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    Welcome to the forum. You will get heaps of...

    Welcome to the forum. You will get heaps of advice here so dont hesitate to ask. Hope all goes well. Dont forget to post plenty of pics. Cheers
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    Back for renovations

    So while im waiting for my TL-1 mirror pickguard to arrive ive got the guitar bug again and am looking for things to fix.
    Over he last few years my pickguard has faded badly and is now gold which...
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    This has got to be the best colour ive seen in a...

    This has got to be the best colour ive seen in a long time, the tangerine, will keep it in mind for a future build. Gorgeous finish mate.
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    Dont forget to post a few piccy so we can follow...

    Dont forget to post a few piccy so we can follow along
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    Looking good, are you doing a burst on the...

    Looking good, are you doing a burst on the headstock or leaving it plain?
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    Wow, youve been through the ropes mate. But most...

    Wow, youve been through the ropes mate. But most of the kits need adjustments, thats just the way things are these days, and fixing them adds to your guitar skills.
    So to your question about 2 kits...
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    This is the set im putting in, they look really...

    This is the set im putting in, they look really cool, i bought them about 3 years ago but cheers for the suggestion, much appreciated.

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    and here what they look like in a mock up.

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    In the meantime

    So while im waiting for my new mirror pickguard to come from Pitbull for mt TL-1 id better restring my modified JM - 1 and do the dreaded intonation, since ive change the bridge.
    Ive been putting...
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    Yea, i hear ya. Spent ages finding the mirror...

    Yea, i hear ya. Spent ages finding the mirror pickguard so was on the search again. just by fluke i was cruising through Pibulls guitar shop and they have one, with the predrilled holes for the...
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    Great job, ive never done a set neck only screwed...

    Great job, ive never done a set neck only screwed ones so i consider you very brave. Good luck with the build, the colour is looking great.
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    Halt

    So another halt to the project and i was sooo careful, i really was. Drilled very slowly on a soft but firm surface.
    But wasnt good enough. CRAAACCKKK.

    So now waiting for a new Pickguard.

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    Just caught up with your thread Simon. Lots of...

    Just caught up with your thread Simon. Lots of rollercoasters here, but thats the way we learn. Great comeback though and looking good now. I think mines taken just as long with as many hickups....
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    Good one mate. The way you are going, you wont...

    Good one mate. The way you are going, you wont have to buy any tools. Cheers
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    Finally i gave the finsh a cut with 4800 compound...

    Finally i gave the finsh a cut with 4800 compound then another cut with 9000 paste and then a final buff with car wax/polish.
    Now ready for the wiring and hardware. YAY!

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    So next i started to build up coats again. When i...

    So next i started to build up coats again. When i thought i had nearly finished i checked the finish one morning and it had all crazed!
    Back to the drawing board. This time instead of repriming i...
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    Next step

    So after lots of filling,sanding and priming im back to where i was.

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    Finally back

    So after some time had elapsed i decided to finish the final coats on my tele body but alas it wasnt to be. i thought it would be a great idea to unscrew the tried and tested stick that i had screwed...
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    So this is gonna be another slow build. Progress...

    So this is gonna be another slow build. Progress so far........body has been prepared and primed, 6 coats. The metallic black has been applied, 5 coats and its now had 4 coats of 1k clear. Ive left...
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    $24 au with postage for 12 dot markers and side...

    $24 au with postage for 12 dot markers and side dot tube, will be here in 4 days. Not worth the agro and cut fingers if i did it myself.. lol
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    Fitted standard chrome tuners to see what they...

    Fitted standard chrome tuners to see what they looked like, a lot better than the rabbit ear ones i made, live and learn.

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    So now another wait until my new fret markers arrive.

    Btw...
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    So in lockdown for 7 days, good time to do some...

    So in lockdown for 7 days, good time to do some guitar stuff.
    Got all enthused about fitting fret dots but...........

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    Yea exactly, somewhere along the way i lost one so went online to an...
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    Looks like you had a major paint reaction but its...

    Looks like you had a major paint reaction but its looking good now. Ive had heaps of problems with different paints so now i always do test patches first.
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    Looks tops, im doing my telecaster black and i...

    Looks tops, im doing my telecaster black and i hope it comes out half as good.
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    2 things to check, firstly your neck adjustment...

    2 things to check, firstly your neck adjustment as you said that your neck is perfectly straight, they usually have a slight curve to them, this will lift the strings and secondly the bridge should...
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    Just read your whole horrendous adventure, wow,...

    Just read your whole horrendous adventure, wow, awesome save, i might have just put a solid finish on it or replaced the cap. Terrific job mate. I think weve all been there, but i think im really...
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