57 Custom replica Build

TKOjams · 09-11-2011, 09:32 PM

Hey guys, so yeah as I stated before, it's my dream guitar and I'm building this one for myself!!

I started gathering the wood, parts and information needed and as soon as I finish up the Walnut DC, I'll get started on her.
Later for now.

Barnaby · 09-11-2011, 09:50 PM

Ready for the ride! This is going to be great!!!

TKOjams · 09-11-2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnaby

Ready for the ride! This is going to be great!!!

I'm really looking foward to this one myself.

Cheers my friend.

Rock Johnson · 09-11-2011, 11:41 PM

Fweet!

Reverend D · 09-12-2011, 03:41 AM

Awesome can't wait to see this one get

Regards,

D.

RocknRollGypsy · 09-13-2011, 12:09 AM

I thought I was the only one that wanted a replica 50's custom! I can't tell you how many people I've begged (and bribed!) to build me one.... I can't wait to see how great yours turns out! May just make me have to try it myself

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Blackdog · 09-13-2011, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattMac

I thought I was the only one that wanted a replica 50's custom! I can't tell you how many people I've begged (and bribed!) to build me one.... I can't wait to see how great yours turns out! May just make me have to try it myself

.

Certainly not the only one.
I also want a "properly built" 57 Custom.
I think I will build one right after finishing my two current builds (a 56 burst and a 355).

I'll be definitely following this thread !!

TKOjams · 09-13-2011, 05:55 AM

The pressor is on.

Cpt_Gonzo · 09-13-2011, 10:44 AM

Following/ grabbing popcorn.

shtdaprdtr · 09-13-2011, 11:36 AM

Donde esta?

cooljuk · 09-13-2011, 11:38 AM

Subscribed!

gator payne · 09-13-2011, 02:56 PM

YEA dOG

TKOjams · 09-13-2011, 03:59 PM

I have plans for a Custom but I'm not sure of their accuracy. I'll have to get them printed out and compare them to the 59' plans I have. I would think the body would be the same, maybe a bit thicker.

The neck would differ, I'm thinking it would be super chunky. Still gathering info so I can't assume anything yet.

It may sound strange but, finding the info and gathering the parts, has always been my favorite part of the builds.

TKOjams · 09-13-2011, 04:29 PM

Finding an overlay for a Custom with the 50's logo may prove to be difficult.
All I'm finding is the 60's & 70's Norlin style.

Chobey · 09-13-2011, 07:07 PM

Oooooooooooh snap!

fatdaddypreacher · 09-13-2011, 08:41 PM

so many great builds, it's hard to get excited anymore...like being at a car show with hundreds of perfect classics...and then there's this! so looking forward to this!

Rock Johnson · 09-13-2011, 08:54 PM

I'm totally gassin' to see this. I have my dream LP, which is my '05 Custom Shop Slash sig, but I've always thought Customs were gorgeous - especially black with gold hardware...

Can't wait to see this progress.

InsertUsernameHere · 09-13-2011, 09:34 PM

Awesome. This should be great, seeing as all of your other builds are top-notch.

TKOjams · 09-14-2011, 06:45 PM

the wood for the body is on it's way.

Mahogany body and top.

chromehunter · 09-14-2011, 07:30 PM

I'm finishing my custom as we speek. Three pickups and a Bigsby. I'll post a pic when I get some fresh ones.

TKOjams · 09-14-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chromehunter

I'm finishing my custom as we speek. Three pickups and a Bigsby. I'll post a pic when I get some fresh ones.

Have gun will travel.

TKOjams · 09-14-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InsertUsernameHere

Awesome. This should be great, seeing as all of your other builds are top-notch.

thank you kind Sir.

chromehunter · 09-14-2011, 09:35 PM

Ya thats me Have gun will travel. I airbrushed some nose art on the backside from a P61 blackwidow a ww2 nite fighter. She's called Midnight Belle. I just wet sanded her down to 1500 grit so it wont be long

Cpt_Gonzo · 09-15-2011, 07:08 AM

Hell yeah!

chromehunter · 09-15-2011, 06:50 PM

Thats the one 6th Nite fighter squadron Saipan 1944 piloted by Capt. Mark Marton.

Bruiser74 · 09-15-2011, 09:42 PM

Yeah TKO! Looking forward to this.
Make one for me too!

Barnaby · 09-15-2011, 09:51 PM

Brilliant stuff - lots of love for this build already. Are you going for the 'fretless wonder' feel?

TKOjams · 09-15-2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnaby

Brilliant stuff - lots of love for this build already. Are you going for the 'fretless wonder' feel?

Yes, I've been using the lowest and widest frets Stew Mc has on all my builds. Love 'em.

Width .106" (2.69mm)
Crown .036" (.91mm)

STEWMAC.COM : Wide Fretwire

BTW, the wood for the body arrived today, I'm using a pre fabbed neck to save time on this one.(also arrived today) My necks take me about a couple of weeks to make, due to the fact I don't get to work on my projects as much as I would like to. I have two small boys, both under the age of 10.

and they take up most of my time. Them, and work that is...

I got the plans printed out tobay. They're close but.....i will have to modify them to keep the build as close to the 57 as I can.

Pickups came yesterday, I'm using GFS pros.

If they suck.....the'll get replaced but, I wanted to give them a try.
Let's hope they sound as good as their writeup.

GFS professional Series Alnico V Humbucker Black Case Bridge Pickup

GFS professional Series Alnico II Humbucker Black Case Neck Pickup

Rock Johnson · 09-17-2011, 04:12 PM

TKO, where'd you source the neck from?

TKOjams · 09-17-2011, 11:12 PM

Started making new templates today. I scored about 100sq. feet of 1/4" smoke gray polycarbonate and I plan on putting it to good use.

09-11-2011, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
TKOjams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,544 Thanks: 92 Thanked 177 Times in 54 Posts	57 Custom replica Build Hey guys, so yeah as I stated before, it's my dream guitar and I'm building this one for myself!! I started gathering the wood, parts and information needed and as soon as I finish up the Walnut DC, I'll get started on her. Later for now. sochmo and chromehunter like this. __________________ Flametop Special Build - Carvetop Doublecut Build - '57 Custom BB Replica Build - '56-ish Flame Top Build - Boudreau Celia build - Lefty Walnut Les Paul Build

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TKOjams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,544 Thanks: 92 Thanked 177 Times in 54 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build I have plans for a Custom but I'm not sure of their accuracy. I'll have to get them printed out and compare them to the 59' plans I have. I would think the body would be the same, maybe a bit thicker. The neck would differ, I'm thinking it would be super chunky. Still gathering info so I can't assume anything yet. It may sound strange but, finding the info and gathering the parts, has always been my favorite part of the builds. __________________ Flametop Special Build - Carvetop Doublecut Build - '57 Custom BB Replica Build - '56-ish Flame Top Build - Boudreau Celia build - Lefty Walnut Les Paul Build

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TKOjams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,544 Thanks: 92 Thanked 177 Times in 54 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build Finding an overlay for a Custom with the 50's logo may prove to be difficult. All I'm finding is the 60's & 70's Norlin style. __________________ Flametop Special Build - Carvetop Doublecut Build - '57 Custom BB Replica Build - '56-ish Flame Top Build - Boudreau Celia build - Lefty Walnut Les Paul Build

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fatdaddypreacher V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: central louisiana Posts: 2,905 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build so many great builds, it's hard to get excited anymore...like being at a car show with hundreds of perfect classics...and then there's this! so looking forward to this!

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Rock Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belmont, Wisconsin Posts: 1,095 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build I'm totally gassin' to see this. I have my dream LP, which is my '05 Custom Shop Slash sig, but I've always thought Customs were gorgeous - especially black with gold hardware... Can't wait to see this progress.

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TKOjams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,544 Thanks: 92 Thanked 177 Times in 54 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build the wood for the body is on it's way. Mahogany body and top. __________________ Flametop Special Build - Carvetop Doublecut Build - '57 Custom BB Replica Build - '56-ish Flame Top Build - Boudreau Celia build - Lefty Walnut Les Paul Build

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chromehunter Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Near Seattle Posts: 166 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build I'm finishing my custom as we speek. Three pickups and a Bigsby. I'll post a pic when I get some fresh ones.

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chromehunter Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Near Seattle Posts: 166 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build Ya thats me Have gun will travel. I airbrushed some nose art on the backside from a P61 blackwidow a ww2 nite fighter. She's called Midnight Belle. I just wet sanded her down to 1500 grit so it wont be long jimh likes this.

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Cpt_Gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 2,883 Thanks: 18 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build Hell yeah!

09-15-2011, 06:50 PM	#25 (permalink)
chromehunter Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Near Seattle Posts: 166 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build Thats the one 6th Nite fighter squadron Saipan 1944 piloted by Capt. Mark Marton.

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Bruiser74 Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,038 Thanks: 96 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: 57 Custom replica Build Yeah TKO! Looking forward to this. Make one for me too!

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Rock Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belmont, Wisconsin Posts: 1,095 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build TKO, where'd you source the neck from?

09-17-2011, 11:12 PM	#30 (permalink)
TKOjams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,544 Thanks: 92 Thanked 177 Times in 54 Posts	Re: 57 Custom replica Build Started making new templates today. I scored about 100sq. feet of 1/4" smoke gray polycarbonate and I plan on putting it to good use. __________________ Flametop Special Build - Carvetop Doublecut Build - '57 Custom BB Replica Build - '56-ish Flame Top Build - Boudreau Celia build - Lefty Walnut Les Paul Build

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