Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build - Page 3

Skynyrdpicker · 05-13-2009, 02:24 PM

This project is looking great! The wear on the hardware all looks good to me! Can't wait to see the finished product!

NXC1978 · 05-13-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aidb

Your attention to detail is admirable Nick. The original knobs/pup covers look off white/light cream. I suppose it varies from guitar to guitar. You see some original scratchplates that are still nearly white...no mint colourisation at all.

Keep those updates coming.

Thank you sir! From what I saw at the guitar show, the 50's single ply guards didn't seem to be discolored or "greened" like the 3 ply 60's guards.

Here's a side by side pic of a real 62 and a 57...

Skynyrdpicker- thanks for the kind words!

The body is scheduled to arrive today!

Skynyrdpicker · 05-13-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NXC1978

The body is scheduled to arrive today!

Awesome! Keep us posted!

NXC1978 · 05-14-2009, 11:16 AM

Got the guitar mocked up yesterday. Everything fit together very well and I didn't have any major hangups. The pickguard needed a bit of trimming at the neck pocket, but Scotty warned me about this. The bridge and other hardware lined up perfect, the neck fits snugly in the pocket, and I can't really complain!!

NXC1978 · 05-14-2009, 11:21 AM

According to my little plan, the next step is to disassemble it and get it ready to fade. I am going to install the trem cover and a pickguard and then sun fade the body. Here is an example of what I will be trying to accomplish...

This will also allow the nitro to really cure. It is still emitting fumes so I probably wouldn't want to freeze check it at this point anyway.

NXC1978 · 05-14-2009, 11:22 AM

Fogot to mention, I will also leave the hardware on... jack, bridge, strap buttons, etc.

kspeed · 05-14-2009, 01:53 PM

Coming along nicely! Can't wait to see it relic'd.

Skynyrdpicker · 05-14-2009, 02:01 PM

Looks great in the mock up!

shotgunlew · 05-14-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NXC1978

This CS strat is Surf Green, but hopefully mine will look similar when I relic it.

New Dream Guitar!

shotgunlew · 05-14-2009, 04:36 PM

I wonder how that color would look on a tele

NXC1978 · 05-14-2009, 05:01 PM

They used to make a highway one tele in daphne blue. Probably not the best pic out there, but...

shotgunlew · 05-14-2009, 05:05 PM

Nah Im saying a sunburst under a surf green on a tele

NXC1978 · 05-14-2009, 05:06 PM

Surf green...

NXC1978 · 05-14-2009, 05:08 PM

NXC1978 · 05-14-2009, 05:18 PM

man, I can't find any surf green over sunburst pics on a Tele. I got curious myself!

NXC1978 · 05-19-2009, 10:45 AM

Well, lucky for me the weather here in N. Texas has been really sunny, but not too hot. Using a roll of masking tape as a pedestal, I have been leaving the body out on my shed for the last three days, flipping it over every day. Not counting this morning it has about 10 hours on each side. Not sure how long it will take, but I would like it to fade just a bit so that when I leave the trem guard off you will be able to see the fade. Also, it seems to be drying out the nitro.

aidb · 05-20-2009, 01:35 PM

Hi Nick,
I'm sure I read somewhere that some peeps use a sunbed to try and hurry up their guitars fade. Just a thought.

NXC1978 · 05-20-2009, 01:50 PM

Yes, I have read about this too. I live in N. Texas where the sun is relatively intense. In the past week we have had nothing but sunshine here so I have been able to keep it out all day for the past 4 days. After today, it will have 20+ hours on each side.

The tanning bed is a great idea. I might need to do that if the weather turns. I don't know much about tanning beds, but are they more intense than the actual sun?! If so, I'm glad I haven't stepped foot in one!

There is another member here, Nicola is his user name I believe, and he lives in Honduras where the sun is really intense. It took him about 78 hours to fade his Les Paul. I don't think it will take that long for this, well hopefully not!

scottystrathead · 05-20-2009, 08:47 PM

It'll be tough to get that much fade naturally.Blue doesn't fall out like red or yellow.part of it is a time thing as much as a sun thing.

NXC1978 · 05-20-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by scottystrathead

It'll be tough to get that much fade naturally.Blue doesn't fall out like red or yellow.part of it is a time thing as much as a sun thing.

Good to know! How long do you think I should wait before I try and freeze check it?

kspeed · 05-20-2009, 09:57 PM

If you can swing it I'd let it sunbath for the better part of two weeks at least. The finish will take the beating more than the body, which is what you're after, anyway.

I know you're anxious to get this thing together, especially with that sweet neck being ready to go, but patience is key

Let it bake 'n fade for a while longer and you'll be happier in the end than if you rushed it.

NXC1978 · 05-20-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kspeed

If you can swing it I'd let it sunbath for the better part of two weeks at least. The finish will take the beating more than the body, which is what you're after, anyway.

I know you're anxious to get this thing together, especially with that sweet neck being ready to go, but patience is key

Let it bake 'n fade for a while longer and you'll be happier in the end than if you rushed it.

Well said! I've come this far dammit!

The nitro is already starting to look the part just from a few days in the sun. It's starting to shrink to where you can see some of the wood grain and the body seam. No fading as of yet though.

It is really, really, hard all the waiting to unvail that burst!!!

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 05-20-2009, 11:01 PM

Put it in a guitar shipping box & wire it hanging inside now cut & insert a hole for a large soda bottle in bottom of box. The bottle cut a hole in side near the bottom & set a tuna size can insde & put lit cigarettes in & Nicotine the finish to similate 100's of bar gigs. be sure to have hole in top of box to drawl the smoke up & out.

NXC1978 · 05-21-2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

Put it in a guitar shipping box & wire it hanging inside now cut & insert a hole for a large soda bottle in bottom of box. The bottle cut a hole in side near the bottom & set a tuna size can insde & put lit cigarettes in & Nicotine the finish to similate 100's of bar gigs. be sure to have hole in top of box to drawl the smoke up & out.

You're being dead serious aren't you, Flick!

teeloh · 05-23-2009, 01:58 AM

I have not the time to contribute to a 'why bother relicing at all, then?' type of thread, but Flick's post makes it tempting.

diceman · 05-23-2009, 02:03 AM

Coming along nicely... great project!

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 05-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NXC1978

You're being dead serious aren't you, Flick!

Yes that was a condensed version incence also ambers plastics & doesn't smell so bad

aidb · 05-24-2009, 04:40 PM

Nick,
I thought you might be intersted in this thread on the TDPRI forum:

I did the RAZOR thing... - Telecaster Guitar Forum

NXC1978 · 05-26-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

Yes that was a condensed version incence also ambers plastics & doesn't smell so bad

thanks for the tips, I will keep that in mind.

NXC1978 · 05-26-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aidb

Nick,
I thought you might be intersted in this thread on the TDPRI forum:

I did the RAZOR thing... - Telecaster Guitar Forum

Thanks for the interesting link! I believe that's the same Nicholasrivera who is also a member of this forum. He's the one who faded his Les Paul that I was talking about. He did a great job!

I think I am going to ride this train out for a few more weeks. I am thinking if it doesn't fade then at least the laquer will be good and dry and ready to freeze check. If it won't freeze check then I will have to sort my options.

05-13-2009, 02:24 PM	#61 (permalink)
Skynyrdpicker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,240 Thanks: 74 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build This project is looking great! The wear on the hardware all looks good to me! Can't wait to see the finished product! __________________ Check out my MySpace!

05-14-2009, 11:16 AM	#64 (permalink)
NXC1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 773 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Got the guitar mocked up yesterday. Everything fit together very well and I didn't have any major hangups. The pickguard needed a bit of trimming at the neck pocket, but Scotty warned me about this. The bridge and other hardware lined up perfect, the neck fits snugly in the pocket, and I can't really complain!!

05-14-2009, 11:21 AM	#65 (permalink)
NXC1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 773 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build According to my little plan, the next step is to disassemble it and get it ready to fade. I am going to install the trem cover and a pickguard and then sun fade the body. Here is an example of what I will be trying to accomplish... This will also allow the nitro to really cure. It is still emitting fumes so I probably wouldn't want to freeze check it at this point anyway.

05-14-2009, 11:22 AM	#66 (permalink)
NXC1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 773 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Fogot to mention, I will also leave the hardware on... jack, bridge, strap buttons, etc.

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05-14-2009, 02:01 PM	#68 (permalink)
Skynyrdpicker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,240 Thanks: 74 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Looks great in the mock up! __________________ Check out my MySpace!

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shotgunlew V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,474 Thanks: 40 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build I wonder how that color would look on a tele __________________ 60% of the time...it works every time.... Gun Control = Using Both Hands!! Everyone Please Pray for Sgt Jeffery Crones and the rest of the boys in iraq! Get some boys! Chris "The Gunhand" Of the MLP Pirates Crew 1986 Les Paul Jr (Cherry red Singlecut ) 1994 MIJ fender Telecaster 52 reissue 1984 JCM 800 1x12 50 watt combo Behringer 4x12 cab (Bugera speakers)

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NXC1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 773 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build They used to make a highway one tele in daphne blue. Probably not the best pic out there, but...

05-14-2009, 05:05 PM	#72 (permalink)
shotgunlew V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,474 Thanks: 40 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Nah Im saying a sunburst under a surf green on a tele __________________ 60% of the time...it works every time.... Gun Control = Using Both Hands!! Everyone Please Pray for Sgt Jeffery Crones and the rest of the boys in iraq! Get some boys! Chris "The Gunhand" Of the MLP Pirates Crew 1986 Les Paul Jr (Cherry red Singlecut ) 1994 MIJ fender Telecaster 52 reissue 1984 JCM 800 1x12 50 watt combo Behringer 4x12 cab (Bugera speakers)

05-14-2009, 05:06 PM	#73 (permalink)
NXC1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 773 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Surf green...

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NXC1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 773 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build man, I can't find any surf green over sunburst pics on a Tele. I got curious myself!

05-19-2009, 10:45 AM	#76 (permalink)
NXC1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 773 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Well, lucky for me the weather here in N. Texas has been really sunny, but not too hot. Using a roll of masking tape as a pedestal, I have been leaving the body out on my shed for the last three days, flipping it over every day. Not counting this morning it has about 10 hours on each side. Not sure how long it will take, but I would like it to fade just a bit so that when I leave the trem guard off you will be able to see the fade. Also, it seems to be drying out the nitro.

05-20-2009, 01:35 PM	#77 (permalink)
aidb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 194 Thanks: 19 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Hi Nick, I'm sure I read somewhere that some peeps use a sunbed to try and hurry up their guitars fade. Just a thought.

05-20-2009, 01:50 PM	#78 (permalink)
NXC1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 773 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Yes, I have read about this too. I live in N. Texas where the sun is relatively intense. In the past week we have had nothing but sunshine here so I have been able to keep it out all day for the past 4 days. After today, it will have 20+ hours on each side. The tanning bed is a great idea. I might need to do that if the weather turns. I don't know much about tanning beds, but are they more intense than the actual sun?! If so, I'm glad I haven't stepped foot in one! There is another member here, Nicola is his user name I believe, and he lives in Honduras where the sun is really intense. It took him about 78 hours to fade his Les Paul. I don't think it will take that long for this, well hopefully not!

05-20-2009, 08:47 PM	#79 (permalink)
scottystrathead Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lancaster,Ky Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build It'll be tough to get that much fade naturally.Blue doesn't fall out like red or yellow.part of it is a time thing as much as a sun thing.

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kspeed That Ibanez Guy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,275 Thanks: 27 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build If you can swing it I'd let it sunbath for the better part of two weeks at least. The finish will take the beating more than the body, which is what you're after, anyway. I know you're anxious to get this thing together, especially with that sweet neck being ready to go, but patience is key Let it bake 'n fade for a while longer and you'll be happier in the end than if you rushed it. __________________

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teeloh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 210 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build I have not the time to contribute to a 'why bother relicing at all, then?' type of thread, but Flick's post makes it tempting.

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