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  1. CrazyManAndy
    Welcome! I think the best thing you can do is get a good book on the subject. This will answer many of your questions and get you started on the right track. I would also go back and read old threads, I've found many useful tips this way. I highly recommend Melvyn Hiscock's "Make Your Own Electric Guitar". CMA
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    Poplar will work. I've read that it is tonally similar to Alder. I don't see any reason why you couldn't use it, other than it doesn't look very nice. Oh, and that headstock is the nuts! Nice job! CMA
  3. CrazyManAndy
    If you don't have a router, a drill and chisels would work in lieu, or you could put in a single coil sized humbucker if you don't want to mess with it. CMA
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    You can darken it up by leaving it out in the sun, but if you're looking for vintage tint, staining is by far your best bet. Just test out different stains/combinations on some scrap and then apply a UV-resistent poly or nitro. CMA
  5. CrazyManAndy
    It tells you in the description. They are marking cracks and small voids that will need to be filled. CMA
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    http://stores.ebay.com/Fraser-Valley-Fine-...3QQftidZ2QQtZkm CMA
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    Very nice! Good choice on the plain maple. CMA
  8. CrazyManAndy
    Interesting. +1 on testing it out on scrap. Seems to be the one universal rule in finishing. CMA
  9. CrazyManAndy
    Tru-oil builds and it works as a grain filler. Check out this thread (start at tomlang's post to begin at the meat of the thread): http://www.kitguitarsforum.com/forum/threa...?id=357_0_7_0_C CMA
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    stewmac.com CMA
  11. CrazyManAndy
    That is the same supplier I use, I live about 30 or 40 minutes away from them. I'm about to go get some flamed maple. Great place to get wood. CMA
  12. CrazyManAndy
    Nice job on the angled jack hole. Superstrats aren't really my cup o' tea, but it's really nicely done! Love the grain too. CMA
  13. CrazyManAndy
    From my local supplier, the same amount of wood would have cost roughly the same as the unofficial price you got. Maybe a few dollars less. Of course, that wouldn't include resawing charges to get the cuts I want. CMA
  14. CrazyManAndy
    Yep. http://www.exit45.com/ttnp/RecessedKnobs CMA
  15. CrazyManAndy
    Are you asking if it is possible? Certainly. CMA
  16. CrazyManAndy
    There are other water based finishes. For instance: https://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproducts....er+based+Finish CMA
  17. CrazyManAndy
    I doubt you'll find a pre-slotted tulipwood fretboard; however, you could buy the wood and have someone slot it for you. I believe Jon has a slotting service. You might want to ask him. Here is his website: http://www.jonsbasses.com/pages/service.htm CMA
  18. CrazyManAndy
    We've been missin' ya albertop! I love that color. It's very dark cherry. Great job! CMA
  19. CrazyManAndy
    No biggie! CMA
  20. CrazyManAndy
    A few threads down from yours: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=30171 CMA
  21. CrazyManAndy
    Yep, I believe that is called moisture blushing. Happens in high humidity. You can get it out with a blush remover. Sounds like a good rule to me. CMA
  22. CrazyManAndy
    Supposedly, Fralin makes the best P90 out there. I've never tried it. I am going to try out a Tonerider P90 in my build. I've heard great things about their pickups. CMA
  23. CrazyManAndy
    Well that doesn't sound to encouraging. And here I thought stew-mac was supposed to be top quality. I'll buy one and get it checked out. We'll see what happens. CMA
  24. CrazyManAndy
    I'm building up my tool collection for my first build, and I was looking at getting one of these 16" levelers from stew-mac. They seem like the best option to me, especially with regard to versatility. Anyone fans or detractors of the tool here? CMA
  25. CrazyManAndy
    edit: I see why now. Thanks Mattia. CMA
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