I'm assuming a flat bridge since I requested hardtail but I'm not adverse to TOMs (great intonation/action adjustments). Either way I will be a happy camper. Planning on a transpurple finish with black backI'm making my dream strat - my dream 7 is next then I won't be building for a while (he says...)
yer I'd say being a bolt on and the neck probably won't be tapered like a G type axe it should have a flat bridge.
Should be a winner. Let me know when you find the time machine so you can receive it now !
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
Hey Wokka how could you tell that your tru oil finish on the strat was cured? I've just taken mine out of the cupboard to have a look.
There's absolutely no solvent smell and it feels smooth... Are there any hard and fast rules? It's been about 3 weeks.
Hey Nick, pretty confident 3 weeks should be enough curing time. Try a bit of polish on an area that will be covered under the pick guard to be safe. Post some pics please
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
Don't have any polish currently. The finish actually levelled really well.
What polish should I use and what do I apply it with? I've heard old jeans work well?
Nick, if its already level sounds like it won't need much polishing. I normally use an automotive cut and polish (forget the brand) but Jarrod has the best polish suggestions, hopefully he will see the thread and recommend what he uses, I can't remember).
I wouldn't use old jeans to polish the body, I try and use a lint free fine cloth, the smoother the cloth the smoother the finish you will get
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
Ah yes, I've heard denim is great for buffing tru oil.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
ok first I've heard of it Pablo, sounds like worth a try !
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
It begins...
Neck attached
How it sits as of tonight
What's left to do:
Drill pickguard holes + screw in.
Drill and solder jack
Set up bridge/intonation
Give final rub of steel wool on neck
Wait for decals to arrive
HOME STRETCH!
looking great Nick, well done. It gets exciting this part of the build being on the home stretch !
Have you got the tremelo claw drilled/screwed and springs fitted ? Don't forget the earth wire has to be soldered to the small lug on the back of the trem claw
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
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