I've turned it into a Doogmaster

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:36 pm

The Wesley Jag i bought to modify has gone through some Fran Treatment today. I scored some Epiphone LP Goldtop Soapbars off 'bay to fit in this thing. I spoke to Doog for some advice on dimensions and it turns out no new guard was needed.
I've kept the single pup in the middle for extra sonic options, although it does need a cream cover to make the whole thing uniform.

Upon taking the Wesley apart i knew i'd have to route the body besides cutting the pickguard

Routing revealed a decent alder body, not bad for a Â£80 guitar

I cut the pup holes using a coping saw

Wiring the Soapbars in was a bit of a pain, they have three wire: red, black, ground. On the SD website the stacked Soapbars have the same ammount of wires. You connect the red/black together for the hot, but this did'nt work on these Epiphone pups. I had to solder two to ground and one hot.
I think it looks good except for the white single pup cover. It sounds awesome, i'll sort a demo soon when i replace what strings have survived today. Im really happy with it.
See what you think..

Post by **Mike** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:41 pm

That looks fucking ace. Really quality work mate.

serfx · Post by **serfx** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:41 pm

i'm liking it
i'd drop the white cover in a pot of tea for a day or two..

can't wait for the video

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:43 pm

Looks well, aye.

I'm kind of raging that this eighty quid guitar has proper pickup routing and my Jagmaster has a massive swimming pool route.

Thom · Post by **Thom** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:49 pm

Nice work as usual Fran

Love the P90s

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:04 pm

Thanks guys.

I've totally knocked the idea of building guitars on the head, its a false economy. Theres pretty much most designs out there to be had for peanuts that you may as well just modify to your tastes. A piece of Alder alone would have set me back Â£40. And i could never dream of achieving that finish myself, not without proper air guns.
Companies like Shine, Wesley, Worship, Stagg have most things covered. Even Aria do a cheap Mosrite copy (of all things). Cheap imports FTW imo.

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:25 pm

Inspirational work.

I've gotta get my hands on some budget axes and tear them up.

Post by **Hurb** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:29 pm

loos much improved with the new pups in it. nice work fran.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:57 pm

fran has the robert smiffz.

Post by **dots** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:59 pm

no robroes? =]

nice work, fran!

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:07 pm

ace execution. robroe in middle fer sure.

where to buy these?

Noirie. · Post by **Noirie.** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:10 pm

Allparts

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:43 pm

i like the soapsonic knobs.

raulez

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:54 pm

Sweet work Fran. Good pickup options too, an extra point for leaving the only strat pickup I really like.

DGNR8 · Post by **DGNR8** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:45 pm

Big improvement. Man, I wish I could rout.

damienblair17 · Post by **damienblair17** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:59 pm

Very nice dude! Looks totally sweet!

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:21 pm

Ace job dude!

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:03 pm

man you made that thing look dead sexy
and probably a lot sweeter sounding
love the p90 growl

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:42 pm

Is it shortscale?

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:56 pm

cobascis wrote:Is it shortscale?

stratscale