Yep that's a good shape Make sure the corner is rounded slightly so it is easy to cover when you paint and difficult to accidentally chip.Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
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Yep that's a good shape Make sure the corner is rounded slightly so it is easy to cover when you paint and difficult to accidentally chip.
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1: FV Circa 1975 Total build from scratch fret board the lot Design out of an Electronics mag. RIP
2: FS Candy Red on Gold Basecoat.
3:Finished Build: LP Custom 3 pickup Black Silver Burst.
4:Current Build SGM-1 Electric Guitar Kit (Mahogany) Going for a nice wood stain effect.
5:Current Build P Bass Electric Guitar Kit (Ash) Going for a nice wood stain effect.
6:Current Build ES-3 Electric Hollow Body Guitar Kit (Sunburst) Going for a nice wood stain effect.
Anyone's headstock and pre-drilled holes for the tuners not line up?
While it's hard to say without having everything installed - it looks like my high E string and potentially the B string will not line up with nut.
Anyone seen this with Pitbull? If it is in fact the case when I install neck and tuners.. Any thoughts on how to rectify?
Here's a photo.
Is this even an issue? I understand there are many headstocks out there, where the strings leave the nut on an angle.
Last edited by Plainfaced; 28-10-2017 at 06:29 PM.
Hey plainfaced, check out my build in the link below. Unfortunately this is a known issue, but its not the end of the world.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Most folk usually have issues with either varying space between tuners or when fitted under mock build from rear they are also at staggered heights rather than a uniform straight line.
Just ran a ruler across from nut in above shot and string slots all seem to line up ok with respective tuner holes. Probably best to loosely fit the tuners and run some cotton through the nut to act like strings and see how that looks before deciding upon plugging and re-drilling peg holes.
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Update.
After shaping the headstock, I spent most of the weekend prepping the body and neck, and layed down the first few coats of oil on the neck and paint on the body.
Also, thanks to YouTube for the tip on diy decals.. I must say, I am extremely happy with the decal. I just have to make sure I cover it with enough coats of oil.
Last edited by Plainfaced; 30-10-2017 at 03:05 PM.
nice job Plainfaced coming alone great
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
Some lovely clean work there PlainFace, great job!Update.
After shaping the headstock, I spent most of the weekend prepping the body and neck, and layed down the first few coats of oil on the neck and paint on the body.
Also, thanks to YouTube for the tip on diy decals.. I must say, I am extremely happy with the decal. I just have to make sure I cover it with enough coats of oil.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Thanks all. Took my time with the last coat of paint and will continue to do so for the rest. As I rushed the first few..
Not sure if the photos tell, but the paint is really matte, so I will be looking to finish with clear coat.
Can anyone recommend a clear coat rattle can, that is readily available from Bunnings or similar?
Last edited by Plainfaced; 30-10-2017 at 05:24 PM.
Depend on what you used for your colour. If it you can get a clear from the same brand you should be okay. Sometimes if you mix the brand or paint types it can funk up on you.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
hmm.. Might have a few issues here.. I ended up getting this. Mainly due to the range of colours I could choose from.
https://567king.com/online-store/art...-94-400ml.html
Official site says its a 'Modified alkyd'
The only clear this brand does is this - https://www.montana-cans.com/en/spra...varnish-400ml-
Apparently is acrylic.
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