Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build - Page 5

NXC1978 · 06-23-2009, 10:09 AM

Hey, thanks for the reply. I have a photo and I think I will start another thread in the luthier's corner section about the wiring. I am still in process of softening the edges up and dirtying the wood. When I get finished I will take some better pics!

NXC1978 · 06-23-2009, 11:36 AM

Well I know I still need to dirty up the wood a bit more and such, but I decided to go ahead and post these progress pics I took last night incase anyone was curious. If any one else has any more tips or suggestions I am all ears.

NXC1978 · 06-23-2009, 11:39 AM

Yogi · 06-23-2009, 11:50 AM

Hey man, its looking good so far. One thing I would add is pick wear where the bare wood is exposed right between the Neck and middle pickups. Just take a pick and really scrap that area over as if you were playing it really hard and accidently hitting the body. Then rub a little dirt and grime in the grooves to simulate where your sweat and other nasty human products have accumulated over the years

NXC1978 · 06-23-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Yogi

Hey man, its looking good so far. One thing I would add is pick wear where the bare wood is exposed right between the Neck and middle pickups. Just take a pick and really scrap that area over as if you were playing it really hard and accidently hitting the body. Then rub a little dirt and grime in the grooves to simulate where your sweat and other nasty human products have accumulated over the years

Thanks for the suggestion. Will do, I think you are right it is looking a bit bare in that area. The Masterbuilt relics have a dark stain in that area. Like this...

I was thinking about simulating that, but I am not sure what they did to get the effect. Wood stain??

aidb · 06-26-2009, 08:10 PM

I love how she's coming along.

A guy calld chiblues68 has gone the other way with a John Mayer replica. It WOULD make more sense that the pick wear would lighten the wood.:

NXC1978 · 06-26-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aidb

I love how she's coming along.

A guy calld chiblues68 has gone the other way with a John Mayer replica. It WOULD make more sense that the pick wear would lighten the wood.:

That looks great! As always, thanks for the good advise my friend.

I've been working on the guitar a bit this week and hopefully will make some solid progress this weekend. I need to darken the bare wood a bit more and soften the breaks some more too. After I get done I will post some more pics and see what you all think.

Also, I had a dud middle pickup and have found a replacement on eBay. It should arrive next week.

captcoolaid · 06-26-2009, 10:33 PM

Wow. I have missed alot on this in the past. Just saw it again. Love the work especially by the frets. Again WOW

NXC1978 · 06-26-2009, 10:46 PM

Thanks!

kspeed · 06-27-2009, 12:50 AM

That looks like a really clean soldering job, NXC

All I can gather from that is you have a cold joint somewhere in there. Best to just clean it up with some flux and resolder everything rather than try to hunt it down by trial and error. Don't forget to turn the pots down to 0, lest you burn one up.

aidb · 06-27-2009, 03:51 AM

I think it looks better if you don't see individual pick scraping lines. The area should just be lighter, me thinks. Here a link to a interesting online replica Strat site:

The Strat Shop - Vintage Guitar Replicas and Parts - Also Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster Guitar, Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitars, Eric Clapton Guitars, John Mayer, Rory Gallagher, George Harrison Rocky, Telecaster, Kluson, Gotoh, Relic, Fender Gui

Note close up pics J Mayer & SRV reps.

scottystrathead · 06-27-2009, 10:33 PM

Its fantastic........

NXC1978 · 06-29-2009, 10:58 AM

Kspeed- thanks for the help, I found the problem was a dud middle pickup. Just my luck!

Aidb- thanks again for the useful link. It have the body real close to where I want it, I feel I'm down to the fine details so those photos will really help.

Scotty- I appreciate the comment! Also, I gave your email to my friend Brian who is thinking about building a blackie clone so he may be contacting you soon about a 57 style nitro neck.

scottystrathead · 06-30-2009, 08:23 PM

Great thanks.Any business is appreciated.

NXC1978 · 07-01-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by scottystrathead

Great thanks.Any business is appreciated.

any time!

NXC1978 · 07-01-2009, 10:24 AM

Well, I got the replacement pu installed and it solved my problem. this guitar sounds really great! It resonates very well. You can really feel it in the guitar body while your playing. Also, I worked on the finish a bit more, updated pics comming soon!

Now I'm just down to the fine details on the finish and fine tuning the string setup.

aidb · 07-01-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NXC1978

Well, I got the replacement pu installed and it solved my problem. this guitar sounds really great! It resonates very well. You can really feel it in the guitar body while your playing. Also, I worked on the finish a bit more, updated pics comming soon!

Now I'm just down to the fine details on the finish and fine tuning the string setup.

Last thing I'd probably think of is the actual pu.

Looking forward to your pics.

NXC1978 · 07-01-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aidb

Last thing I'd probably think of is the actual pu.

Brand new set of Fender Custom shop pickups! I must have checked each wire ten times thinking it couldn't be the pu's, but sure enough.

By the way, can you or anyone else make a recomendation on what to use to "dirty up" the wood?

scottystrathead · 07-01-2009, 08:06 PM

Nik,graphite can work well and minwax walnut stain..

NXC1978 · 07-01-2009, 08:38 PM

Cool, I'll give it a shot!

captcoolaid · 07-01-2009, 08:50 PM

Coffee and a bit of oil works also.

NXC1978 · 07-06-2009, 12:23 PM

Well, I think she's done... This is the best I can do...

Thanks to everyone for all the tips, suggestions, and help along the way!!!

NXC1978 · 07-06-2009, 12:25 PM

NXC1978 · 07-06-2009, 12:27 PM

Iceman0124 · 07-06-2009, 12:54 PM

Kate033 · 07-06-2009, 12:59 PM

Looks fantastic!

captcoolaid · 07-06-2009, 03:19 PM

Love it.Was not sure about the relic in blue, but fantastic. Now I may have to try and relic mine.

NXC1978 · 07-06-2009, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

aidb · 07-06-2009, 04:55 PM

Looks as good as any of the Masterbuilt ultimate relics sold by The Music Zoo. Well done Nick.

I know some people can't understand the relicing thing, and in the future we'll probably realise we're nuts as well.

Now...what's the next project?

NXC1978 · 07-06-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aidb

Now...what's the next project?

I'm going to learn how to play

... just a joke! Well, I'm not sure... I'm thinking 50's style Telecaster. If I decide to piece together another guitar that would probably be it.

If I get some time I will try to make a short u-tube vid so everyone can see it in action.

Thanks for the kind words my friend!!!

06-23-2009, 10:09 AM	#121 (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 Hey, thanks for the reply. I have a photo and I think I will start another thread in the luthier's corner section about the wiring. I am still in process of softening the edges up and dirtying the wood. When I get finished I will take some better pics!

06-23-2009, 11:36 AM	#122 (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 I know I still need to dirty up the wood a bit more and such, but I decided to go ahead and post these progress pics I took last night incase anyone was curious. If any one else has any more tips or suggestions I am all ears.

06-23-2009, 11:39 AM	#123 (permalink)
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06-23-2009, 11:50 AM	#124 (permalink)
Yogi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 660 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Hey man, its looking good so far. One thing I would add is pick wear where the bare wood is exposed right between the Neck and middle pickups. Just take a pick and really scrap that area over as if you were playing it really hard and accidently hitting the body. Then rub a little dirt and grime in the grooves to simulate where your sweat and other nasty human products have accumulated over the years __________________ Fall mountains... just don't fall on me...

06-26-2009, 08:10 PM	#126 (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 I love how she's coming along. A guy calld chiblues68 has gone the other way with a John Mayer replica. It WOULD make more sense that the pick wear would lighten the wood.:

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06-26-2009, 10:33 PM	#128 (permalink)
captcoolaid Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: who says I am alive Posts: 2,387 Thanks: 99 Thanked 60 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Wow. I have missed alot on this in the past. Just saw it again. Love the work especially by the frets. Again WOW __________________ peace n tone Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity WBpickups-My tones as fat as a Samoan ballerina Yeah my gear is beet up, Thats cause I play it. Shut up and play. http://www.myspace.com/daisychamber whiners click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDwyG...eature=related

06-26-2009, 10:46 PM	#129 (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 Thanks!

06-27-2009, 12:50 AM	#130 (permalink)
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 That looks like a really clean soldering job, NXC All I can gather from that is you have a cold joint somewhere in there. Best to just clean it up with some flux and resolder everything rather than try to hunt it down by trial and error. Don't forget to turn the pots down to 0, lest you burn one up. __________________

06-27-2009, 03:51 AM	#131 (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 I think it looks better if you don't see individual pick scraping lines. The area should just be lighter, me thinks. Here a link to a interesting online replica Strat site: The Strat Shop - Vintage Guitar Replicas and Parts - Also Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster Guitar, Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitars, Eric Clapton Guitars, John Mayer, Rory Gallagher, George Harrison Rocky, Telecaster, Kluson, Gotoh, Relic, Fender Gui Note close up pics J Mayer & SRV reps.

06-27-2009, 10:33 PM	#132 (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 Its fantastic........

06-29-2009, 10:58 AM	#133 (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 Kspeed- thanks for the help, I found the problem was a dud middle pickup. Just my luck! Aidb- thanks again for the useful link. It have the body real close to where I want it, I feel I'm down to the fine details so those photos will really help. Scotty- I appreciate the comment! Also, I gave your email to my friend Brian who is thinking about building a blackie clone so he may be contacting you soon about a 57 style nitro neck.

06-30-2009, 08:23 PM	#134 (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 Great thanks.Any business is appreciated.

07-01-2009, 10:24 AM	#136 (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, I got the replacement pu installed and it solved my problem. this guitar sounds really great! It resonates very well. You can really feel it in the guitar body while your playing. Also, I worked on the finish a bit more, updated pics comming soon! Now I'm just down to the fine details on the finish and fine tuning the string setup.

07-01-2009, 08:06 PM	#139 (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 Nik,graphite can work well and minwax walnut stain..

07-01-2009, 08:38 PM	#140 (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 Cool, I'll give it a shot!

07-01-2009, 08:50 PM	#141 (permalink)
captcoolaid Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: who says I am alive Posts: 2,387 Thanks: 99 Thanked 60 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Coffee and a bit of oil works also. __________________ peace n tone Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity WBpickups-My tones as fat as a Samoan ballerina Yeah my gear is beet up, Thats cause I play it. Shut up and play. http://www.myspace.com/daisychamber whiners click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDwyG...eature=related

07-06-2009, 12:23 PM	#142 (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, I think she's done... This is the best I can do... Thanks to everyone for all the tips, suggestions, and help along the way!!!

07-06-2009, 12:25 PM	#143 (permalink)
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07-06-2009, 12:59 PM	#146 (permalink)
Kate033 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 913 Thanks: 23 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Looks fantastic!

07-06-2009, 03:19 PM	#147 (permalink)
captcoolaid Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: who says I am alive Posts: 2,387 Thanks: 99 Thanked 60 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build Love it.Was not sure about the relic in blue, but fantastic. Now I may have to try and relic mine. __________________ peace n tone Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity WBpickups-My tones as fat as a Samoan ballerina Yeah my gear is beet up, Thats cause I play it. Shut up and play. http://www.myspace.com/daisychamber whiners click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDwyG...eature=related

07-06-2009, 03:21 PM	#148 (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 Thanks for the compliments everyone!

07-06-2009, 04:55 PM	#149 (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 Looks as good as any of the Masterbuilt ultimate relics sold by The Music Zoo. Well done Nick. I know some people can't understand the relicing thing, and in the future we'll probably realise we're nuts as well. Now...what's the next project?

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