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    Salo's Third Build SSCM-1Q

    I'm back on the scene again after an absence of 7 years. Somer time ago I got the bug again and bought an LP style kit, SSCM-1Q with gold fittings. My intention was to upgrade the guitar with locking...
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    Well! I'm back after 7 years. I was having...

    Well! I'm back after 7 years. I was having problems with the paint. Every time I applied it, it go darker to the point I was loosing the wood figure. So I left it until recently when I got the idea...
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    I did mate. I made sure not to mention my lake...

    I did mate. I made sure not to mention my lake placid blue Telecaster
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    Hi Everyone. As a result of my PM to Adam, Adam...

    Hi Everyone. As a result of my PM to Adam, Adam kindly invited me to his house (I don't live far from Adam) and did some comparisons and measurements with the neck and body. I can report that there...
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    Hi Simon. I've done as you suggested and actually...

    Hi Simon. I've done as you suggested and actually measured the frets compared to the Stewmac calculator. It has shown that the frets are all out compared to the calculator and when added together...
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    Hi Simon. You've certainly raised a number of...

    Hi Simon. You've certainly raised a number of issues that I hadn't thought of. I may have to rethink my options. As I said to Wokkaboy, I may just upgrade my LP Studio model and use the pots and PU...
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    Hi Wokkaboy. Yet, thats how I got them. I looked...

    Hi Wokkaboy. Yet, thats how I got them. I looked at the size and I agree it will be a tight fit. If they don't, I have plan B. Amongst my collect of guitars, I also have a 2000 model LP Studio that...
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    It cost me $80 plus $7.95 postage from eBay...

    It cost me $80 plus $7.95 postage from eBay -au2015_mwd3828sezm@members.ebay.com.au . The good part was it only took 4 days to get to me.
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    16519 Hi Weirdbit, from the photo I can see that...

    16519 Hi Weirdbit, from the photo I can see that I can gain 2mm on the treble side and 1mm on the bass side. I don't think it will impinge on the PU mount.

    As an aside, I have pulled the trigger...
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    Thanks Weirdbits, I'll do that. I did notice that...

    Thanks Weirdbits, I'll do that. I did notice that there is a gap between the fret end and the start of the neck pickup route. Are you saying that the fret end should line up with the route start?...
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    It's been a while since the last post. Holidays...

    It's been a while since the last post. Holidays and all that. Well since then I have straightened the neck and waxed the fret board. I thought I'd introduce the neck to the body when!!! Houston we...
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    Just thought I would share a product I found for...

    Just thought I would share a product I found for masking that doesn't allow any bleeding under the tape.
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    I used it for the binding and the only scrapping I had to do was on a couple of...
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    Just when I thought I was on the last colour...

    Just when I thought I was on the last colour coat. I've applied the 3rd coat on the body and took off the masking on the binding.
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    But that's not where it ends. I scrapped the binding....
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    I've preped the neck and this how it came up...

    I've preped the neck and this how it came up after 2 coats
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    Thanks chuck that looks great. I will follow...

    Thanks chuck that looks great. I will follow suit. The red colour is to represent my battalion colours that I served with in Vietnam. I plan on some other features to represent my service.
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    I rubbed the first coat back with 0000 steel wool...

    I rubbed the first coat back with 0000 steel wool to smooth out the coat and applied a second coat. Looking so much better.

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    The grain has come up so much nicer. I'm in...
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    It's an auto paint called candy coat in candy...

    It's an auto paint called candy coat in candy apple red. It's a see thru coating and shouldn't hide the grain (So I'm told)
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    Thanks Brendan, I've sorted the neck. Have...

    Thanks Brendan, I've sorted the neck. Have highlighted the grain with timbermate and sanded to 320. I gave the body it's first coat of colour yesterday and this how it came out. It's not as pink in...
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    Back on the building after doing some carer...

    Back on the building after doing some carer duties for she who must be obeyed. The front looks to be flamed maple veneer. Have changed tack with the finish. Mahogany is not the right red that I'm...
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    Salo's 2nd Project ES-1G

    Hi everyone. Just bought my second project. An ES-1G with gold hardware. Before considering my options, just a question. I know that the front is a very thin veneer, but how about the back and sides....
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    Hi Eric. That colour looks awesome. I've just...

    Hi Eric. That colour looks awesome. I've just bought an ES-1G and thats the exact colour I'm after. What colour is it?
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    Here is some more 12006 12007

    Here is some more
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    Well I've finally got around to finishing my Lake...

    Well I've finally got around to finishing my Lake Placid Blue LP for my grandson. All the parts are stock except for pots, caps & bone nut. I'm very happy with the result for a beginner and am...
  24. Thread: LP #1 Build

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    Thanks DB and Woks

    Thanks DB and Woks
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    Thanks Tony. That bit I'm familiar with, it's the...

    Thanks Tony. That bit I'm familiar with, it's the other end of the wire I don't know what to attach it to.
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