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glenno3228
04-07-2013, 09:59 AM
Hi all,

After something of a wobbly start, my next kit arrived in the mail yesterday. Love the Austpost tracking emails, I knew when the local driver had it in his van, and living in the country that it wouldn't be long until I got my hands on it.

First things first, the name. As we live on the surf coast, I figured I'd go with a theme that fits the area and my wife suggested Winkipop (winki to the locals) which is a surf break at Bells Beach. So Winki it is.

By chance, I had ordered some Azure lagoon wudtone for the IB1 I was going to build but due to unforeseen circumstances didn't happen. So an azure blue surf Tele it is then.

Looking at the kit all was in order and the body is relatively sound save for a couple of glue spots which should come out with some elbow grease and 120 grade.
A dry build didn't show up any thing untoward so it was off to the garage for a few hours sanding. To date I've spent 6 hours all up prepping the body for the wudtone including the drilling. All without incident.

Cheers
Glenn

First shots.
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glenno3228
04-07-2013, 10:17 AM
Whilst the sanding progressed, it was time to consider the headstock. I did consider the standard Tele head but I'd prefer not to try and make it look like something it's not. So it was off on the surf coast tangent again and trying to incorporate waves or surfboards or something similar in t the design. The other thing I try to do is to incorporate the curves available on the body into the shaping exercise. In this instance I came up with several options, mostly using the pick guard as the template for shaping.

After several attempts and locking in a plan overnight, I still wasn't entirely happy with the design so outsourced it to Mrs G with a brief requiring surfy type shapes.

And so it came to be that Winki got a headstock. Shaped and sanded this afternoon.

That's about it for tonight. About to settle in for another day of the tour.

Cheers
Glenn


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Brendan
04-07-2013, 10:58 AM
Oooh noice! Nicely done as well! Bit surf - bit shark!

adam
04-07-2013, 11:04 AM
That's really cool Glenn.

Gavin1393
04-07-2013, 12:02 PM
Great creative start! Love the headstock already!

Bass Guy
04-07-2013, 12:04 PM
Fantastic headstock! Can't wait to see the build. What colour do you have in mind?

glenno3228
04-07-2013, 12:12 PM
Azure lagoon with a natural neck and oiled fret board. I ordered the colour for another guitar that didnt happen and couldn't bring myself to waste it so that's what it'll be. Some nice marbling on the back too so watch this space.

8-)

Bass Guy
04-07-2013, 12:37 PM
That sounds perfect!! Looking forward to it!

keloooe
04-07-2013, 10:57 PM
Given your location and the name, that colour scheme sounds like a real treat!!!

wokkaboy
04-07-2013, 11:37 PM
very cool headstock shape Glen, think the colours you have in mind should look amazing, look forward to the build diary

Fretworn
05-07-2013, 02:13 AM
Great job on the headstock. I think that shapes would have given me nightmares trying to cut it, but it's come up a treat for you.

Andyport
05-07-2013, 05:34 AM
Superbly done...
for me that is the best and most original headstock design I've seen...Scroll saw??
Looking forward to seeing this one progress.

glenno3228
05-07-2013, 07:58 AM
Hi all,

Thanks for the feedback on the headstock, I'm very happy with. Credit must go to Jane who is something of an artist and has a good eye. Re the shaping, it was roughed out with a jig saw, enhanced with a file, and grafted into shape with some 80 sandpaper on a block gradually progressing to the 240 to finish. The tricky bit was the return at the top of the wave and I used a 6mm drill to land that shape before the sanding. As the gurus say, there is always a work around.

So another morning of sanding and it was time to apply the deep colour stain coat of the Azure lagoon. Whilst Winkipop is the name we're going with, Winki for short, this Tele could also have been named the thirsty camel. DB suggested that the first coat would be a soaker but its taken almost the whole bottle in one sitting and I get the sense that with a little rub with the steel wool it would happily take a second sip of this lovely colour.

Question to the gurus, based on the following snaps, do I need to order more deep colour stain coat for the patches? Or.. Will this even out as I apply the base coats to come?

Now the happy snaps. I must point out at this stage that the first coat of the wudtone has made another fanatic of the stuff. What it has done to bring out the timber's grain is amazing. I think that once it is evened out across the body, the depth of texture will be amazing. And this is all bass wood! :D

Cheers
Glenn
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glenno3228
05-07-2013, 08:29 AM
More shots.
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Brendan
05-07-2013, 09:03 AM
Beautiful colour. The depth really develops over the layers, so go with it. It also doesn't last (3 months shelf life), so there's no point in hanging on to it. First coats do take a bit, but later ones much less so...
Trick is entirely - don't rush things - the more care, the better the outcome... As far as ordering more stain - I don't think you'll need it. See how you go... if you do need it DB is very prompt with getting emergency supplies into the mail :).

pablopepper
05-07-2013, 09:28 AM
This is developing very nicely. Definitely one to watch over the next few weeks. I will also add my kudos on the headstock. Original and exciting.

Bass Guy
05-07-2013, 10:13 AM
Looking just as I envisaged- sumptuous!

maxaxe
05-07-2013, 10:44 AM
Outside the box headstock - clever & thematic, I like it a lot.
I also liked the elegant lines of your first draft.
The woodgrain & colour is redolent of waves & eddies in the sea to great effect.
Will it be able to play Bombora? ;)

glenno3228
05-07-2013, 10:55 AM
/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from maxaxe on July 4, 2013, 19:44
Will it be able to play Bombora? ;)




It might be able to but I don't know about the driver. If all else fails I'll play something I know at this place. ;)

http://www.bomboras.com.au/kiosk.html

Gavin1393
05-07-2013, 10:57 AM
Whack the gold highlights on it and a layer or two of the base coat! That is looking fantastic!

dingobass
05-07-2013, 11:40 AM
Unbelievable, outstanding, incredible, fabulous, amazing and sumptuous.
I think I just ran out of superlatives.....

wokkaboy
05-07-2013, 01:26 PM
Glenno, looking fantastic, basswood does take up the wudtone differently so don't worry about the lighter areas, they will deepen in colour with more base coats and its reminded me how cool a colour azure lagoon is, may have to order more !!
deffo gold highlights and this baby will be well regarded for future GOTM entries !! good luck and I'll be watching this diary

Gavin1393
05-07-2013, 02:08 PM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on July 4, 2013, 20:40
Unbelievable, outstanding, incredible, fabulous, amazing and sumptuous.
I think I just ran out of superlatives.....

You talking about Miss Fiona on the forum again, DB?

glenno3228
06-07-2013, 02:06 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Gavin1393 on July 4, 2013, 19:57
Whack the gold highlights on it and a layer or two of the base coat! That is looking fantastic!

Couple of points and a question. I went with silver highlights as I thought they'd be more subtle, given the theme silver should work better than gold I think re applying them, this is only the deep colour stain being shown and according to the instructions, the highlights go on between the last base coat and the finishing coats. Is this wrong and should I apply the highlight next?

Brendan
06-07-2013, 02:54 AM
Nope - go for the base coats first then highlights. I believe you could also mix the highlights into the last base coat if you wanted, depends on the look you want. If you do it earlier, I think you may end up masking them with future base coats.

glenno3228
06-07-2013, 03:23 AM
Thanks Brendan, that's what I figured. Apply and wait, steelo apply and wait. Rinse and repeat.

robin
06-07-2013, 04:54 AM
Wow Glenn, that is going to look stunning. I think I'm looking at potential GOTM winner right there.

rob

glenno3228
10-07-2013, 04:03 AM
Hi folks, time for an update.

Whilst Victoria is indeed sunny at the moment, the 0 degree mornings and chilly evenings are slowing progress on the wudtone curing front but I'm managing to stay patient. I expect the next couple of weeks will consist of hurry up and wait, steel wool, thin coat, hurry up and wait, steel wool, thin coat etc etc.

Aft 2 coats of base coat, this is where we are at. I want several more just to deepen the colour before the silver highlights get the nod.


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Gavin1393
10-07-2013, 05:01 AM
Wudtone is fantastic isn't it!

glenno3228
10-07-2013, 05:55 AM
Amen to that brother!,!,!, 8-)

Brendan
10-07-2013, 09:53 AM
Hoooley doooley that looks sweet enough to eat!...

Bundy64
11-07-2013, 11:01 PM
The Azure blue is an outstanding colour....and the headstock design is awesome...

Bundy

glenno3228
18-07-2013, 08:35 AM
After a week and a bit of base coats, its time to add the silver highlights and get on with the finishing coats. I haven't bothered with any extra shots as the colour depth change isn't appearing on the iPhone shots. Will get out the good gear for finishing shots.

In the mean time, the neck has had it's first coat.

And included is a photo of the break at Winkipop.


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glenno3228
24-03-2014, 09:40 AM
Hi all, it's been a while. Work and life in general saw the projects put on hold for a bit. This weekend I got back into it and finished the Tele. When I say finished, it's all but done but it will need a new nut and some work on the action. I am pleased with the guitar though for my second build.


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glenno3228
24-03-2014, 09:45 AM
Btw. Sounds good in the lower register but the high notes are suffering from the dodgy nut. The copper shielding worked a treat and my soldering was way better than the RC1 I did.

Some of the finished product.


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gavinturner
24-03-2014, 09:49 AM
Beautiful Glenn! That's a gorgeous tele you've created.mi especially like the headstock. Great work!

Cheers,
Gav.

glenno3228
24-03-2014, 09:53 AM
Cheers Gav. I was just checking your RC1. Can't wait to see the finished product.!!! 8O I did one last year as a starter. Nice kit. I did a slightly different headstock to yours.

adam
24-03-2014, 10:10 AM
Very nice Glenn, that's one of the best original headstocks I've seen.

Brendan
24-03-2014, 10:16 AM
Glenn - not normally an aqua guitar guy, but that really works! Love how it all evokes the beach and brings it all together!

Andyport
24-03-2014, 10:11 PM
Arrr yes, I remember this build...the one with with unique headstock shape.
Far out, the finished article looks superb.
Well done Glenn.
I can hear the surf tunes ringing out now!!

kells80aus
24-03-2014, 10:39 PM
I love Winkipop, and your guitar as well :D.
Surfed Boob's winki, Bird Rock, Bell's, Criters at Anglesea, Roadnight, O'Donohues Rd, Urquarts, Cathedral's(at 10ft, it was bloody scary), Lorne, Wye, Kennet's, Saw Mill, and Marengo. All many many years ago. used to buiild my own boards, now I build my own Guitars. These days I just build a few guitars for myself and my adult kids.
One time at O'donahues a bloody big fish jumped out of the wave in front of me. I thought it was a Noah and started yelling at everyone to get out of the water, then I saw the fin and turned around and paddled back out for a few more quiet surf.. bloody porpois.

I love the colour of your Tele. It looks absolutely stunning.

Cheers PK

In my eara down the coast I was known as 'Spot'. made Spot Surfboards, well only a few for mates and myself. Drank at Nobby's

Fretworn
25-03-2014, 01:01 AM
Great looking guitar. Glad we got to see it finished.

stan
25-03-2014, 03:10 AM
Glenn, that is lovely, great headstock, I can hear the waves pounding, well done

glenno3228
25-03-2014, 08:36 AM
Thanks guys. It was great to get back into the shed and knock one of the builds up after some heavy lifting at work. It's inspired me to get on with the 5 string bass that's finished with the staining process and is ready for first fit.



/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from kells80aus on March 24, 2014, 07:39
I love Winkipop, and your guitar as well :D.
Surfed Boob's winki, Bird Rock, Bell's, Criters at Anglesea, Roadnight, O'Donohues Rd, Urquarts, Cathedral's(at 10ft, it was bloody scary), Lorne, Wye, Kennet's, Saw Mill, and Marengo. All many many years ago. used to buiild my own boards, now I build my own Guitars. These days I just build a few guitars for myself and my adult kids.
One time at O'donahues a bloody big fish jumped out of the wave in front of me. I thought it was a Noah and started yelling at everyone to get out of the water, then I saw the fin and turned around and paddled back out for a few more quiet surf.. bloody porpois.

I love the colour of your Tele. It looks absolutely stunning.

Cheers PK

In my eara down the coast I was known as 'Spot'. made Spot Surfboards, well only a few for mates and myself. Drank at Nobby's


Hi PK. Yes it's a great part of the world. We've been here for 7 years so we have another 25 or so before we're considered local. ;)

10ft at Cathedral sounds way too much for this novice. I'll leave that to the experts. I've not heard of Spot boards but I will certainly check it out with a couple of the long term local boys. Watch for the bass. I've called that one Jarosite!


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glenno3228
25-03-2014, 08:40 AM
Oh and by way of disclosure, whilst I did the shaping of the headstock, Mrs Glenno did the freehand template based on my brief. 8-)