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    Finishes shaping the neck and applied some...

    Finishes shaping the neck and applied some finish. In the first build I did - I used the acacia neck finish kit - but it came out far more orange that anticipated. So this time I skipped the colour...
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    Second Build - TLA

    Started work on my second build.

    Did a mock build first, everything looks good and in place. Shaped the headstock, using a standard telecaster template.

    Now I’ve started finishing the body. I...
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    Well just about done now! Still have some...

    Well just about done now!

    Still have some wiring issues. Volume and tone don’t quite work properly - and some earthing issues.

    But it sounds and plays quite well! Overall super happy. I can...
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    Thanks again everyone - a properly fitted the nut...

    Thanks again everyone - a properly fitted the nut and put some Ernie ball 9s on it - and string volume issue solved!

    It now plays great and sound good too! Still need to fix the wiring issues -...
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    Thanks everyone! I’ve been so flat out I...

    Thanks everyone!

    I’ve been so flat out I haven’t been able to try these suggestions out yet - but I’ll get back to it today and let you all know how it goes.

    Never heard of a dud string before...
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    String volume issue - and other concerns!

    Hey!

    First time trying to wire anything, and I’ve hit some issues.
    Can anyone help here?

    The output of ‘G’ string on my current JZA-1 build has a much lower output than the other strings....
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    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190309/83a9b81d...

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    I’ve made some progress.
    Went for a blue spray paint, about 5 coats, then about the same of clear.

    I left the...
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    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/be43070f...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/be43070f49dc9057ccae5c594a16818b.jpgThe high nut....


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  10. Thread: Meet Dorrit

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  11. Thread: Meet Dorrit

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    Meet Dorrit

    Name inspired by the Charles Dickens novel.
    2 year old cattle x stuffy, who’s thrilled I’m spending lots more time in the garage!


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    Good to hear, my wife gets 50% off super cheap...

    Good to hear, my wife gets 50% off super cheap auto! I’ll head there tomorrow!

    Today I did a mock build, everything looks good. Scale length seems spot on, and as long as the neck is right up...
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    Oh I would absolutely get one if this became...

    Oh I would absolutely get one if this became available. Personally, would prefer a 3-3 headstock, and love the bigsby option.
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    Thanks VonScott, That’s helpful! I haven’t got...

    Thanks VonScott,

    That’s helpful! I haven’t got anything set up for spraying either - perhaps acrylic is the way to go this time.

    That strat is beautiful though!
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    First Build - JZA1

    Hi all,

    Just received my first kit - a JZA-1.
    Have always wanted a jazzmaster - looking forward to building my own!

    I went for the ash body as I have an ash strat that I love. Interesting...
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