I have decided to get another build going while the weather is too cold for spraying the FH-5V.
I have managed to get hold of a DMS-1 body in mahogany and a short scale (24") maple neck with a rosewood fretboard. I did not get the matching hardware pack. My intention is to convert it into a mustang style.
I have a mustang tremolo and bridge on order, as well as a pearloid pickguard and control plate.
My intention is to try a candy red pearl using phrozin's notes.
Last edited by Trevor Davies; 31-08-2025 at 02:50 PM.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Awesome. Got a short scale winging its way to me too!
Scott.
Nice.Originally Posted by WeirdBits
Now I'm trying to source some 3 position sliding switches. Postage is making me cry! Guitartrade seem like my best Aussie option.
https://guitartrade.com.au/slide-swi...position-black.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
I really liked the three way switches that Tim used on Strat. Maybe see if he can source some others?
Yes, but I think they were 2 position. I will find out!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Most of the ones I can fine are 3, 2 position switches. If I am wrong about that and he's got a two position that would be even better (for me), since that's what I have been looking for ;-)
I have completed some neck work today:
Cut the headstock shape with a jigsaw, bench sanded to shape, and hand sanded to 240g.
Shaped the foot of the neck to match the neck pocket shape on the body.
Added a stamped "serial number" to the back of the headstock and filled with ebony timbermate.
Also filed the fret ends.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
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