dusted off the xmas strat and got a coat of clear on after 3rd burst attempt, will start searching for pickguard options, thinking dark colours
dusted off the xmas strat and got a coat of clear on after 3rd burst attempt, will start searching for pickguard options, thinking dark colours
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Of all the axes you've done Wokka, this is my favorite. That burst just screams classy from the rooftops
@ Stui, cheers mate, yes I'm pretty happy with the jarrah stain/burning sun burst. I got a bit of a bursting secret, I rubbed a reducer around the blend line and it actually lightens the darker colours and makes blending so much easier. Hope to get second coat of clear on tonight.
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Those colours have come up beautifully on the Ash, Woks, really nice burst.
Scott.
cheers Scott, you are king of the bursts so coming from you appreciate the nice comments. The jarrah stain I bought for the IB-6S bass so the colours I chose for the ST-1A weren't really planned but really happy how its turned out.
I've ordered 2 black loaded pick guards so hoping these will look good. Otherwise you can sell me one of your strat ply pickguards haha
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
the postman was nice to me today and a loaded HSH pickguard and copper shielding sheet arrived. It is very thin the copper shielding but I may try and glue this onto a pickguard and see if that looks ok. Think a copper pickguard will suit the colours. I'll take some photos once I see whether this is an option. I've ordered a black SSS loaded pickguard too.
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Put the copper behind a clear pickguard...
Scott.
great idea cheers Scott, then it will act as shielding plus be visible. I'll get on ebay now see how much a clear pick guard is.
If anyone on the forum has seen a clear strat pickguard online can you please let me know ? cheers in advance. There are plenty of coloured mirror pick guards
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
They aren't cheap from normal retailers, but they are available (quick search): WD Music, GreasyGroove, Allparts
I've only bought from Allparts, so I can't vouch for the others. Or, just buy a sheet of clear and make your own (it's 2mm thick, so should suit the copper behind it).
Scott.
Beautiful Wokka, just beautiful. That's one amazing burst. Can't wait to see this bad boy finished.
Cheers,
Gav.
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Build #02: ST-1
Build #03: JR-1DC
Build #04: ES-2V
Build #05: ESB-4 (GOTM July 2014)
Build #06: RC-1
Build #07: MK-2
Build #08: TLA-1
Build #09: JR-1DC
Build #0A: LPA-1
Build #0B: STA-1 (GOTM April 2015)
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Build #0D: LP-1M
Build #0E: JB-1
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