NTL Shop haps, 3/17/2015

[murkat]

Well, it has been awhile. Past year and winter have been Pretty rough for the old Murkat.

I will attempt to catch up here, what is going on, why the delays, what is in the works, etc.

Been dealing with the VA for almost 2 years now. I still have issues, soon to be resolved.

I am physically limited due to aging, worn out body parts, past injuries reemerging (VA).

Past winter, coldness, virtually shut down the shop. We just could not afford the heating bill

to maintain a decent temperature to actually work in.

Judy and I are legally married now. After knowing, being together for over 15 years, we tied the knot last December. Now I am on Her insurance, Fuck the VA.

TedBurst. Ted’s burst was badly twisted neck wise. Board is planned, last three inlays are replaced (real mop to match). The radius is goofy on these old Sunbursts. The best for the TEDburst is a 10” radius. I am waiting on a 10 radius press to snug them in.

Oh, my hand got seriously F’d up while trying to separate a three team dog fight roundabout.

[devrock]

Glad to see you back in action. I always enjoy your posts, Murkat.

[bcsride]

what....

This old thing ?

Frets are pressed, glued in, and trimmed. still a ways to go.

Now leveled, board cleaned up, ends cleaned smooth, prepping for final polishing.

finish buffed out, yet retains all it's hard earned goodness thru the years of love and playing.

Frets, board, all polished up silky smooth as if it was like this for many moons. All put back together Like Ted had it prior to teardown.

The ole' baby still has the goods for many years to come.

Brass nut?!!! And what is the control wiring? I've been thinking of going Master volume and tone tone or something on my studies. the Vol. Vol. I don't really use.

[murkat]

" Brass nut?!!! And what is the control wiring? "

It is Ted's Sunburst cocktail mod.

He likes the Brass nut. Ted's guitar, that be the way He likes it.

Master Vol, Master Tone, Single coil switch for both pups

PAF Pro in bridge

Stock DiPAF in neck.

The PAF Pro actually sounds dam good in this Sunburst.

[Armitage]

Lovely!

[murkat]

Thank you!

I am just waiting to hear from Ted, to get this back home to him.

[bcsride]

Murkat,

PMd you with a question. Let me know if I should email instead.