Re-finishing an Artist TC59

[dozymuppet]

Finally done(ish).

I really need to work on my soldering. This was a real challenge. It was possibly compounded by working with previously factory-soldered components and whatever they used, but I really struggled with desoldering, the output jack, and then grounding to the volume pot. I ended up buying another output jack just so I had a clean start.

Anyway, it works, and I'm happier with the guitar than when I started. The only change I'm likely to make is a creme pickguard, which is en route as we speak.





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[dozymuppet]

It's quite a cheeky profile now



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[McCreed]

Very nice Dozy! You done a great job on that finish.
I bet it's a noticeable difference in the weight too.

The factory solder would be lead-free as required under industrial environmental laws. It has a higher molten temperature than leaded solder and can be harder to work with for hobbyists. However at this time it is still legal for hobbyists to buy and use leaded solder.

I don't know what your using for a soldering iron, but something with a bit of grunt like a 48-50 watt station will make working with lead-free solder easier.

I'll be interested to see the new pickguard. I think the contrast will look good (I would have gone with white pearloid, but I always say that )

Cheers

[dozymuppet]

I literally had both a creme and a pearloid in my cart, and then thought "get out of my head, McCreed"...

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[DarkMark]

Nice work, Dozy. For what it’s worth I think it looks good with the current pick guard.

[Trevor Davies]

Looks great. I like the black pick guard as well.

[jonwhitear]

Nice work DM. The contouring and finish have come out really well.

Make that 3 for the black 'guard ;-)

[dozymuppet]

Thanks all. I'm totally happy with the black, but I just have this feeling the creme will make it stand out in other ways.

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[Adamc]

Outstanding work DM. Totally worth all the effort I’d say


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[OliSam]

Hey! Top job! Id be sending artist guitars a link to this thread!!!


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