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Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:06 pm
by madrigal77
I can't see shit due to potato quality photos.
Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:13 pm
by GuitarBilly
madrigal77 wrote:I can't see shit due to potato quality photos.
yeah hold on, I am going to buy a pro camera just to take pics for you
Just kidding I won't.
Sorry man, these pictures should give an idea of what was done. I don't have a way to take better pictures here.
Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:50 pm
by long standing member
Big improvement!!
How much time did it take?
I vote for binding on the back too!
Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:54 pm
by Tortuga
No maple on the back
Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:47 pm
by greatmutah
RyanDistortion wrote:I tried this and almost ruined my LP studio. Paul slagle saved it
With that gorgeous Brunswick bowling ball finish to boot.
Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 5:14 pm
by GuitarBilly
long standing member wrote:Big improvement!!
How much time did it take?
I vote for binding on the back too!
It took me about 2 hours. I am sure someone more skilled can do this a lot faster, but this being my first time, I really took my time and triple-checked every small step.
I thought about binding on the back, but he's right:
Tortuga wrote:No maple on the back
The front and back binding would be 2 different colors, which is no bueno.
Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 5:20 pm
by mortatone
I've always loved faux binding.
Looks good, therefor must sound good
Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 6:27 pm
by Tortuga
GuitarBilly wrote:long standing member wrote:Big improvement!!
How much time did it take?
I vote for binding on the back too!
It took me about 2 hours. I am sure someone more skilled can do this a lot faster, but this being my first time, I really took my time and triple-checked every small step.
I thought about binding on the back, but he's right:
Tortuga wrote:No maple on the back
The front and back binding would be 2 different colors, which is no bueno.
Shit’s gotta match, yo
…or so I’ve been told
Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:36 am
by madrigal77
GuitarBilly wrote:madrigal77 wrote:I can't see shit due to potato quality photos.
yeah hold on, I am going to buy a pro camera just to take pics for you
Just kidding I won't.
Sorry man, these pictures should give an idea of what was done. I don't have a way to take better pictures here.
Yes you will.
Re: My first attempt at Faux Binding
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:19 pm
by Hipster Salad
That looks awesome! This is tempting me to do this to my S2 Singlecut!