Les sPa(u)lted LP-1SS

[WeirdBits]

Well, my Teleburster has a build diary… so my Les sPa(u)lted LP-1SS gets one too!

I *love* this kit, the Maple cap is amazing!

As with the Tele, I'm swapping out some parts, so again I've done an initial mock-up to see what fits and what doesn't. Discoveries so far:

1. Amazing, breathtaking, gorgeous grain.
2. The bushing holes in the body for the bridge and tailpiece fit the supplied hardware but are minutely too large for the Gotoh hardware I'll be using. Fortunately the Gotoh studs do fit the stock bushings, so I won't have to fill and re-drill… whew.
3. There are a couple of glue spots on the side of the body that I'll have to deal with.
4. The neck fits the body perfectly, really nice quality fit.
5. A few of the neck inlays feel like they may need a little taken off them… but only an infinitesimal amount.
6. Not sure if I'll add the pickguard or not.

Overall, extremely happy with this kit… did I mention it looks amazing?

Anyway, here are some quick pics of the mock-up:

[WeirdBits]

More pics and a basic attempt at my planned paint scheme. The virtual paint doesn't do the kit or Wudtone justice, but it's a start. The plan is Goldenrod top with Black Magic Woman back, sides, edges and neck. Maybe even a little burst on the headstock, not sure.

Of course, the more that I look at the grain the more I'm tempted to just put a coat of clear on it and be happy.

[WeirdBits]

And, finally, a couple of pics of the glue I'll have to deal with.

[stui]

Wow, I luuurrrrrve the grain you got on that kit! I'd be tempted to clear coat the top, or at least use a wudtone kit that I knew would make the grain really pop.

Keeping the top eau naturale would be amazing I reckon...

[Gavin1393]

That glue looks just like mine!

That is a gorgeous Spalted cap! The Goldenrod will definitely bring it out beautifully. This is going to be a gorgeous looking guitar!

[keloooe]

Haha, I'm doing a LP with a burst like yours, but in reverse!! And I'm doing Dark Onyx instead if Black Magic Woman!!! And the last difference between our kits is that mine has a flame maple cap, which I think is just beautiful!!
And that glue pattern is just like mine as well!!! Seems that the glue likes to mess up LP's...

Cheers,
Callum

[wokkaboy]

Quote from Gavin1393 on March 1, 2013, 13:48
That glue looks just like mine!

That is a gorgeous Spalted cap! The Goldenrod will definitely bring it out beautifully. This is going to be a gorgeous looking guitar!

Yes Scott these kits have changed a bit from the 1st ordered ones but yes the veneer looks great. I was lucky and didn't have that glue problem, need to tell the factory to thoroughly clean off the glue as soon as possible.

I agree Golden Rod on the top would look sensational, I chose a fairly light yellow colour for my top burning sun for that reason so it brought out the grain.

building the Tele will be a good learning curve for building the LP

good luck !


Cheers Wokka

[keloooe]

Quote from wokkaboy on March 1, 2013, 14:01

Quote from Gavin1393 on March 1, 2013, 13:48
That glue looks just like mine!

That is a gorgeous Spalted cap! The Goldenrod will definitely bring it out beautifully. This is going to be a gorgeous looking guitar!

Yes Scott these kits have changed a bit from the 1st ordered ones but yes the veneer looks great. I was lucky and didn't have that glue problem, need to tell the factory to thoroughly clean off the glue as soon as possible.

I agree Golden Rod on the top would look sensational, I chose a fairly light yellow colour for my top burning sun for that reason so it brought out the grain.

building the Tele will be a good learning curve for building the LP

good luck !


Cheers Wokka

Yes, I have to agree that yellow or gold goes well with an LP

[adam]

I agree with Stui and, with that exceptional grain, I'd be tempted to go with a clear (colourless) finish.

In regard to the glue problem, as with the dings, it's something that we're probably going to have to live with. I will ask the factory to watch this, but I know that we won't see much improvement unless we agree to pay a "premium".

However, as our master luthier DB will attest, the glue can be removed with persistent and careful sanding.

[dingobass]

Hey Weirdbits,

That is a beautiful spalted cap.

I would be really tempted to go for the Honey Wudtone.

The glue will disappear with some diligent sanding, and then some more sanding!