my second build ST-1M

[dave.king1]

Mr Google comes up with lots of helpful info, this is the one I used I figured Fender might have a rough idea of how to do it

https://support.fender.com/hc/en-us/...itar-properly-

[brokin009]

thank you 😊

[brokin009]

this is how it looks. just a few things left to fine tune. i have played it and wow. the sound that comes out of thia guitar. i never have had had a strat before and this thing has now convinced me you can enjoy a guitar totally different than what you are used too. now i have to start learning some songs to play on this guitar. 😊

[wazkelly]

Looks good Brokin. Would you consider adding white control knobs and switch tip as that may give a bit more balance to the overall effect.

Geez, you don't muck about putting a guitar together. Some us take ages whilst newbies are just pumping them out.

Cheers, Waz

[brokin009]

thanks wokkaboy. yeah i might look into the white control knobs.
yeah i get to excited i just have to keep working on it. even in the middle of the night. lol
i really enjoy building guitars. i never thought i would be able to. but here i am. number 2 is almost complete.

[Kick]

Geez, you don't muck about putting a guitar together. Some us take ages whilst newbies are just pumping them out.

Cheers, Waz

My thoughts exactly

Love your build Brokin!

[wazkelly]

thanks wokkaboy. yeah i might look into the white control knobs.
yeah i get to excited i just have to keep working on it. even in the middle of the night. lol
i really enjoy building guitars. i never thought i would be able to. but here i am. number 2 is almost complete.

So what plans have you made for the next instalment/addition to your collection?

[FrankenWashie]

Geez, you don't muck about putting a guitar together. Some us take ages whilst newbies are just pumping them out.

Cheers, Waz

Yeah I know right? I'm feeling like such a 🐌 with the pace of building!

Brokin, I love the way that burst blends with the scratchplate, definitely white pup covers. this is a snazzy looking Strat bro!

[Simon Barden]

Hi Brokin. From the look of it, you haven't put any clear coats over the paintwork. Whilst not 100% necessary, it's what all the manufacturers do, otherwise the paint finish isn't thick enough to protect the guitar in the years to come and will wear through very quickly. Although it means taking all the parts off and spraying again, it's worth it in the long run.

Use the same type of paint as you used for the body, so if you used acrylic, then use an acrylic clear coat. You need to apply several coats over a few days, then wait a 2-3 weeks for it to harden, then rub it flat then polish it for a really nice shine. Or else use a satin clearcoat spray if you don't want it shiny - but I'd still wait a couple of weeks for the finish to harden before putting the hardware back on and playing it.

Looking good though - and definitely white knobs!

[brokin009]

hey guys just did another short vid of this beast. just learnt part of this song with this guitar. im still in shock at how nice this thing sounds. it is just a phone recording so sorry once again for the bad recording. i hope you guys like.
https://youtu.be/RiAQ59MbVeI

Hey Waz not sure with the next build. im thinking of finishing the pitbull guitars off with upgrade (nut, bridge etc). now i know how good the sound of the toneriders and the entwistle pickups are. im looking at upgrading my PRS se pickups. funds are my biggest enemy. haha