Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time...

nightfall

nightfall

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I'd mentioned in a few other threads that I was beginning a new project! With the exception of the bridge and copper shielding, everything is here! My first Strat style guitar!

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I'll be using CTS pots (250k of course), Hipshot Grip-Lock locking tuners, California 50s calibrated single coil set, some chrome knobs, and of course a wilkinson bridge!

If you haven't guessed I'll be finishing both the body and the neck in 10 layers of Tru Oil apiece.

First layer on:

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Words are cheap, let your fingers do the talking
 
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time...

Alder body, maple neck, and SD 50s set?

Whole lotta chime be gonna be goin' on... Enjoy!
 
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time...

Nice. A carve top too... Bonus points. The oiled alder looks similar to the walnut one I have and is soon to be complete
 
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time...

It is indeed a carved velocity. Ive got three layers of Tru Oil on it so far. The neck is all shiny but I'm going to change that. After a few more layers on the neck and lots of sanding Im going to give it more of a "satin" finish.
 
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time...

What profile did you go with on the neck?


Sent from my iPad using a bunch of electrons, copper, and probably some fiber optic cable
 
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time...

Some updates, the finish has a few base coats now. Time for some sanding later!

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Words are cheap, let your fingers do the talking
 
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time...

Great looking build! How are you planning on finishing the guitar? It will look great in a satin finish.
 
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time...

sladekennedy said:
Great looking build! How are you planning on finishing the guitar? It will look great in a satin finish.
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It will be finished entirely with Tru Oil, I will go with a satin finish on the back of the neck and the back of the body but I will leave the top glossy on both the neck and the body. Almost all the parts are here! Just waiting on the bridge, pickup rings, and the copper shielding.
 
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Another update, after three base coats to build up a layer, the fourth Coat is applied and looking smooth and shiny

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Words are cheap, let your fingers do the talking
 
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time...

That is really looking good. It wouldn't hurt if you put a little bit in the control and pick up cavity's to seal up the wood in there as well.
 
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