Adding Binding to a Headstock - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T23:59:41Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/adding-binding-to-a-headstock?feed=yes&xn_auth=noBesides the fact that I don't…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-02-10:2177249:Comment:1428612015-02-10T08:14:49.699ZPete Andreevhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PeteAndreev
Besides the fact that I don't want to use my 335 to learn the binding process on, after really looking at it I decided it just wouldn't look good. A 335 headstock is so classic in its own way.<br />
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Thanks for all the advice from everybody, as always.
Besides the fact that I don't want to use my 335 to learn the binding process on, after really looking at it I decided it just wouldn't look good. A 335 headstock is so classic in its own way.<br />
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Thanks for all the advice from everybody, as always. You might start on a cheap gu…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-02-10:2177249:Comment:1429322015-02-10T00:50:00.193ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>You might start on a cheap guitar kit perhaps something like this:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Semi-Hollow-Mahogany-Body-DIY-Electric-Guitar-Builder-Kit-with-Maple-Veneer-/121209670328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c38a8cab8" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Semi-Hollow-Mahogany-Body-DIY-Electric-Guitar-Builder-Kit-with-Maple-Veneer-/121209670328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c38a8cab8…</a></p>
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<p>You might start on a cheap guitar kit perhaps something like this:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Semi-Hollow-Mahogany-Body-DIY-Electric-Guitar-Builder-Kit-with-Maple-Veneer-/121209670328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c38a8cab8" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Semi-Hollow-Mahogany-Body-DIY-Electric-Guitar-Builder-Kit-with-Maple-Veneer-/121209670328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c38a8cab8</a></p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167750898?profile=original"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167750898?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"/></a></p> I would take Pauls advice and…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-02-09:2177249:Comment:1428452015-02-09T00:29:52.490ZWilliam F.Edenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/WilliamFEden
<p>I would take Pauls advice and learn on an old junker as the Gibson is to difficult to do around the open book end of the head,It takes a lot of practice at best to make a nice job of it Good luck . Bill...........</p>
<p>I would take Pauls advice and learn on an old junker as the Gibson is to difficult to do around the open book end of the head,It takes a lot of practice at best to make a nice job of it Good luck . Bill...........</p> I wouldn't do it.... 335's a…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-02-08:2177249:Comment:1429232015-02-08T15:19:22.066ZHesh Breakstonehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HeshBreakstone
<p>I wouldn't do it.... 335's are too nice an ax to rethinking the cosmetics and risking the instrument in the process.</p>
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<p>I wouldn't do it.... 335's are too nice an ax to rethinking the cosmetics and risking the instrument in the process.</p>
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<p></p> Hi Pete.
Like Glen said, yes,…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-02-07:2177249:Comment:1430982015-02-07T21:01:47.912ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Hi Pete.</p>
<p>Like Glen said, yes, it can be done. It's an advanced technique.</p>
<p>But here's my most important bit of advice: DON'T use your 335 as a guinea pig.</p>
<p>It hasn't been restated in posts for several months, but PRACTICE on inexpensive yard sale carcasses. Then, after 15-20 binding exercises, you'll gain the skills you need to do work that compliments the overall quality of the instrument. Your ultimate goal is to duplicate the skills of the crafts-folk at…</p>
<p>Hi Pete.</p>
<p>Like Glen said, yes, it can be done. It's an advanced technique.</p>
<p>But here's my most important bit of advice: DON'T use your 335 as a guinea pig.</p>
<p>It hasn't been restated in posts for several months, but PRACTICE on inexpensive yard sale carcasses. Then, after 15-20 binding exercises, you'll gain the skills you need to do work that compliments the overall quality of the instrument. Your ultimate goal is to duplicate the skills of the crafts-folk at Gibson.</p>
<p>NOTHING is more disheartening than to see a 'quality' instrument that has 'newbie/amateur' quality aftermarket appointments.</p>
<p>I encourage you to expand your craft talents, however, it's akin to 'a sin' to corrupt an otherwise nice and valuable instrument.</p>
<p>Have a great one,</p>
<p>Paul</p> No reason it can't be done, j…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-02-07:2177249:Comment:1428242015-02-07T15:31:25.341ZGlen Hhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GlenH
<p>No reason it can't be done, just need a dremel or a gramil. IMO, yes more hassle than it is worth. </p>
<p>No reason it can't be done, just need a dremel or a gramil. IMO, yes more hassle than it is worth. </p>