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Thread: My Thinline Tele Build

  1. 16-07-2017, 08:09 PM #31
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    Click image for larger version.  Name: headstock.JPG  Views: 132  Size: 95.7 KB  ID: 20822

    The headstock/neck is done...tuning pegs attached and had to redo the decal.
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  2. 16-07-2017, 08:10 PM #32
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    Click image for larger version.  Name: body with clear coat.JPG  Views: 128  Size: 184.4 KB  ID: 20825

    Still clear coating the body (weather has been an issue)...finally able to get a decent pic with the color.
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  3. 16-07-2017, 08:11 PM #33
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    Click image for larger version.  Name: pickguard pre cut.JPG  Views: 109  Size: 99.7 KB  ID: 20826Click image for larger version.  Name: pickguard post cut.JPG  Views: 112  Size: 86.7 KB  ID: 20827

    Bought an after market pickguard in tortoise shell, had to trim for the project at hand.
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  4. 22-07-2017, 08:19 PM #34
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    Ugh...started polishing the clear coat, forgot to be careful with the edges where it got thin...reapplying clear coat.
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  5. 06-08-2017, 12:16 AM #35
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    OK...clear coat polishing going well...did a wet sand with 2500 grit, and hand rubbed with Maguire's 205...pics to follow
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  6. 06-08-2017, 12:20 AM #36
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    Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_6690.JPG  Views: 123  Size: 110.9 KB  ID: 21423

    Front View

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    Rear View

    Going to hit it with Maguire's 9 Swirl Remover next.
    Love the way the metallic flake is showing.
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  7. 06-08-2017, 01:26 AM #37
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    Looking nice and polished. Well done.
    Build #1 ES-3
    Build #2 EX-1
    Build #3 Customised ES-1 in an ES-330 style
    Build #4 & #5 GSJ-1 and GSM-1
    Build #6 GST-1
    Build #7 Harley Benton JB
    Build#8 ES-1
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  8. 06-08-2017, 02:38 AM #38
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    Thanks Simon, I can see the end in sight!!!
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  9. 29-09-2017, 07:14 AM #39
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    Click image for larger version.  Name: finished done.png  Views: 118  Size: 807.7 KB  ID: 22510

    It's finally done!!!
    Soldering went better than I thought it would after 30 years...
    Hardware installation was easy.
    I had to do a little extra trimming on the pickguard.
    She plays like a dream!Click image for larger version.  Name: done.png  Views: 116  Size: 742.1 KB  ID: 22511
    Last edited by kel1985; 29-09-2017 at 07:15 AM. Reason: photo update
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  10. 29-09-2017, 09:00 AM #40
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    Black and tortoise shell just look so right together. Will have to do one in that combo at some point.

    Great looking guitar, the trem is a nice addition.
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