well done Ben, can we please see a pic of the route ?
Hope you didn't freehand and had a template !
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well done Ben, can we please see a pic of the route ?
Hope you didn't freehand and had a template !
No template. Just freehand. I am used to free handing letters. So this was easy compared to making signs. You can see the new holes marked, After some research and measuring my American deluxe strat, I have factored in some compensation so we're 10mm longer from 12th to bridge than nut to 12th.
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Will fill the old holes and have some timbermate so hopefully they won't be too noticeable after the bridge is mounted. It will cover most of the original holes.
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Happy! This wilkinson ashtray bridge is much sexier! Just covers the old holes!
Using the PBG saddle screw means I get a lot to play with when setting up the intonation.
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Very happy with my headstock. Shaped and sanded down to 320 grit.
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I got some really nice sandpaper from a woodworking store called Carbatec in Auburn. They have stores all over Oz from what I can see.
They had lots of nice toys for woodworking too!
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nice one Ben looks excellent
Thanks Wokkaboy. Your suggestion with swapping out the saddle bolts works, get very close to being where they need to be.Quote:
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My next job is to drill the string through holes and install the ferrules. I also want to swap the plastic nut for a bone nut, but not sure what part to buy from real parts. They have several choices, can anyone help?
Yep, there are a few online shops that he has links to http://www.brierleyguitarpickups.com.au/Quote:
Originally Posted by Bungee
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Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Yep it gets my vote , move forward young man
Indeed they do, they (and Hare and Forbes, Stew Mac, Australian Luthier Supplies) have estranged me from many $'s - but then I have some cool toys to play with that used to belong to them!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bungee
Here is the one you will need.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bungee
http://www.realparts.com.au/nuts/bon...at-bottom.html
I put tonerider vintage pups in my ST-1 with a bone nut, they sound excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bungee
Awesome. The toneriders have good reviews. For the price they see like a great choiceQuote:
Originally Posted by Andy40
Yeah they are bunge, I looked at a number of others being on a budget I went with toneriders. They are really good for the price too. My other strat has wilkinsons and they sound sweet too but certainly different. The vintage toneriders have some character about their sound and tone which I love, but the wilkinsons sound a bit more polished.
I thought I would mention, that thanks to Wokks telling me I should have two builds on the go while I'm waiting for the dingotone to cure and you posting about the TLA-1R, I've decided that the wife's going to get me a TLA-1R for my birthday. She'll find out tomorrow, on my birthday, that out shopping trip only requires getting on the computer. ha ha.:cool: GAS at its best.
Ha ha. Love it! That's alright. I just bought myself some Forstner bits as a late xmas pressie!
Needed one to countersink the string through ferrules.
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Far from perfect. But happy with the result with my limited tools and knowledge. I think a drill press would be the best way to do this in the future.
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Finally got to do a full mock build. Pretty happy with how it has turned out.
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Quick question, does anyone know if I will need more room for the tone riders, I don't want to start the finishing if I have to may the pup holes bigger.
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hey Ben great job on the string through. Mock build looks great. So did you end up getting about 317mm 12th fret to low E saddle ?
The Tonerider pups are about the same size as the stock pups so you shouldn't need any modifications to the cavities.
Nice to see a beer on the workbench, looks like a 4D workbench haha
@ Andy40 no worries for giving you ideas for more kits, you have the building bug now !
Thats correct about the drill press...but then you did a better job than most without it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bungee
With the longer PBG bridge saddle bolts I will get about 320mm, maybe 317mm. Right now they're 323mm from the 12th.Quote:
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Now it's time to take it apart and get stuck into the finishing.
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Grain filling the body. I am still in-decided on the finish. I was thinking about translucent butterscotch but not sure the grain is exciting enough.
Might do a solid colour.
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I think the grain is prefect for a trans color! But I'm really into natural finishes right now so who knows haha
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You may be right. Seems to have popped a bit with more sanding and grain filling.
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Ben that grain looks sweet. Would be a shame to cover it up with solid paint. Butterscotch gets my vote !
I'm with Woks in that there is plenty of grain there worthy of showing off.
Yes, don't hide that grain! It can add so much character to the guitar. You're doing a great job so far!
Okay, grain will stay :D now I am onto the job of working out how to finish it. I have zero experience in applying anything other than a stain to decking. I want a gloss finish, but would like to have a translucent finish. I was hoping for butterscotch but cannot find anywhere besides overseas to buy any finishing products that is butterscotch.
So a few questions.
For the body
Is the first step a timber dye or stain?
Then can I clear acrylic over th dye for the gloss finish?
I see dingo tone was working on a butterscotch, who can I contact to see if this is ready for e to purchase?
For the neck
How do I get a vintage yellow look to my neck?
Where do you guys get the cool looking headstock decals? How to I go about designing one?
Where do I get the lemon oil for my rosewood fretboard?
Thanks for the help!
Ben
Ended up getting some feast Watson proof tint and getting nice colour. Now I am clear coating. Starting to look real nice.
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Oh nice choice!
wow Ben that looks excellent, is that FW Golden Teak you used ?
DB will throw you in the naughty warehouse for using it ! hahah
what sort of clear are you going to use ?
As long as the naughty warehouse has a bar I am happy 😊 Yep, Golden Teak with a spot of colour reducer.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
I am using white knight crystal clear gloss. I will be cutting and polishing it for a nice gloss finish.
sounds like a plan Ben
yes the NW has stacks of beer, how do you think we put up with DB growling on the PA system haha
This build is looking awesome Ben. Loving the grain with that colour.
QUICK BUILD UPDATE: It seems like my build has slowed right down. Applying clear coat now so not much to share until that is done.
The weather in Sydney is not great for painting so it may be a few days before I continue. Plus I have sort of gone back to work.
I do need to order a decal from somewhere. Can someone give me any tips as to where to order a headstock decal and do they do the design as well?
Cheers
Ben
Hi Ben,
the weather in Sydney is crap for cricket as well ! day 3 and still the first innings !
Send Andyport from the forum an email at citysigns at internode.on.net
He can cut vinyl logos.
Best you design your own logo although Andy can probably give you some ideas
Love the colour Ben. I'm going to have to try some FW colours myself! As wokka says, can recommend AndyPort for decals most highly.
cheers,
Gav.
Alright. Things are about to get exciting again in the build diary. I put the final clear coat on yesterday and now just letting her set before a wet sand, cut and polish. Hoping for a real glossy finish. I will post up some pics soon. It has sure been a learning curve so far...
good stuff Ben on the home stretch now, look forward to pics
any progress Bungee?
Hey Andy. Not much. I was wet sanding like a mad man only to find out that I hadn't grain filled enough so I am applying more clear coat and I think I will now get the glassy finish I am after. I underestimated how much effort would be required!Quote:
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It will be worth it in the end.
That guitar is looking real good.
Quick update: I think I have finally finished clear coats. I am letting it harden this week then a cut and polish will be in order! I also bought some naughty oil from a gun shop for the neck. I am looking forward to putting it together