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Gavin1393
09-09-2014, 11:47 AM
Working on a number of projects simultaneously.
The Alder body on this Strat will be painted Black! Surprise :p
I will be using Chrome Tuners, Maple Fretboard with black MOP markers. The neck is also Maple. This is a standard Tremolo bridge. Pickguards and other accessories will be white. A 5 way switch, white controls and a Clapton Mid Boost will be added. If I can figure out how to do it I might even give this a 'delux' tag by fitting a Fender S-1 switch into the mix. Scotty ?
In the bridge I will be installing Di Marzio Area 67 pickup. The middle and neck pickups will house Fender Fat 50's.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4gkxq-Blackie.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ijgzv-blackie2.jpg

WeirdBits
09-09-2014, 02:56 PM
I think I've seen some diagrams with a 5-way super switch, S-1, and mid-boost combo around, got a feeling it was with Lace sensors, not sure have to google. But, if you've got a particular configuration or variation in mind I'm sure the combined brain power on here will be able to come up with some options.

Even with just a couple of push/pulls and a super switch you could have lots of series/parallel options plus the mid boost, maybe something like the and/or 'Plus' and 'Series' settings on this (http://www.pitbullguitars.com/community/?mingleforumaction=viewtopic&t=883.1#postid-16533).

stan
09-09-2014, 10:08 PM
Thought this might have been a Dave Gilmour Black Strat copy with Fender Custom '69 & Fat '50s, Seymour Duncan SSL-5.

But this sounds just as good

Gavin1393
10-09-2014, 01:05 AM
Other than the Reverse Headstock Carbonita that Keith Urban uses, this is a replica down to the pickups he uses of his "RC" guitar from the Fuse Tour.

WeirdBits
10-09-2014, 07:02 AM
Here's the thread I was thinking of with the 5-way super switch, S-1, and mid-boost diagram (http://forums.fender.com/viewtopic.php?p=433202#p433202).

Gavin1393
10-09-2014, 07:41 AM
It's like I always say "Scotty you da wiring Meister!"

Thanks mate! and for putting it in a place I will always find it !

Gavin1393
03-10-2014, 01:21 PM
Updated pic's of my Blackie...showing intended pick guard.

I have completed the shielding already in the second pic.


http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/00s90-Photo-8.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/e1x7o-Photo-3.jpg

Brendan
03-10-2014, 01:25 PM
Love the sponge look on the top photo!

stan
03-10-2014, 09:04 PM
nice and classic

Gavin1393
11-10-2014, 01:57 AM
I am expecting this one to be the real dark horse, so far it has been the smoothed ride in terms of building. Everything has worked first time! Which means I haven't had to pay too much attention to it and have 'bonded' least with it...

Licensed Fender Necks...and an intruder!
Danocaster is the Tele shape, Silver and Blackie are the Strat shaped headstocks.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/fb26d-Photo.jpg

maxaxe
11-10-2014, 06:50 AM
Jeepers Gav, you make my head spin with all your refinements and "spare bits"
Along the way ya produce some pretty slick guitars and Blackie here is no exception.

AJ
11-10-2014, 07:16 AM
yep, what max said Gav!

Gavin1393
11-10-2014, 09:00 AM
Been doing some wiring today!
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wy471-Photo_2.jpg

Gavin1393
11-10-2014, 12:52 PM
Blackie is almost ready to play...

Some new siblings in the second pic.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/5nj68-Photo_3.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/gdgqt-Photo.jpg