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[mike243]

Kevin,

I really enjoyed your series on this build, and it's inspiring. I like the idea of a bolt down fretboard extension. A beautiful instrument.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Thanks Mike
I did some flat sanding on the past weekend and needed to fill some gaps along the side purfling, so I wound up spraying 6 more coats. So I ended up with what I usually do which is about 16 coats.
Looks good now so I'll sand and buff in about a week

[Kevin Sjostrand]

The guitar finish is buffed out and I'm gluing down the bridge.

The finish turned out pretty good. The back and sides look flat and smooth/shiny, but the top shows "ripples" even though I flat sanded up the grits from 600, 800, 1000, 1500.
I used a large eraser as the sanding block this time, perhaps that was the culprit although ive done it before and not had this result.
I also use a wood block with leather surface for my wet sanding but didn't this time. Hmmm!

[Kevin Sjostrand]

All dressed up for the dance. Just waiting for the band to play (the strings)

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Strings are on, action is set as low as it can be at the first fret and at the 12th fret, low E is 5/64th, high E is 1/16".

It plays nice and has a beautiful bright ringing tone.
Ernie Ball Earthwoods Lights is what I like.

If there's anyway I can record a few chords I'll post it.

[BEJ]

Nice work Kevin, just bought 3 EIR b/s sets. A lot of the info you posted on this build should help working with this wood for the first time.

Bruce,

[Kevin Sjostrand]

You'll find it easy to work with. Planes easy, bends easy, routes easy, sands easy, looks FANTASTIC in my opinion. Sounds great with spruce or redwood tops.

I've done 7 with EIR so far. I have one set left.
If Stewmac puts them on sale again like last summer; I think they were just under $70 a set....rough sawn, I'll get some more.