robs ST-1 (Lyn #4)

[robin]

Hey Guys and Gals,

I was a bit slack with progress updates on this one, so not so much a build diary as, ta-dah, its finished.

Yes its another ST-1. I dub thee Lyn #4, for the sole reason it is my 4th build. This time in a Jarrah stain, finished in (apologies in advance) Tru-Oil. (I know, I know, just point me in the direction of the Naughty Corner.) I also went with a vintage look to the neck and headstock also in T-O.

I thought I would lavish a bit of love on this one, so she got a few upgrades. Firstly a set of Tonerider P'ups, the "7 sound" wiring mod, and the treble bleed "fidelity mod" courtesy of Phil (Dingobass) and lastly a black scratch plate.

I also got some black P'up covers and control knobs to match the black scratch plate but the holes in the covers didn't line up with the Tonerider's pole pieces, so I had to stick with white covers. Not my first preference but it is slowly growing on me. Sort of like warts I suppose.

I have ordered some more black covers, I'll see how I feel when they arrive. But as I'm not too fussed with appearances she will probably stay as is, and I'll use the black covers on an upcoming project I'm planning for one of the youth at church.

Anyhoo a Post is no good without photos, so here she is:

Cheers
rob

[robin]

And a couple more:

[DanMade]

She's a beauty. I like the white pups. I think it would look too dark with black pups. That jarrah really pops, well done.

[Andyport]

Wow Rob...that finish looks impeccable.
I also think the white pups look fine, especially with the white knobs and switch.
Well done.

[wokkaboy]

looks awesome well done Robin, got to be happy with the finish, I am thinking of tru oiling my camphor scratch body, I really love the level of gloss you are getting on these builds. I might join you in the naughty corner for saying that !

[WeirdBits]

A beautiful finish, as always, Rob. That Tru-Oil really does shine. What do you think of the Toneriders?

With all the interest in Tru-Oil that you've stirred up... maybe Gav should add a Wudtone vs Tru-Oil to his N!$&@ vs Wudtone sound comparison (although I doubt DB would ever forgive him if he stripped Wudtone off an axe to put TO on it).

[phloggy]

Wow. That's pretty. Dan's right, the white bits were absolutely the right choice.

[pablopepper]

Once again Rob, you've knocked it out of the park. A very attractive guitar.

[axeman]

yes the tru-oil finish ,, my preferred of finishes ,, so easy to put on and get a good gloss ,, looks great , and yes weirdbits i think that should be in the test !!!

[robin]

Thanks so much guys for all your comments and encouragement. Those that know the back story of these builds will know how special each one of these guitars is to me and each one is a labour of love.

So it looks like I'll be keeping the white accessories. Thanks guys for the feedback.

@ Woks,
be careful mate, you don't want to spend too much time in the Naughty Corner, you'll get a bad reputation.

@ Scott,
I am probably not the right person to ask about pups. I've never owned a Fender so not that experienced. But the difference between PBG pups and Toneriders was not as marked as I was anticipating.

Output of all three Toneriders was marginally greater than the PBG's with the biggest difference being the bridge pup which was noticeably louder. The Toneriders were definitely brighter but that may have something to do with the crisp new strings.

Build quality was definitely far superior with the TR's which would probably indicate a more consistent product where as with the PBG's it might be a bit more hit and miss. I might have been lucky with the PBG's that are in my original ST-1.

I will be putting some In the future project I mentioned above for one of the Church youth. I used the City Limits in mine, might go for Vintage Blues next time and then compare.

I've already bought some for MY next project, a TL-1 'Tele'. So will be interesting to see how they go in that

Also I think Gav has spent long enough in the Naughty Corner, you can't ask him to do more 'time'. Lol

Thanks again guys

rob