Andys Build #3 : JR-1DC

[Andyport]

First proper build diary for me. Usually just post once complete.

This is for my DC Junior eBay bargain...sorry Adam! 8O
Have decided to go with a vintage sunburst finish, haven't seen the DC with this finish only the standard shape junior...but what the heck, something different.
Jase just did a great job of the TV Yellow, so that was out, and having just finished my ES in Cherry, that was out too!

Checked the fit on the neck joint, scratch plate and pickup...all good!
Only problem I found was the right hand side tuning peg holes were considerably out, when compared to the left hand side. After taking measurements the actual headstock had been cut with slightly more timber on the right hand side. Fear not...trimmed off the excess, then shaped and sanded...all good!
Have attached before and after photos.

After basic sanding of the body I mixed up grain filler (Timbermate) and applied all over.
Hung and left to dry. Will madly sand tommorow.

[wokkaboy]

wow Andy well done with the workaround on the headstock and the shape looks very Gibson. What colour timbermate did you rub over the body ? Can I please borrow your ride on mower in the background, might make a boring chore more exciting ! haha

[Andyport]

Thanks Wokka, I'm very much the traditionalist with my builds, hence the headstock shape. Done all Gibson builds so far. I do like the Jazzmaster kit though, might have to head down that road next, maybe. Not 100% sure on the Timbermate colour, will check tomorrow...in front of the TV now enjoying a lovely glass, or 4, of Barossa Shiraz.
Yeah you're right, the ride on does make a boring job a little more palatable. Have got a lot to mow though so its a necessity.

[SIMpleONe89]

Very excited to see how you will do it this time again Andy!

[jase]

Great choice on the sunburst. I look forward to your diary build and you can enjoy the DC Jnr as much as I do.

[jase]

Great choice on the sunburst. I look forward to your diary build and you can enjoy the DC Jnr as much as I do.

[Andyport]

After many hours, sanding is complete...

How do you tell someone is a guitar builder?
One arm is bigger than the other.
I swear, after all this sanding we are all going to look like crabs...one huge arm!!

@ Wokka...the Timbermate colour I used is Teak. Dries similar to basswood in colour, slightly deeper.

That will probably be it until next weekend...see how I go timewise.

[Tim]

Another great build in the making

[stan]

nice so far Andy

[gavinturner]

Looking good Andy. Great work on the headstock, and the body is coming up a treat. Has the timbermate made the grain stand out just that little more? Should suit your sunburst idea perfectly.

cheers,
Gavin.