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Thanks for the timely reminder Waz.
Spent a lot longer than expected final sanding and polishing but got there eventually. Fairly sure I got the ES-3 I did a few years ago polished in a weekend, this took quite a bit longer, not saying the end result is any, better just took longer. Now there are some 'pock' marks still here and there and while I'm moderately confident there is enough clear built up to sand them out, don't want to find out the hard way that there isn't at this point. Can try and sand them out later if I feel the need.
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Then started installing the wiring and heeded Waz's tip and used a couple layers of masking tape and strategically place cloths to try and minimise any scratching.
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Don't forget the earth wire.
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First time I tried freezing the bushes before knocking them in, worked a treat. Still used a M8 bolt in place of the actual bridge and tailpiece posts.
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Next is fitting the machine heads and the very thirsty fretboard is drinking up the Dr ducks about as fast as can be put on.
Grant
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Been a while and there has been progress.
Made spacer/mounting blocks for the pups.
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Then final assembly and rough setup. The nut is a bit high and pickup heights and action are close-ish to where they need to be. Seems every time I touch this lately I scratch or damage it in some way so here are some pretty pics before it gets relicd from use.
Must say the pups sound quite good, wasn't sure if had the pot/ cap values right but seems all good.
Bit hard to get good pics to show what it looks like, in low light looks almost brown and in bright light the orange comes to life.
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Wow, looks gorgeous.
I'm not a hollow body guy, but I am seriously tempted by this kit. Looks like the body is a reasonable thickness and I really like the shape and headstock.
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oOh man you are doing great on this... just started an FS1 myself. Was thinking about how to get that routed headstock vibe. THought about just carving the with chisels and sanding rather than routing. Looking at yours has me pumped
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That is sensational. Well done.
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Thanks Sonic, think you already know one of these are in your future:p
Thanks Steev3d, i went with routing as I had the tools to do so, can be done with hand tools would just take a bit more patience.
Thanks Woltz
Grant
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That looks fantastic.
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Oh My!
That's stunning Grant, wonderful work!
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Unless something unbelievable pops up the next GOTM is already over.
Absolutely stunning in every way
