plinky Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Long time viewer, first time poster. I know it's not the best subject to attempt this on, but I've never been one to do things the easy way, especially on the first attempt. Just doing this in an apartment is a challenge in itself. Hope it helps someone else along the way. Pray that I finish it properly. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2273...mp;l=d1dd13330f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Going somewhat smooth so far. Had some issues with the veneer, but nothing that couldn't be fixed. Plinky http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4444...p;id=1804390904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 That is looking good, nice correction of a split infinitive in the post title , looking forward to more pics of your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) On the homestretch now. The neck is done, only waiting for hardware installation. The body is awaiting the final clear coats before polishing. It will still be around December until I get all my parts in for it (pickups, pots, etc.). A quick reminder of what this guitar started as. Follow the Facebook link to watch the progress. Edited September 7, 2010 by plinky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFly Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I hope you got your thumb back after all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 All digits present & accounted for. I robbed that before pic from the auction on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 A quick mock up to check progress. Screwed up the burst and had to sand and start all over. Managed to get some clear on the body finally. Should get the rest of the hardware ordered this weekend. Gonna try a DiMarzio Tone Zone in the bridge and a Virtual Vintage solo in the neck & mid positions. I want to try something a little less bright than the Cruisers and Jeff Beck I normally use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNate Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 A quick mock up to check progress. Screwed up the burst and had to sand and start all over. Managed to get some clear on the body finally. Should get the rest of the hardware ordered this weekend. Gonna try a DiMarzio Tone Zone in the bridge and a Virtual Vintage solo in the neck & mid positions. I want to try something a little less bright than the Cruisers and Jeff Beck I normally use. I recently added a Dimarzio "Chopper" to the neck position of a couple of guitars that also have a Tone Zone in the bridge and I'm very happy with the tone of the "Chopper"... articulate and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I recently added a Dimarzio "Chopper" to the neck position of a couple of guitars that also have a Tone Zone in the bridge and I'm very happy with the tone of the "Chopper"... articulate and smooth. The Chopper isn't far off from the Cruiser in that they are scooped tonally. I want to try something that's more mid range, and the Virtual Solo is just that. I'm still not totally sure about the Tone Zone either. It's kind of a toss up between that and a Breed. I had one of those in a Strat I built and I really liked it too. So many pickups, so little money. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Into the tweaking stages, but this project is, for the most part, done. Definitely learned a lot from this project (and this forum - thanks a bunch). The bridge & neck need some shimming for lower action, but it plays pretty good out of the gate. The pickups sound great so far (Breed bridge, Virtual Vintage solos). Should have it gig ready by next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low end fuzz Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 that looks like curly ash? no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Nice job man. I only hope mine turns out half as good, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 that looks like curly ash? no? Flame maple veneer, bought from Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinky Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Nice job man. I only hope mine turns out half as good, lol. Do all your woodstaining at the same time and you'll top me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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