So I am building an mk2 kit for a buddy who wants a few mods done.... he wants p90s in it which I'm slowly shaping the pickgaurd now... he wants it to look played and abused if you will
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So I am building an mk2 kit for a buddy who wants a few mods done.... he wants p90s in it which I'm slowly shaping the pickgaurd now... he wants it to look played and abused if you will
welcome JBird, there are two other Mosrite builds a couple. Is yours basswood or ash ? What are the colour plans Ramone white ?
Welcome to the forum! Another Mosrite build they are getting very popular. Looking forward to seeing this build come together esp with the P90's
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Yeah me and the missus are building one each at the minute. Just at the painting stage. Welcome to the forum and good luck with everything. If you need to know anything just search for it or ask on here, you will get plenty of sage answers from these bunch of nutters ;)
And Mosrite's are getting popular because the copies are OK but theyre at least £500, and the originals are at least £2000 basic.
F*** it make your own ;) that's the punk way!
Welcome JBird! Great to see another Mossy build. I'm doing my second at the moment. Great kit IMO. I'm also adding p90s to mine. Really interested to see what you do with it and how she sounds at them end.
cheers,
Gav.
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http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...b5f1747653.jpg going to try the print on wax paper and transfer to the head stock
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http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...2058b6d185.jpg not bad for using Microsoft paint to come up with this
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well done Jbird you got the P90's fit into the pickguard and love your headstock logos and play of words
I used one of the p90s as a stencil and used a dremel to route it out its not super clean but it fits and has that classic punk feel
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as long as you can raise the level of the pups all good which I'm sure you can. What's the paint plans or stain ?
I hate to use the word relic but... a relic'd white
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http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...a36b4d1e9d.jpg just have to age it now
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cool should look great. DB has a good method to relic guitars tie the body to a bike and go for a ride around the block haha
looking good jbird, and love the logo
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...2118caee80.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...a2612f2c0a.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...555f414275.jpg that's basically what I did with this one! Its a solid white poplar body that I dragged across the sidewalk and then used a red chalk style paint with a dirty wax finish on the body and the maple neck
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http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...c31e47da72.jpg added some "age and dirt"
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nice one Jbird nicely relic'd !
nice job
something about that tele i really like, too...
Good job Jbird. This will look crackerjack once complete. I also like the tele.
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Makes me wonder why I am fussing about trying to get the finish right on my EX-5!
Stuff it, if I cannot get the final clears to work out fine I might just have to relic it instead.
Only joking folks as I am an extreme OCD perfectionist and first time using DT and doing this sort of thing is driving me nuts. Better book some time off work in the New Year for some therapy sessions. Hope they have plenty of Beer & Bourbon on hand ha ha.
Haha yeah I'm usually really meticulous about the finish but my buddy wanted it rough and aged...
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...996b6ec9d7.jpg well wax paper printer combo works pretty good!!!!
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Looking great jbird! love the headstock logo.
cheers,
Gav.
Getting some amber shellac for the neck tomorrow after work... hoping to have this thing done soon!
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headstock logo looks really cool JBird, look forward to seeing shellac on it
Luv that headstock logo Jbird
Great replica and love the play on words too.
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Got a little amber on the neck finally
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Nice!
cheers,
Gav.
Attachment 9444 somewhat of an update... I've been lazy
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long time no see Jbird...those acoustics been keeping you busy?
Always!!!! Had a lot going on personally as well
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Attachment 9445 I am not very good with wiring so I'm doing what I can to make this one nice
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getting there JBird, be worth putting copper shielding on the bottom of the pickguard, or at least run an earth wire between your tone and volume pots - solder to the back of the pot casings.
You also have to earth the volume lug to the back of the casing, the lug closest to the jack.
You probably haven't got to this yet !
I plan on grounding it all just haven't go all the way through it yet
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no worries JBird thought that might be the case
So wiring sucks!!!! I can't figure out why I get no sound except for a loud buzz when I touch the screws holding the pups to the body or the 3 way switch... its frustrating the hell outta me!
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Originally Posted by Jbird
If you have a multimeter, try using it to check if your pickups are all good, you might also need to connect the bridge to a suitable ground point on the back of the volume control pot, does the hum go away when you turn the volume control down?