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So here is my first build a TLA-1 kit.

I wasn’t going to submit this after seeing all of the incredible entries so far but figured that it would be worth it for the honest feedback that I can...

Cheers guys

Good spotting on the electro-socket McCreed.
Glad I added it in, took a bit of extra work to make it sit flat but worth it


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And it’s done!!!
Really really happy with how it looks and how it plays.
Thanks to everyone who gave me some advise along the way. This forum is so giving to people who are just starting out and...

Haha McCreed plenty of em around but they are all white or off white, never thought about using a strat tip on a tele.

Cheers for pointing out the obvious Simon the thought didn’t even cross my...

Getting some strings on tonight almost ready for a setup.
Had to order a new switch tip as the one I have is too small! Can’t believe I stuffed that one up!

Check out the reflection of the work...

Got the shielding done and string ferrules in before I called it quits for today

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Yep neck is done now waiting for the stock sheen to arrive but feeling pretty smooth already.
Hope to get that bolted on tomorrow morn


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Cheers McCreed.

Pretty happy with it. Didn’t think I would be able to get tru oil to come up like that.
Definitely somethings I can improve on/would do differently next time but for my first...

Put in a fair amount of elbow grease today.
Starting to get that gloss that I am after!
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Cheers for the input!
I’ve used tru oil on the neck anyway so sounds like using their stock and sheen conditioner would be an easy way to go


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Cheers Simon.

Haven’t heard of pumice on the back of the neck before. Any pointers, I’m assuming it’s an alternative to using steel wool for taking some of the shine off?


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Cheers for the input guys I’ll give it a week or so for the finish to cure properly then have a crack at getting a gloss finish.
Hopefully that times well with NZ coming out of lockdown so I can...

So I’m hoping to get some opinions here.
I’ve finally got the finish nice and flat and am torn whether to proceed with buffing it out to a gloss or leaving it with a satin sheen.
Help me make a...

Finish is slowly coming alonghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200406/d0bba7165eada28e69fa6473270728c5.jpg


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So with this whole lock down I’ve finally been able to get back into this project!
Here is a bit of an update with the stain finished.
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FrankenWashie it’s messing with my OCD too, I was thinking some neck ferrules would make it less obvious but on closer inspection it looks like the holes might be too close to the edge to recess...

Cheers Sonic Mountain, what sort of space do you look for? This one is sitting at about 7mm between the bridge plate and the pick guard


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Bit of a progress update. Haven't had a lot of time lately.

Finally got the head stock shaped
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And my bridge upgrade just arrived!
Got it positioned so the Hi E is 648mm from the nut....

Bit of an update.
Managed to get the neck on, and the gap looking better.

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Andy40 I did check the pickguard again after seeing your comment, I think I could have hidden the...

Wow thanks for the response guys!

FrankenWashie - Will get those lines established tonight, really appreciate the explanation and picture.
Simon - I tested the scratch plate but that still shows...

Thanks for the reply FrankenWashie!

So given that I don't know if its the neck heel or the pocket, would I be better to base my center line off the pickup routes rather than using a center line...

Hi everyone!

First post for me but I have been watching the forums for some time before finally pulling the trigger on a kit.
Really looking forward to getting my first build under my belt.
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