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Posted on Dec 27 2011 03:15 PM
ive been slowly working on a Fender flying v project, heres some photos, ill post more at it progresses the guitar as it is now, MIM strat neck + Hondo V body + MIM strat bridge + mystery humbucker pick guard concept End result concept art http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ Last edited: Dec 27, 2011 15:17:27 |
Joined: Jun 13, 2009 Posts: 274 |
Posted on Dec 27 2011 07:06 PM
Looks nice, can't wait to see the completed guitar. Have you considered Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Multi-Purpose spray paint for the color and clear coats (I've had great results)? The new formula dries quickly and you don't have to strip the old finish just scuff sand it smooth with 200 grit which will allow the new finish to adhere properly. Last edited: Dec 27, 2011 19:07:07 |
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Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego
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Posted on Dec 28 2011 12:20 PM
i did a guitar with regular over the counter spray paint years ago and had really bad results, the paint stayed really sticky and gummy for years, it was like i dipped the guitar in rubber. otherwise i was thinking of going the reranch nitro can route —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
Joined: Aug 12, 2011 Posts: 133 |
Posted on Dec 28 2011 01:22 PM
If your interested? I found car paint out of the can to be awful...Thin and brittle. I have no issues with the Nitro paints but they take a long time to dry Pete Analog-Surf Last edited: Dec 28, 2011 13:24:57 |
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Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego
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Posted on Dec 28 2011 01:49 PM
ill mess around with some different paints before i commit to nitro, ive got a few steps before i go to paint, i still need to cut the pickguard and route the body —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california 
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Posted on Dec 28 2011 08:22 PM
Husker Du guitar... |
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Joined: Jun 13, 2009 Posts: 274 |
Posted on Dec 31 2011 05:06 PM
If you're going to refinish the guitar body check out my two projects both have been painted with the NEW "quick dry" Krylon formula. See my two guitars and the detailed letter from Krylon Customer Service @ The Squier '51 Modders Site under my screen name "Blackheartsfan". Each guitar was sprayed with Krylon Multi-Purpose Indoor/Outdoor spray paint, one is Coral Isle Mist the other is Blue Ocean Breeze. The platforms for each project were Korean-era Squier II's Strats with "laminated hardwood" bodies which I find offer warmer tones then their solid body brethren. Note: I DID NOT strip the original finish on either guitar, all I did was scuff sand the bodies withn 220 grit sandpaper before spraying the Krylon White Primer (best when using light colors/shades of paint). One project is visible here under it's own thread the other two at The Squier 51 Modders Forum are titled "Completed Coral Isle Mist Strat" and "Blue Ocean Breeze Strat". Last edited: Dec 31, 2011 17:09:20 |
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Posted on Jan 01 2012 06:55 AM
Big_Ryan wrote:
wow! I like it! |
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Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego
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Posted on Jan 02 2012 04:31 PM
does anyone have any tips for cutting pick guard material? my plan right now is to cut a piece of wood in the shape i want and use it as a guide for a router, any tips or other ideas would be appreciated —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
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Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego
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Posted on Feb 27 2012 02:36 PM
im finally getting around to really planning out the pick guard, today ill cut a template out of MDF and the route pick guard material tonight or tomorrow —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
Joined: Nov 28, 2011 Posts: 795 Prescott Valley, AZ
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Posted on Feb 27 2012 03:03 PM
Man, that's looking cool ! Regarding finishes, I prefer Nitro, it takes patience, but it rubs out much easier the poly. Another option is Duplicolor automotive paints in the spray can or quart size. I'm in the process of restoring a Silvertone U1 in bronze and found a very authentic car color. If you go that route, make sure you use their primer as well. Less paint on paint "conflict" |
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Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego
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Posted on Feb 27 2012 03:06 PM
yeah, the painting is going to be a few months down the road but right now im definitely leaning on the side of nitro just because i can get the exact color that i want, i have a friend thats been doing nitro and has had some good results —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
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Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego
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Posted on Feb 27 2012 03:23 PM
i need to figure out how im going to do the switch too, i dont think i can cleanly cut a slot for a strat switch so i might do like a duo sonic switch or something —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
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Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego
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Posted on Feb 28 2012 12:11 AM
i cut the pick guard today, this is try #2, after try #1 i realized i needed to build a table for my router and i screwed the template i made out of mdf to the blank to make sure it didnt move, on try #1 i did this ridiculous system of clamps and tacky glue next i need to track down the hard ware i need and sift through my bucket of mystery single coil pickups —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
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Joined: Nov 28, 2011 Posts: 795 Prescott Valley, AZ
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Posted on Feb 28 2012 01:33 AM
The easy switch option is a toggle like a Gibby, round hole... The slide switch slot can be cut with a Dremel tool with speed control using a composition disk. Too fast melts the pick guard material. And I believe it's best to cut from the back of the guard because of the disk shape of the blade. |
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Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego
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Posted on Feb 28 2012 02:06 AM
thanks for the tips, i don't have a dremel but maybe ill borrow one if i decided to do a blade switch, id really love to find duo sonic style toggle switch, to keep the fender look but still have a round hole to work with —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
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Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego
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Posted on Mar 01 2012 05:55 PM
its now wired up and totally playable i still need to swap out the white controls for black, and i need to fix the switch next time i open it up (i wired it backwards) heres an extra fendery detail http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
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