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    I wondered if 917 was a Porsche reference and...

    I wondered if 917 was a Porsche reference and your colour scheme suggests I was right :)
    Sorry I have no advise to offer on the glue removal but hope you can get it sorted - good luck.
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    Bloomin' 'eck Simon, you've gone beyond my level...

    Bloomin' 'eck Simon, you've gone beyond my level of understanding there!
    But they have one hot wire which I guess means single conductor :)
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    On the basis that they're never quite finished -...

    On the basis that they're never quite finished - a bit of an update.
    It has always niggled me that the bridge pickup isn't right so I bought a set of cheapy Ric style humbuckers.
    I may invest in a...
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    I have strung it up with the strings supplied...

    I have strung it up with the strings supplied (minor gripe - the kits are advertised as being supplied with Ernie Balls but none of mine have been). These are lighter gauge than I normally use so set...
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    And the back 34586 34587

    And the back

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    34585Apologies for making a pretty poor effort at...

    34585Apologies for making a pretty poor effort at keeping this build diary updated.
    Guitar is, lets say, phase 1 finished and looking like this

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    Right, I've done with clear coats and its not...

    Right, I've done with clear coats and its not super shiny but got the sort of look that I like and I've taken off the masking from the binding.
    As expected this hasn't been 100% successful but has...
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    Well spotted on the tuners Simon :D They were...

    Well spotted on the tuners Simon :D They were only on there temporarily but you did prompt me to nervously open the gig bag containing my 12 string to check I had them the right way (fortunately I...
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    Oh, forgot to mention the headstock 'overlay'...

    Oh, forgot to mention the headstock 'overlay' which is two layers of veneer laminated together, cut out and stuck on. Could have been neater but again - 'character' :rolleyes:
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    I've been plodding on with clear coats on the...

    I've been plodding on with clear coats on the body and its getting there.
    I thought I would have a go at veneering the headstock to be more in keeping with the top. This mostly went ok but I have...
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    'a bit unique' That's a great comment, thanks...

    'a bit unique' That's a great comment, thanks McCreed ;)
    The photos so far have been taken on my phone under a fluorescent light so not ideal to get the best results.
    Anyway, the neck and back of...
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    Another vote for black pickguard :cool:

    Another vote for black pickguard :cool:
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    Good luck with the build Glen. I forsee one of...

    Good luck with the build Glen.
    I forsee one of these kits in my future so will be following with interest.
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    The moment of truth arrived to get some stain on...

    The moment of truth arrived to get some stain on the top.
    I elected for Vintage Amber and I have to say after the first coat I was not impressed. It was a lot more brown than I had hoped and just...
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    I've got three coats of Saffron stain on the back...

    I've got three coats of Saffron stain on the back and sides now. Its coming along nicely.

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    There's a lot of binding on this guitar so I...

    There's a lot of binding on this guitar so I thought I'd best have a go at masking it.
    I've used some modellers masking tape around the body which was a bit rough at first but went on quite nicely...
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    Love the colour - looks great!

    Love the colour - looks great!
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    It occurred to me that when I did the mock build...

    It occurred to me that when I did the mock build I hadn't checked the scale length so I re-fitted the neck and did so.
    313mm nut to 12th fret and 315 12th to bridge so quite happy with that.
    I also...
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    Yes I thought that. Should be enough for the top...

    Yes I thought that.
    Should be enough for the top though and then I am thinking about whether to get another the same for the rest of it or something different for the back and sides.
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    I hadn't thought about using a neck finishing...

    I hadn't thought about using a neck finishing kit.
    That's a great call Simon, thank you.
    Made to work on maple and a few amber options to choose from
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    Correct! Always fancied an LP Junior :) Slight...

    Correct! Always fancied an LP Junior :)
    Slight issue now is that Wudtone have a compatibility chart on their website (which I had never noticed before!) and the actual amber stain is listed as...
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    Checking for glue spots is on the agenda for this...

    Checking for glue spots is on the agenda for this evening Simon.
    I think between you, you have convinced me to go with an amber finish!
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    Aaarrgh don't put these doubts in my mind man...

    Aaarrgh don't put these doubts in my mind man :eek:
    They were already there to be honest but I still fancy it red.
    maybe
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    Nice one FW :D Done a trial build today and all...

    Nice one FW :D
    Done a trial build today and all seems good.

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    Everything fits nice and snug, neck quite tight but all looks to line up nicely when I checked with some...
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    Hi John. I have also just started an ES kit...

    Hi John.
    I have also just started an ES kit which is going to be finished in Wudtone Cherry Flamenco.
    I've used their products on a couple of other builds and been very happy with the results.
    The...
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