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    Because that's what they use at the Mexico factory. I'm pretty sure you won't find any Fender that doesn't have at least a polyester sealer coat, even the "thin skin nitro" finishes. It's just the way they do things these days.
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    Well, that was fun. Back on topic, this is one to file away: always use the correct solvents for the materials you're working with. It's always safer to stay within one family of brands for color, clear, thinner/reducer, retarder, etc., since these products are made to work together. When it's not possible, a little research goes a long way. Read labeling and MSDS for every chemical you use, and keep those MSDS on file for future reference. Important stuff.
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    Welcome to the wonderful world of polyester, the nearly bulletproof finish. Opinions vary, but many people find that a heat gun works best to remove it.
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    I apply it with my fingers but I have started wearing nitrile gloves when handling finishing materials.
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    I'm waiting for a set of Curtis Novak pickups for my MIM Strat. I'll let you know.
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    I'm amazed at how far you've come in such a short time. When I show your stuff to my wife and friends and tell them how old you are they're pretty much speechless. You have quite a future ahead of you. Your spelling has improved a lot too.
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    Cool project. That's something I've thought about since I saw Fender's Strat sized mini-P a few years ago. I don't think they make them any more.
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    Early Elvis. Scotty Moore played an ES295 on that stuff.
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    A guy I know, Curtis Novak, makes pickups and is starting to get a lot of much deserved attention. Some say he's nailed Leo's tone. Here's what he has to say:
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    I think you may have problems that a vault won't fix.
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    StewMac bolt on Fender style necks are Mighty Mite brand. I've used 4 Mighty Mite necks on projects and they have all buzzed at the first fret high E. Each time I replaced the nut and that solved the problem. From my experience that's where I'd start.
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    Stike at Gadow Guitars does a crazy bass boat sparkle.
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    I think Lace Alumitones would look pretty cool. No idea what they sound like though.
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    That's your "calendar girl" isn't it, Bill?
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    Hyper-Sonic. Nice to see a solid color this month.
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    You could probably carve it with a spoon, but that doesn't mean you should.
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    Not bad, kinda busy. Work on timing, playing in/with the groove.
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    In my opinion, if you insist on having 3 or 4 basses, just make them identical in every way except the tuning. You could even color code them to tell them apart. There is a way around your problem and just have one instrument tuned to one key. Pick a single tuning and adapt. What's the lowest note you need? Use that tuning and play up the neck for the others. Hands too small/weak? Exercise and build up strength. If you can't do that, try a capo. How about a Whammy pedal? Also, in my most humble opinion, if you can't adapt and play the music the band wants to play, maybe you're in the wrong band. Just sayin'.
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    My hands get dry and cracky in the winter, so I use Suave Skin Therapy lotion (absorbs quickly, no greasy feel). It also keeps my calluses nice and smooth, and no peeling.
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    Doesn't the Hiscock book have a one piece Tele style neck in one of the builds? The steps would be the same, with the headstock and heel shape different.
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    Being Fendercentric (new word of the day) I've always thought of a one piece neck this way too. I guess it's all in your perspective.
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    My two cents: The GOTM happens this time every month. Some months every single entry is worthy of winning, some months not so much. Regardless, there is always a winner. Just one. Most of the time the guitars I vote for don't win, and that's ok. I like what I like. I'm not going to tell you what to change on your guitar so I'll like it better. because I'm not going to play it and I'm not going to buy it. If I were, it would be different. That's all I got.
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    Well...a guitar builders forum is not necessarily a BAD place to look for a luthier. Its just that this particular forum has an abundance of people who are just starting out with building (mostly thinking about starting out building...). And probably a lot of them fancy themselves as being ready for taking custom orders... Exactly, hence the next part of the post: Used to be around here that the first mention of a blind commission people would bring up the "L" word. Not so much these days?
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    Sounds like you're describing a Quicksilver. I'm sure old Ed Roman would be happy to build whatever you want. Seriously, why are you poking around in a forum looking for a custom build? You could very easily be separated from a large amount of cash and have nothing to show for it.
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