My 2nd build - ATL-1FW

Right, here we go again. After almost a year's lay off due to health then winter in Australia, I've purchased this kit from Adam. It's a much nicer body than last year's Thinline, with a thicker top and Flame Maple veneer.

So I'm planning what colour to do this one. Blue or deep red but I keep coming back to blue, similar to Woltz's build.



https://i.imgur.com/BX8YImHm.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yDy2SOam.jpg

Slight problem out of the box with the size of the neck cavity, almost 1mm too small. Quite a bit of sanding from both sides to get the neck to fit.

https://i.imgur.com/pAz7vl1m.jpg

I don't wanna use the entire pickguard as I don't want to hide the grain of this guitar. Any suggestions as to how I can get a plate that will cover the curved control cavity, or just sheer off the last few inches to cover the cavity and hold the electronics???

Nice looking kit. The quality of the “A” kits does seem to be much higher.

I'll be receiving almost the exact same kit in a few weeks. I also wanted a smaller pickguard to show off more of the maple. My guitar is being modified to accommodate the hybrid pickguard. Here's an example that I found through a search.
https://cn.bing.com/images/search?vi...=0&eim=0,1,2,6

Look forward to seeing the build mate. The thinlines look great.

Hey guys,
Any advice on this control cavity cover problem? Just butcher the pickguard or does anyone know where I can get a cover, plastic or metal to cover the curved cavity??
Cheers

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Originally Posted by djefster

Hey guys,
Any advice on this control cavity cover problem? Just butcher the pickguard or does anyone know where I can get a cover, plastic or metal to cover the curved cavity??
Cheers

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You could try http://www.warmoth.com/
They do a lot of custom work and might be able to help.

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Originally Posted by djefster

Hey guys,
Any advice on this control cavity cover problem? Just butcher the pickguard or does anyone know where I can get a cover, plastic or metal to cover the curved cavity??
Cheers

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You should be able to source pickguard blanks from Australian Luthier supplies, StewMac or fleaBay pretty easily to shape your own.

https://luthiersupplies.com.au/luthi...guard-material

if you want something metal, most big box stores or small engineering supplies store can do stainless or aluminium sheet, or you can get stuff cheaply on eBay.

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Originally Posted by TZK321

You could try http://www.warmoth.com/
They do a lot of custom work and might be able to help.

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Thanks TZK321.:cool:

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Originally Posted by FrankenWashie

You should be able to source pickguard blanks from Australian Luthier supplies, StewMac or fleaBay pretty easily to shape your own.

https://luthiersupplies.com.au/luthi...guard-material

if you want something metal, most big box stores or small engineering supplies store can do stainless or aluminium sheet, or you can get stuff cheaply on eBay.

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Thanks FrankenWashie :cool:

Hmmm... Houston, we have a wee problem

https://i.imgur.com/BUZwYMql.jpg

Glue spot???

Yup. BIG glue spot!

Yikes.... any suggestions on how to tackle this as it's a veneer??

The prescribed method is clean small headed wire brush and goof off, but on a thin veneer you’d have to be really light touch on it.

Try a stiff toothbrush first on veneer.

Thanks guys. I'll start with the tooth brush.

Not tomorrow though, I stubbed my toe wandering around in the dark last night (bathroom visit) and think it's broken.... ouch!!

Make sure the tooth brush is white bristles only

1st stain coat. FeastWatson Golden Teak.

https://i.imgur.com/1ib3wGw.jpg

Trying a slightly different technique (under the guidance of an American luthier)

1st coat of blue over a dash of amber between the pups and a slash of red across the bottom.

https://i.imgur.com/n5S0SiP.jpg

A very light sand then another blue coat, this time feathering with the red coat.

https://i.imgur.com/9x3hYJV.jpg

Another sand, 400grit.
https://i.imgur.com/ZhY8l4K.jpg

And another coat of blue all over.
https://i.imgur.com/6fArL47.jpg