Simon's Super Strat Scratch Build.

I really like that neck profile, and the transition to the head stock you have there. I guess from the asymmetrical neck heel that you are going to have a smooth shaped transition into the back of the body?

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Originally Posted by FrankenWashie

I really like that neck profile, and the transition to the head stock you have there. I guess from the asymmetrical neck heel that you are going to have a smooth shaped transition into the back of the body?

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Thanks FrankenWashie!

I was inspired by the new Fender American Elite series:
http://www.fmicassets.com/demandware...e-5-mobile.jpg

But I am consider using neck screws and recessed ferrules because I may use black hardware and I can't find an asymmetrical neck plate that is black.

Ah! I see, I had thought you might reduce the profile of the body edge to taper off toward the neck heel.

excellent work Simon, really well documented build diary and you are an inspiration to other forumites to have a crack at a scratchy when they are confident enough.
Neck shaping and fretting looks really good. Keep saying this but you are a natural at this first scratchy, you have done your homework and some.
I couldn't find an asymmetrical black neck plate either and went for black neck bushes for one of my later scratchys

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Originally Posted by FrankenWashie

Ah! I see, I had thought you might reduce the profile of the body edge to taper off toward the neck heel.

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Yes that would be ideal so if I end up doing the ferrules I will certain have some form of taper.

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

excellent work Simon, really well documented build diary and you are an inspiration to other forumites to have a crack at a scratchy when they are confident enough.
Neck shaping and fretting looks really good. Keep saying this but you are a natural at this first scratchy, you have done your homework and some.
I couldn't find an asymmetrical black neck plate either and went for black neck bushes for one of my later scratchys

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Thanks for the kind words wokka! I may end up spraying the neck plate black but I'm not sure how it will turn out.

no worries Simon, I thought about that option spraying the chrome plate black but thought eventually the paint will peel off, good for a relic look I spose haha

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

no worries Simon, I thought about that option spraying the chrome plate black but thought eventually the paint will peel off, good for a relic look I spose haha

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I found a video where Brad shows how he sprays such parts black. I may try this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTDaLG-Fz1U

I couldn't resist...
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...pspmpwr5mu.jpg

Will post more photos on the process later on.

HOLY CARP Simon that veneer is off the chain, looks like you nailed the gluing process looks flat as a pancake - well done