That's not a bad idea, makes it a little less obtrusive. I was thinking I would just keep it blank but putting something there does get me thinking. I was also considering the option of instead engraving some sort of logo on the neck plate.
That's not a bad idea, makes it a little less obtrusive. I was thinking I would just keep it blank but putting something there does get me thinking. I was also considering the option of instead engraving some sort of logo on the neck plate.
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TLA-1F - Jötunn
So while I was dropping someone off at the airport this morning... Excited. On first inspection, no major dints or anything. Haven't wiped down to test for glue spots yet but I suspect there are a couple and unfortunately some on the veneer. Will do the damp cloth thing later today and try to get a better idea. I'll also do a mock up at the same time.
Current Build:
TLA-1F - Jötunn
Noice, verrrry noice!
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
nice looking kit Searg
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Hey Sarge, that kit looks pretty clean and free from glue spots. Good score.
Cheers, Waz
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Alright a bit of an update. Did a mock build and damp cloth test for glue. Everything looking pretty good, no major glue on the veneer that I could find. Decided to do some body contouring for a belly cutout (forgot to take a pic, will add tomorrow). And have shaped the headstock but will probably do a little more fine work on it. Both body and neck/head still require more sanding but there's no major tooling marks which I was also happy with.
Last edited by jsergeant; 03-06-2017 at 05:19 PM.
Current Build:
TLA-1F - Jötunn
Something I didn't notice when I first received it, the four piece body is at a massive angle. Very disappointing as it will be very noticeable.
Also the veneer seems to be off center somewhat, maybe angled slightly too.
Last edited by jsergeant; 03-06-2017 at 05:23 PM.
Current Build:
TLA-1F - Jötunn
As I've mentioned in a previous post, I've never actually played a Telecaster. Is it normal for the neck to sit so high?
Current Build:
TLA-1F - Jötunn
Don't think this got answered. The answer is yes, and that's actually lower than on my Fender Tele, which is about 9.5mm from the body to the top of the fret. Yours looks to be around 8mm. You'd normally also have 2mm-2.5mm of pickguard as well, which takes out some of the apparent height.Originally Posted by jsergeant
Ah good to know, thanks Simon. And thanks for answering, I was going to loop back on this eventually
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