First Post from Shedhand

[Shedhand]

Wow! Some excellent works here. A newbie here and a newbie luthier. But not new to woodworking. Learning all I can is my aim and sharing info. I hope to post some pics of my instruments here when I'm happy with what I make. But this was my second effort at a Gibson LP copy.
Body is Vic Mountain Ash with Ancient NZ Karri Pine top.

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Cheers
Mike

MIke, I moved your post from Trevors Book Build thread to the general forum. Cheers Martin (Mod)

[Shedhand]

Thanks Martin.

[kiwigeo]

Welcome to the forum Mike...nice work on that guitar.

[GregL]

Hi Mike,

Nice Les Paul! Did you use any plans or templates?

GregL.

[Shedhand]

Hi Mike,

Nice Les Paul! Did you use any plans or templates?

GregL.

Thanks guys. No, I used my own Gibson LP Studio as the model for my templates. I then cut the templates using 7mm marine ply. The photo really doesn't do justice to the beauty of the Ancient NZ Karri Pine top. The "whitebait" grain is just so cool. I plan to strip it down and fit better quality pups and refinish it.
Cheers
Mike

[Shedhand]

Welcome to the forum Mike...nice work on that guitar.

Thanks mate. We'll have to stop meeting like this, people will talk.

[Steve.Toscano]

Nice work! Welcome.

[ozziebluesman]

Looks good Mike.
Welcome to the forum.
Cheers
Alan

[Nick]

Welcome to the forum Mike, hope you find it an informative place to hang out. Nice tidy L.P with a nice bit of Kauri to dress it up.