Bargeloob's ST-1M

[bargeloobs]

I'd been thinking about this particular build for some time now but had originally planned to use an Ash body/rosewood fingerboard, but as Ads posted a deal too good to pass up the other night, we're now waiting on a ST-1M (basswood body/maple neck).
I've ordered some nice flame maple veneer for the top which will be bound in white pearl then stained "Nullarbor Ochre" Dingotone with a natural back and neck finished in DT clear.
Headstock will be identical to the "Bladecatcher" bar the chrome tuners and finished in Nitro clear.
Purists turn away now, I'll be making some pretty major changes to the classic Strat outline with an angled cut on the back of the body and a horn re-shape.
I spent a bit of time in Photoshop knocking together a rough concept, but I guess we'll see what happens as the build progresses.

[wokkaboy]

wow love the concept pic there Barge, must be good to be close to building again ! I love the body shape. Not sure I've seen binding on this body shape with the rounded edges and elbow cut. You think you can get binding on the round edges ? I'm sure there's a way, will probably need some reshaping. The flame maple veneer should look the ducks nuts and I like the colour selection.
I ordered 2 of these kits Sunday and they are being delivered today - top PBG service as usual !

[pablopepper]

Cool concept. Reminds me of the Albert Lee sig Musicman.

[bargeloobs]

wow love the concept pic there Barge, must be good to be close to building again ! I love the body shape. Not sure I've seen binding on this body shape with the rounded edges and elbow cut. You think you can get binding on the round edges ? I'm sure there's a way, will probably need some reshaping. The flame maple veneer should look the ducks nuts and I like the colour selection.
I ordered 2 of these kits Sunday and they are being delivered today - top PBG service as usual !

Tell you what Wokks, the withdrawals had well and truly set in! At least now that all the moving house/renovation crap's out the way I can get back to business, best part of all is I've actually got somewhere to do it now (I just need a band saw)
Now that you mention it, it kind of appears that way in the pic but it's gonna be a flat top, no curves or elbow cut so the binding job will be pretty straight forward (touch wood). It means I'll have to cut maybe 4mm all the way round to get rid of that rolled edge but I always knew this would be the case.
You got the same deal too Wokks with the free DT body/neck kits?

@Pabs, yeah you're right man they do look similar although I must admit I'd never seen that model before.

[wokkaboy]

workshop looks spacious Barge good work, sure the move was worth it for that much space - awesome. Now you can fill it with some sick machinery !
Yeah I got the same Sunday special deal on the ST-1M's. One is for Wayne and the other one might sell to his brother in law is waiting for a custom tele so be good practice to do a build before

[bargeloobs]

workshop looks spacious Barge good work, sure the move was worth it for that much space - awesome. Now you can fill it with some sick machinery !
Yeah I got the same Sunday special deal on the ST-1M's. One is for Wayne and the other one might sell to his brother in law is waiting for a custom tele so be good practice to do a build before

What a deal eh Wokks!
Hey since you've had probably the most experience out of anyone here using it, any special tips and tricks for applying Dingotone that may not be in the vids? Can you buff the clear up to a reasonable shine once it's all cured?

[wokkaboy]

yeah mega deal Barge. DT is pretty well the same as wudtone, did you use wudtone ? The main difference is curing time is a bit longer with no drying agents. I haven't actually polished the clear, haven't got to that stage yet but sure it will polish up nicely but you will need to be patient making sure its fully cured

[bargeloobs]

yeah mega deal Barge. DT is pretty well the same as wudtone, did you use wudtone ? The main difference is curing time is a bit longer with no drying agents. I haven't actually polished the clear, haven't got to that stage yet but sure it will polish up nicely but you will need to be patient making sure its fully cured

Okay man, roger that. I never used Wudtone either so it's gonna be a bit of a learning curve.

[pablopepper]

Its not a common model, I just really like the off kilter strat look. Nice workspace

[pablopepper]

Double postage...