Here we have an EXA-1 ( Ash Body )
Finished in Satin Black body with Gloss Black head stock.
Modifications include, I have added a second volume pot,( two volumes plus tone ) custom made pick guard with a switchcraft 3 way toggle and a bell style truss rod cover.
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from explorer on April 7, 2014, 19:06
Here we have an EXA-1 ( Ash Body )
Finished in Satin Black body with Gloss Black head stock.
Modifications include, I have added a second volume pot,( two volumes plus tone ) custom made pick guard with a switchcraft 3 way toggle and a bell style truss rod cover.
Apologies for the Quote style post but its the only way I can add pics .
Hope there are some more classic Explorer fans
/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from explorer on April 7, 2014, 19:32
Hope there are some more classic Explorer fans
Oh yeah, right here. You've nailed it dude. That is exactly what an explorer should look like in my opinion.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
Wow, awesome job! Love how it has come out. The satin black suits this model perfectly! The whole thing just works so well. Well done!
cheers,
Gav.
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I made the pick guard with clear polycarbonate etched the logo on the underside and then wet and dry sanded it to get the frosting.
wow Explorer that looks like a classic, love the mods you have done to move the switch and the white pickguard looks great on satin black. The only negative I can see is its such a shame to cover an ash body, you should have used a basswood kit !
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Explorer that is a great build - it looks fantastic, nice result. Please don't tell me this is your first build, as you will only get better and I'm envious already...
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Thanks for all the comments it has been a fun project and I'm ready for my next one.
Thanks for your comments wokkaboy,/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from wokkaboy on April 8, 2014, 09:07
wow Explorer that looks like a classic, love the mods you have done to move the switch and the white pickguard looks great on satin black. The only negative I can see is its such a shame to cover an ash body, you should have used a basswood kit !
I agree it is a classic look which was what I was after, when I ordered the guitar all that was available was the ash and I has this in my mind to start with.
And to be honest there were some odd aspects to the grain in the timber I didn't warm too.
I have a plant to do another to show off the grain.
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