Buiding a Johnny Ramone inspired guitar.

[LancePhilip1]

Hey Lance, Yep I just used the mini HB that came with the kit. Like you I read that it shouldnt even be connected, so I just used the stock one as a *why not*. For paint I used Septone White Gloss Acrylic from SupercheapAuto. I definitely shielded the control cavity and the back of the scratchplate. I also used Tru-Oil on the back of the neck - love the way it feels when playing.

cheers,
Gav.

Thanks for the info Gavin. By the way you have some beautiful builds on your page, great job.

[LancePhilip1]

So all the parts are in. Unfortunately it's still Winter here in the New Jersey so it's too cold to do the paint work on the body. Now should I drill out all the pickguard holes before I paint the body or after? My guess is to do them first so I don't risk ruining the paint job.

[stan]

So all the parts are in. Unfortunately it's still Winter here in the New Jersey so it's too cold to do the paint work on the body. Now should I drill out all the pickguard holes before I paint the body or after? My guess is to do them first so I don't risk running the paint job.

sounds like a good plan, then you sort of have a guide to re drill after the paint, good luck - cool build

[wokkaboy]

Hi Lance, sure drill your pickguard holes but worth fitting the neck and both E strings to make sure the bridge and string alignment is all good.
It's usually the last part of the assembly I do but on the safe side no problems doing it now.
Can you do any work on the neck, maybe a fret level