Valar Morghulis
I'm a bit tempted to do a similar project with a Mighty Mite sometime this next year. My problem is not having the slightest idea about setting up the neck to body joint to create the best angle/height vs bridge, etc, as well as how to apply nitro lacquer.
Also, I'd be tempted to cut in a little arm rest bevel and belly cut, for function over form. Tele-philes might hang me for that!
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Reverend Rawk
My old Charvel Model 7 had a belly cut but not an arm one because of the binding. I'd prefer the cut and dump the binding. Oh, and M29, I had similar thoughts of doing an upscale Squier 51 with a Tele body. 24 frets, maple neck. I need to stop talking like this . . .Originally Posted by Tig
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Regular Fretter
I am thinking more and more on the '51 type pickup arrangement Rev. I think I will let the tucks go though...
Keep talkin Rev keep talkin
Regular Fretter
I bought a rosewood Mighty Mite neck off the bay and decided to replace the rosewood fretboard with an ebony board. I really like ebony for a fretboard and I wanted 22 frets which I could not find so now I can make my own.
I also decided to put abalone dots in it. These can be seen in the small clear plastic bag. The ebony board is a StewMac pre-slotted board.
I haven't decided yet how I am going to take the original board off. Probably just plane it off to make sure I get a good flat surface for the new board.
Regular Fretter
This is gonna be really cool. I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
Regular Fretter
Thanks Kat!!
I have taken on way too many projects right now but hopefully I can keep this going in a timely manner.
Regular Fretter
Wow! Projects like this make me wish I had a shed, or garage, or, well you get the picture..
You're a braver man than me planning on doing abalone dot inlays. I assume thats going to take some serious precision craftsmanship.
Regular Fretter
You have to. I live vicariously through your woodworking skills.
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
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