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It's getting there . . . . If you look closely the trem and pickup locations are drawn out on the body.
It's now close to routing time which is next.

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Just to clarify the TM-1 issue: TM-1 was an actual, although short lived company. Diane's father got it going in Illinois but as soon
as the shit hit the fan he just let it run out the following December for lack of activity and fee's to be paid. So the Secretary of State
just cancelled TM-1.

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I built the those first two Mini's several years ago and was working on a distribution deal with a company in Japan. I sold the first two (see photo) to the company rep and shortly after Japan's economy tanked. So much for almost had it. We had some really nice cases made at Reunion Blues in San Fra...

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I have a personal page and a AZGuitars page.

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I have a Facebook page. I just haven't posted a lot of guitar pics on it yet. I also don't post much of anything else on it yet either. I've also been looking into putting a website together. I'm thinking of trying that site called WIX where you can make up a free site to start. They have a ton of t...

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Hi Shram,
That is one of my "Mini" guitars that I'm also building for a long time customer of mine.
It's also semi-hollow with chambers just under the openings in the laminated front surface.
Otherwise the body is solid Alder, the lam top is Flame Maple with a matching headstock.

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Today I'm in the midst of shaping the neck. Will be gluing on the wings soon and blending the base of the neck into them.

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This shot shows the start of the fret work. I'm pre-sizing the frets and using fret nippers to shorten the end tangs so the main tang will fit between the bindings. Once I get them all modified I can press all of them into the slots on the FB. And after that it's trim all of the fret ends and file t...

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Yep'. I like to leave the bottom of the neck flat which makes it easier to clamp down the FB and so I can put in the frets with my press. After that's done I 'll shape the neck. It's not as crazy as it seems. As soon as those procedures are done I'll glue on the fins and start routing the necessary ...

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Prep for gluing FB on neck.

Gluing & clamping FB onto Neck.

Ready for fret work coming up.

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Here's a shot of the fretboard getting all gooped up. I've mixed the Ebony/Inlay powder with epoxy and used it to fill any gaps between the inlays and the FB Wood. After this sets up I'll be removing the thin cardboard gap fillers in the fret slots which keep them clean while I do the Gooping. Then ...

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OK By Me Rick. I've got a bunch here waiting for you.

T@AZG

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I don't remember that Rick ever said much about the neck and body on the tools board. That guitar was what I got from Sears (cheap) so I could use the parts for a guitar I built (first one ever). I modified the body from what was originally a Bat shape which I modified a bit to my own liking. I then...

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Screen shot of my radius blocks and my 18" long X 16"r radius beam. http://i.imgur.com/6dSB96v.png Sanding the 16" radius with the beam using 80 grit to start. Then using 120, 220, & 320 grit to finish. http://i.imgur.com/UACkJmF.png Also, a shot of my tools board just for the heck of it. http://i.i...

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Here's another progress shot of the fret board work for the W/G-VV. I've got all of the inlay cavities routed and I'm ready to install the inlays. I'm using some 2 part Loctite epoxy to glue the inlays in and then I'll mix more epoxy with the powdered ebony at the lower right corner area of the phot...

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Hi son of the Ankh, Just checked out your website and I think it's pretty cool. Only one tiny thing I noticed, my last name is misspelled. It's Palecki. Easy fix I hope but otherwise thanks for including me there. Also if you have any questions feel free to contact me directly at: tom@arizonaguitars...

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The frets would have to be pulled first then the binding channel cut and the binding glued in and shaped to the FB radius. Next the only way to put in new inlays might be to use some flexible faux pearl inlay material to conform to the FB radius. And, that's part of it. Last but not least refretting...

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Thanks, DV2

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I can also contribute any info other that what's been revealed already. And if there are any other questions I may have answers for them as well. Like: I first met Vinnie at the 1991 NAMM show in LosAngeles, CA. where he gave me a signed copy of a Dean Markley poster when Vinnie was an endorsee for ...

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The Inlays are .060 (1/16" thick) and that how deep I route the fret board.

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Start of inlay routing on the WG/FB. Shown: using 1/8" bit to hog out maximum amount of wood before trimming up with 1/16" bit and clean up with 1/32" bit for final fit. I've also got some clear neoprene tubing with a nozzle down near the cutting bit which is hooked up to an aquarium air pump to blo...

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I've also been building what I call "Mini" guitars which use a 23 1/2 inch scale. That scale is taken from the 1950's Gibson Byrdland hollow body concert guitar. I also use the body profile but I miniaturized it to create a solid body proportioned to a smaller size. See below: http://i.imgur.com/5hB...

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It's a 24 fret Gibson 24 & 1/2 inch scale.

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White Pearl V's all cut out and ready for inlay into the Ebony FB.
Once that is done I'll be radiusing the fret board prior to gluing it on the neck blank.

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There's a lot more to come too as I progress through the build . . . .

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Basically, Practice Makes Perfect.
I also had 2 Music Stores close to me when I lived in California. I got a lot of repair work from them as well and some of the band guys would come directly to my shop for tune-ups too.

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Best to do a lot of reading and practice before attempting to do this stuff. "Stewart McDonald Guitar Shop Supply" (www.stewmac.com) has a lot of "How To" books of which I have several. I've also been building since 1984 so I have a bit of experience now. That guitar in the photo looks like a car ra...

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I've started inlay cut outs with the two smallest and skinny-est inlays, 24-A and 24-B. The photo is a quick shot of inlay #21 where I'm now starting to cut out the material between it's wings. It's a slow go since the wings are so slender I need to take it easy so as to NOT break them off while I'm...

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Progress is being made on this build, see below. Next I will be concentrating on the fret-board, getting the inlays cut out and inlay'd. Then comes FB radius and attachment to the neck. Following that I'm shaping the neck and gluing on the fin sets. I'll provide more pics as well as I go along so st...

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Thanks Streetbeat, I didn't know he still had the website up. Although I hadn't been checking to see in a long time.
At those prices I imagine that the guitars are just flying off the pages. Not.

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Could be, for the right price, LOL.
I'd even put the VV signature back on it.

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Love that video (of course) and one of the better recordings by The Invasion.
Nicely done Tim.

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Just for the fun of it, here's a photo of the head stock design model that I made to show Vinnie
how the AZG Logo and signature would be located on the finished guitars. The sig fell off at some point
after it hung on my tool board for 5 years.

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Come to think of it, that photo may have been taken at the 2011 NAMM. The dark background looks like the banner material behind the headstock. also awhile back when Vinnie was advertising the 4 guitars for sale on his website he had changed the AZG logo to Guitarmageddon and removed the signature. I...

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Aw Arjen, you'll get no trouble from me. Is there a gold edition in someone's future?

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I definitely agree with Arjen and I'll agree with all of the other positive reply's as well.
Keep'em coming . . . .
Looks like that one is the gold leaf model.
Anyone know who took that photo?
Arjen, was it you?

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Good to hear from you but sounds like you've got your hands full lately. Very nice to hear that Wolfi is very happy with his new axe. Did you hear/read the part where the Tariff guys wanted to break the lock on Wolfi's guitar case b-cuz' they thought it was locked? Anyway, take care and hang in ther...

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Thanks Dannii. How's your axe doing these days? And, how are you and family doing?
You've been a little quiet around here lately and we've missed your posts.

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Thanks Dannii. How's your axe doing these days? And, how are you and family doing?
You've been a little quiet around here lately and I've missed your posts.

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Final readjusted inlays ready for cut out. I have new (sharp) razor saws coming on UPS so I'm going to be a real cut-up tomorrow.

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Alright You Guys . . . English Please.

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Hi Wolfi,
Ok I just saw the catalog, missed it first time I looked. Pretty cool!

Re: "Snow From Yesterday" the saying here is, "It's Water Under the Bridge".

Can't wait to hear your report back from playing the guitar. Enjoy.

T.

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Hi Wolfi, I'm so glad that you finally received it. And so glad that you're so happy with it. Looks great on your wall too. So what's up with the case lock? I've been anxious to know what happened to it. Did you find the VV Catalog ok? I hope the Tariff guys didn't bend it up or something. Anyway I ...

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I've been wondering if the idiots unwrapped the whole box?
I had it wrapped up pretty tight. I guess we'll find out when Wolfi gets it.

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Things are moving along in the guitar shop. Here's a photo of the Fret board and Inlay work in progress. I just finished gluing the white binding onto the FB which has been slotted for the frets. I use Acetone on a artist brush to melt the binding onto the sides of the FB at this point. I've got my ...

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That's strange. I put the keys in the case but didn't lock it as the keys were inside the case. I don't know how it would have gotten locked? Are they sure it's locked? There are little levers behind the latches that you have to press to activate the latches. What Customer Service are you referring ...

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Wolfi, I don't have any PM in the PM file.
What's up???

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Me 2 . . . .

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I'm excited as well. Don't forget to find the catalog first so you don't cut it up trying to get to the guitar.
It's under some cardboard between the outer and inner boxes.
BE COOL
T.

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Big package now headed for Germany . . . .
Should get there on Tuesday or Wednesday
next week.

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