable as I brought the neck to its final dimensions. I am building it for free for a friend so I am not going to trash the neck - but I was extremely frustrated. I had to stain the neck a darker color to hide those flaws. What was a flawless build with mastergrade woods now has a very less than ideal neck. Such is life - and life goes on. But I wouldn't fret over that knot and I wouldn't mention it to the customer, he will probably only notice it as a flaw if you point it out. -- Simon |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:55 pm ] |
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It's not a knot it's a character mark. Looks fine to me, wood is after all wood. Colin |
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| Author: | John Cavanaugh [ Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:22 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Colin S] It's not a knot it's a character mark. Looks fine to me, wood is after all wood. [/QUOTE] When I looked at the picture, I was thinking the same thing. So I'll just say: what Colin said. |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:32 am ] |
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[QUOTE=SimonF] But I wouldn't fret over that knot[/QUOTE] Me neither! The frets go on the other side!
Peter, As Colin mentioned, it's the nature of wood. Besides, it's a nice piece of maple, and your laminations look really good! If you sell it, I'd suggest that you point it out before your customer takes it out of your shop. As a buyer, I've always been disappointed when I find a small flaw after I've taken an instrument home. But if I know it's there before I buy it, and I still like the guitar in spite of it, all is well. Knots often look dirty, but this one looks clean and solid (and small!), so I don't think you've got a deal-breaker there. |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:56 am ] |
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I'd only mess with it if there is a chance it might fall out. Personally I like the little hints that tell me that Mother Nature had her hand in the making. |
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:03 am ] |
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Peter, the neck and laminations look great, but I'd take it all appart and restart. That is just unacceptable IMHO... Just kidding!!!
If you don't say anything, no one will notice... |
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| Author: | D Stewart [ Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:18 am ] |
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I whole heartedly agree. Wood is wood and in this case, very unubtrusive. Go with it. Of course, some people have higher standards than I do.
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| Author: | Kelby [ Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:19 am ] |
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Many builders charge extra for birdseye maple.
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| Author: | peterm [ Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:34 am ] |
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You guys crack me up!! It is a commish though.... |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:47 am ] |
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That is a shame. You put a lot of work into it and now it is ruined. If you send it to me I'll take care of it and you can forget about it. I'll even pay shipping for you.
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| Author: | Dave-SKG [ Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:59 am ] |
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Peter, Just do what I do...get a sharp chisel and dig it out. Then when the customer asks why the gouge in the neck tell him you thought there was a termite infestation but you think you got them all. Sometimes I gouge other areas just to make the story more believable. |
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| Author: | peterm [ Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:34 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Dave-SKG] Peter, Just do what I do...get a sharp chisel and dig it out. Then when the customer asks why the gouge in the neck tell him you thought there was a termite infestation but you think you got them all. Sometimes I gouge other areas just to make the story more believable.[/QUOTE]
Well, I guess I'll just leave it alone! |
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| Author: | drfuzz [ Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:49 am ] |
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This .... is why I like to use birdseye maple 
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