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HNB .


Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Puyallup, WA
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 3:23 am Post subject: I got something cool in the mail today... |
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This is a project I am very excited about. I ordered a ash telecaster body from Warmoth. I picked this one because I wanted to stain it and the patterns in the picture online looked super sweet. I got it today and am even more excited to have it in person. (Also thanks to the little girl who brought it to me. F*ck you UPS for dropping it off at the wrong house... LOL)
IMG_7024 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr
IMG_7025 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr
IMG_7026 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr
IMG_7027 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr
IMG_7028 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr
IMG_7029 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr
IMG_7030 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr
IMG_7031 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr
With parts on it.
IMG_7023 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr
If you watched my Wooly Mammoth demo video, this last pic is pretty funny. Warmoth sent me picks with the body.
IMG_7032 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr |
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mixtape .


Joined: 04 Feb 2012 Posts: 678 Location: Chicago
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 3:47 am Post subject: |
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That is a fine-looking piece of wood. How dark are you going to stain it? |
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taylornutt .


Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 4626 Location: Dallas, TX
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 4:00 am Post subject: |
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Looks exactly like my telecaster I cut out of Southern Ash. I made a Baja Telecaster out of it. _________________ J Mascis Jazzmaster | Baja Telecaster
AVRI Jaguar | 1967 Fender Coronado II |1977 Mullet-stang | 1973 Fender Bronco |
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HNB .


Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Puyallup, WA
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 4:06 am Post subject: |
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I am going to try normal walnut instead of dark like I have used before. I might try to do a Costello vibe since I have really liked the guitars I did in the past with that combo. Stained body with tort just seems cool to me. I also thought about a white wash finish, but I have a white tele and a blonde, so I though it would be good to do something a little different. I don't have any stained teles. |
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taylornutt .


Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 4626 Location: Dallas, TX
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 4:11 am Post subject: |
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You ought to consider one of these for your tele. A lot easier to install and it doesnt' come loose like the traditional ones.
Tele Input Jack Cup
I like mine and it's a lot less hassle. _________________ J Mascis Jazzmaster | Baja Telecaster
AVRI Jaguar | 1967 Fender Coronado II |1977 Mullet-stang | 1973 Fender Bronco |
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HNB .


Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Puyallup, WA
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 4:26 am Post subject: |
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Totally. I actually have one and like using them a lot. I put one in my Jupiter project most recently. I only have a cup jack in my blonde tele and that was because I couldn't get the cup out. LOL |
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taylornutt .


Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 4626 Location: Dallas, TX
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 4:55 am Post subject: |
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I love how light my telecaster is. Easily my lightest guitar. _________________ J Mascis Jazzmaster | Baja Telecaster
AVRI Jaguar | 1967 Fender Coronado II |1977 Mullet-stang | 1973 Fender Bronco |
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HNB .


Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Puyallup, WA
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 5:05 am Post subject: |
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This one was just a bit over 4lbs. Feels pretty light. I am only going to stain and seal. No clear on this one. At least that is what I want to try. Thinking a more natural look might feel and look cool. |
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NickD .


Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 4262 Location: Sheffield, Innit
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 7:55 am Post subject: |
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Using my old neck by the looks of things - it looks great. stained walnut will work well I think. |
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jculpjr .


Joined: 28 Dec 2012 Posts: 561
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Go double bound with deep purple gloss stain! Nice looking body there- sweet grainage.
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HNB .


Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Puyallup, WA
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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That is pretty hot. I like the semi transparent finishes when the wood is nice looking.  |
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DGNR8 .


Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4209 Location: DC Area
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Reranch has a trans blue that has a little teal to it. _________________ Yell Like Hell |
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HNB .


Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Puyallup, WA
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Nick Y'SEE!?

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 8545 Location: Albany, NY
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 12:57 am Post subject: |
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That swirl on the side is intense. Well done |
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Chris Fleming .


Joined: 08 May 2013 Posts: 507 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 1:12 am Post subject: |
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Looks really nice, like an old piece of wood |
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ultratwin The 25.5" subversion

Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 6731 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 1:52 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, really cool how the stain is bringing out more contrast in the grain.
Looking great! |
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HNB .


Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Puyallup, WA
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taylornutt .


Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 4626 Location: Dallas, TX
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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How long until you can clearcoat? _________________ J Mascis Jazzmaster | Baja Telecaster
AVRI Jaguar | 1967 Fender Coronado II |1977 Mullet-stang | 1973 Fender Bronco |
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HNB .


Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Puyallup, WA
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Probably three or so days. I need to do the sides still. I also need to do probably two more coats or until it stops sucking it in. Then I will polish it with steel wool and either do tru-oil (which I think I will) or clear spray.
I have wanted to try tru-oil for awhile and this seems like a good chance. |
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HNB .


Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Puyallup, WA
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