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Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:42 pm
by wildebelor
Cheers guys!
There have been many points where I've almost given up.
But so far, its cost me far less than $200 and I think the results are starting to really come together.
I'll be able to buff by the weekend as I'm doing the clear coats now!
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:45 pm
by skullservant
What kind of p90's are they?
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:49 pm
by wildebelor
They are just donor p90s my dad pulled from a gold top!
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:58 am
by Disarm D'arcy
The pickguard's shape is very nice. Thumbs on achieving this by unguided hand.
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 1:23 am
by wildebelor
Headstock!
The clear coat is really frustrating because I am so close to finishing, yet I know I have to wait days for it to cure!
Lucky I have a buttload of orders to fill haha
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:57 am
by skullservant
So awesome!
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:35 am
by wildebelor
This is a secondary neck for my jazzmaster whilst I wait for the aluminium
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:24 am
by skullservant
Damnnn
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:27 am
by wildebelor
Obligatory mockup photos!
I've just wet sanded the clear coat in these photos at 1200grit so that's why it looks so flat.
Waiting until tomorrow to begin the buffing process!
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:05 pm
by skullservant
It looks great man!!
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 6:19 am
by wildebelor
Wired it up today, sounds REALLY cool.
bit of a fluke when I put it all together, didn't think it would work out - worked perfectly with very minor adjustments for the intonation.
Strats should be stock with p90s...
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:11 am
by skullservant
They really, really should!
Re: Strat / TB500 build
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:39 am
by wafl
wildebelor wrote:So I cut the rough shape with a dremel, however I did it poorly because I had lost my cutting bit.
I then proceeded to use a sanding drum drill attachment to get it closer to my shape.
I then hand sanded it all to its final shape and used a razor blade to get the beveled edge.
A lot of work but I think it's well worth it!
I actually do this process for pickguards with the cutting bit except for the razor blade thing, thats a great idea though. Ill have to try it out.