Phroz STA-1M, ST-M, TL-1

[Trevor Davies]

Binding Fix:

I recall Simon B having to paint the binding a cream colour on one of his builds due to cracks. I think he hand painted the binding.

I think I would round over the sharp edge and spray solid on the sides and burst on the front to cover the binding.

[phrozin]

Binding Fix:

I recall Simon B having to paint the binding a cream colour on one of his builds due to cracks. I think he hand painted the binding.

I think I would round over the sharp edge and spray solid on the sides and burst on the front to cover the binding.

I've done that as well a couple of times I've ordered new binding ill replace it getting the old one off without damaging the body that i havent figured that out yet

[phrozin]

hey chaps been having new flooring put in the whole of my house today was 1st day I managed to get some work done. I got both bodys dyed and have done the burst on them the quilted 1 I used Rit daffodil yellow dye and Rit dye racing Red on the back and used a Baltic stain to do the burst I like a softer burst, I've put 3 coats of sealer on the back and neck over the dye which does darken it a bit, the salted maple 1 I've use Rit dye daffodil yellow on front and a very thin down mahogany stain on the back and a black burst.

I've only put 1 coat of sealer on the salted 1, 1 so far but will put at least 1 more on it the dyes are from their new line which work a lot better the salted 1 I have scraped out the old binding prick of a job to do and replacing it with the same cream binding which arrived today so ill be doing that before I set the necks.


I've had the 2k clear came as well so their both getting a 2k clear, its a new clear I've not used before but apparently its has a mirror finish so thought I'd buy a litre and try it so far they are going to plan the quilted 1 the Binding has some cracks but think I can touch the up I just got to color match it easy enough here some pic's of progress


salted maple









Quilted maple





rut dyes I've used

[phrozin]

had a great week end got heaps done and a few repairs on a couple of Strat bodies and got them all in 2pack clear I used a different brand and I loved it very easy to spray and laid down very flat, has a ripper shine


here a strat I repaired and I put another 2 cost of candy apple green and put 9 coats of clear on it sprayed in sets of 3 to give it a bit to really flash off I'm quite happy with it and will look very nice when its polished, I'm thinking about doing my tele with the 2 pack which will be a lot tougher than lacquer, looks green under lights its not black





this is the squire I put a huge chip in the paint which I had to repair and I've put just 3 coats on him





ok here are the 2 Les Pauls the painting is finish and ready to cut and polish I put 12 coats of 2 pack clear I don't know if it a MS or a HS as has no info on the tin, I'm thinking is an epoxy as its so easy to spray and even at 2.1 hardener it takes longer to flash and takes a day before you can do anything with it, a normal 2k its touch dry in a hour and harder overnight. if you have never used a 2k before and a little worried about running it would be good for you ill pop a link to it, as for use I got these 4 guitars done with just a whisker over 500ml which is very economical which is 6-7 Les Pauls from a litre of it highly recommended it for everyone

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/176337833650









should have them finished in a couple of days as have an appointment at hospital on Wednesday, I'm quite chuft with them the new binding went great as it can mess up a good body very easily, the squire will be a give away which is 3 Strats that ill give away at Xmas I picked up a new SX Strat which is a keeper they are 1 of my favorite Strats their arguably the best Strat you can buy under $250aud, ill be looking for some more to do maybe a tele or a super Strat kit, I quite like the gem kit but don't like the price especially the Floyd rose on them aren't very good as have done a couple before

[fender3x]

Some real beauties here!

I also have to agree with you about the SX's. My FrankenJazz Bass started as one of theirs. Really nice quality for the money. If what I understand about them is true, they were the house brand of FrankenFender for a shop in New Jersey. To keep them budget friendly they moved production to Asia. I don't know if that's true, but what I do know is that they are now owned by Team International, which has farmed out manufacturing to mainland China. An Australian company has partnered with them for distribution. There *used* to be a US company that had done the same and they were pretty popular, particularly as a base for modding and hot rodding, but the US company is phasing out SX's. More's the pity. They were great while they lasted.

[phrozin]

Some real beauties here!

I also have to agree with you about the SX's. My FrankenJazz Bass started as one of theirs. Really nice quality for the money. If what I understand about them is true, they were the house brand of FrankenFender for a shop in New Jersey. To keep them budget friendly they moved production to Asia. I don't know if that's true, but what I do know is that they are now owned by Team International, which has farmed out manufacturing to mainland China. An Australian company has partnered with them for distribution. There *used* to be a US company that had done the same and they were pretty popular, particularly as a base for modding and hot rodding, but the US company is phasing out SX's. More's the pity. They were great while they lasted.

That is intersting fender i find them decent for the money, ive purchased a lot of them over the years never got a bad 1 goes for all of their guitars only thing I don't like is their Gibson base have bolted neck I prefer set neck

[fender3x]

That is intersting fender i find them decent for the money, ive purchased a lot of them over the years never got a bad 1 goes for all of their guitars only thing I don't like is their Gibson base have bolted neck I prefer set neck

Thought about you when this came up in my youtube feed. Bass player sounds amazing on an SX bass ;-)

[phrozin]

Thought about you when this came up in my youtube feed. Bass player sounds amazing on an SX bass ;-)

Magic stuff SX bass, a few guy I've seen on youtube who do reviews have reviewed a few SX Vintage Strats every one who picks 1 up love them prior to all this crazy stuff affecting prices you could buy a new 1 just a whisker over $200AUD thats about $110-$120USD thats darn cheap for something that plays and sounds that good. I've not done any work for a week, the other Les I just wasn't happy with the binding so have ordered a new 1 ran out of 2k clear and cutting compound. have ordered new stuff waiting for delivery, I had to go to the doctors Tues and Wednesday so I figured while I'm cruzing id drop into a couple of cashier's I haven't done for a couple of years 1 had a wall of guitars in great condition, I spyed a guitar I been looking for ages.

Its a mint J&d luthiers Les Paul custom its the 1s that were built pre law suite, I kid you not if it wasn't for the headstock you would think your were looking at a gibson Les Paul even the true rod cover is identical to a Gibson mahog body and neck soon as I seen it I wanted it, got couple of edge chips came with hard case $395AUD brought home plug him into my Marshall dsl and wow it sounded frigin amazing super low action I played it all day I couldn't put it down I just got to figure out the back stain colour im thinking it may be oak not 100% bit of trial and error needed, it will get the full treatment and look new and go into my favourite guitar rack I've got 7 J&D's 5 Les Pauls and 2 SG's yep I'm a fanboy. I'm currently putting a new motor into my car which I spent $55K on it still got a few bits to buy

when its done im going to buy a AM Strat & AM Tele and a Gibson Paul Black Beauty wanted 1 for years my missus would cut my nuts off if I spend that sort of money so close to doing the car, I want to grab a couple of genuine gibson 57 pick ups for 1 of my SG's im a huge Angus/Malcom young and Aussie and a fan and Rick Brewster from the Angles I knew Doc I only was talking to him a month before he died he was a great guy, I know a few Adelaide musos

[phrozin]

I've finished 1 but the strat needs a few more coats of clear as does the other les paul not 100% happy with the binding

[fender3x]

Hope my LP comes out half as well!