Awesome, black is actually the cheapest option as that's the default hardware. Black it is. I think I'm just going outsource all my difficult decisions to the forum. So much easier. Thanks guys.
PS. I've just started a LP Jr build diary in the non pitbull gear section. I could really use some input into colour/finish.
Still waiting on the weather. Gave the body a going over with steel wool. The final coat is patchy in the places where I loaded the cloth up with finish, so I'm thinking this is a result of applying too much. The rest of the finish is looking and feeling pretty good after the steel wool. Except I found a couple of gifts...
Probably thanks to my mock build photo shoot. Looks like I've gouged it somehow. Any suggestions?
This one I'm not too concerned about. I find it hilarious that I've managed to scrape it in a perfect flame shape in line with the top - totally meant to do that.
Give the scrape a very gentle sand and see how you go (very gentle), I think it will blend in fine after that
Stan's LP Build for my Sister: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3146
Benson Pickup Strat mod: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5229
Epiphone LP headstock fix: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3410
Martin Backpacker Repair: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=5038&page=3
'57 Harmony Jazz guitar project: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2972
Sanding got the scrape out...
But I sort of "gently" sanded it back to wood
So ended up reapplying stain and intensifier.
Those last shots were from a week or so ago and since then it's had a second final coat that's come out quite nicely so I might leave as is.
Coming along nicely
Nice job, looking better all the time
Stan's LP Build for my Sister: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3146
Benson Pickup Strat mod: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5229
Epiphone LP headstock fix: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3410
Martin Backpacker Repair: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=5038&page=3
'57 Harmony Jazz guitar project: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2972
Feels like the home stretch now.
Had to drill some extra depth for the pickup screws in the neck cavity.
Shielding
Had to scratch off the black coating on the bridge bushing in order to get conductivity.
Once the bushing was grounded, it was persuaded into place with a rubber mallet.
Installed tuners, bridge and e strings to align the neck. Getting the neck in place was a bit hairy as it was difficult to clamp and get accurate measurements around the clamp. Took several attempts but finally got the neck positioned, marked, drilled and bolted on.
Couldn't help throwing the remaining strings on to see how she goes as an acoustic...
...and the answer is, very well indeed. The thin finish gives it a very organic feel that matches the natural look and even with the stock nut and hardware the unplugged sound has nice sustain and resonance. There should be some hardware upgrades in the mail this week, but I'm thinking I'll put in all the stock electronics and do a before and after comparison with the upgrades. Something for next weekend...
Geez thats looking real good mate, cant wait to hear it.
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