Members chisa Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 nearly finished this now. was trying to find my original thread and update it but i can't. this is what i have done so far: started out as a squire custom tele: stripped it, refinished the neck and body: added a fender 70s tele logo to head: refinished in varnish and lacquer: changed pickups to seymour duncan JB and jazz and added vintage bridge, new nut: now i am waiting on some cloth wire, 4 cts pots, a 3 way switch, and a neutrik locking jack connector. also planning to change the tuners at a later date and maybe the ferrules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LowWoods Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 Dang, I wish I had some DIY skills. It looks great, Chisa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chisa Posted December 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 i wouldn't do it with an expensive guitar but i wanted to build something which was pretty cheap and versatile so i can bash it up at gigs and not be too bothered about it getting stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solewheelin Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 Wow, the wood grain on the body looks great!Awesome that you discovered it under that black finish.I didn't think they would use ash for the squires. Can I ask what your stripping method was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members chisa Posted December 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 Wow, the wood grain on the body looks great! Awesome that you discovered it under that black finish. I didn't think they would use ash for the squires. Can I ask what your stripping method was? rotary sander and patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sethlover Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 Wow!!! :love:I've wanted to do something like that, never had the time. Fan-{censored}ing-tastic work mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solewheelin Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 rotary sander and patience. How about the neck?And is that body solid 3 piece ash?Ive been very curious about the squier thinline body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SharkMinusBear Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 I see you finally replaced those candy cane frets with real ones. That is seriously a nice looking guitar, props to you for having the dedication to do all that. I just got a set of cts pots, cloth wire, switch, etc. for mine as well, it was a nice upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chisa Posted December 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 a better pic oh and i am sticking a coil tap in there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chisa Posted December 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 How about the neck?And is that body solid 3 piece ash?Ive been very curious about the squier thinline body the neck was the reason i refinished it - it was a bit cheap feeling. but after a fret dress and new tusq nut and some lacquer it is feeling nice. i thought the body was a veneer but having sanded a little too much (oops) i notice the grain goes through the whole thing. i think it is a three piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sethlover Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 I would like to try something like that with Tru-oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WWW Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 That looks great Chisa.:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tengo Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 looks awesome! Great job Chisa, wish I had the guts to demolish and rebuild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gambit Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 looks good. i'd personally prefer chrome covers on the pickups, but still the natural look is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sethlover Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 looks good. i'd personally prefer chrome covers on the pickups, but still the natural look is very nice. I love the vintage look of worn nickel covers on guitars like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faldoe Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 Oh my that is very sexy!!! Excellent job Chisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Great Waldo Pepper Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T3 Posted December 22, 2008 Members Share Posted December 22, 2008 shame you had to put a fender decal on it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chisa Posted December 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 23, 2008 shame you had to put a fender decal on it.... i didn't know what else to use and blank it looked meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chisa Posted December 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 23, 2008 and i found a nice bridge which was cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Killing Nevada Posted December 23, 2008 Members Share Posted December 23, 2008 nice dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Great Waldo Pepper Posted December 23, 2008 Members Share Posted December 23, 2008 i didn't know what else to use and blank it looked meh Kinda tough to find Squire decal huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inertiatic_SKS Posted December 23, 2008 Members Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'm digging it. How's it sound compared to the real deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chisa Posted December 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 23, 2008 dunno, i'l do some clips when i have it wired up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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