Recent content by BCrete603

Thanks guys. The first "chip" happened almost immediately but the other ones have progressed over time. I did not order the neck and body at the same time, I think I ordered the body about a year after the neck but I'd have to go back and look to be certain. I will probably reach out to...

Of course I'm sure.

Hi all, It's been quite some time since I've posted on here but here we go: I bought this walnut/maple neck from Warmoth a couple years ago. I held on to it for a long time before I was actually able to finish my build. It didn't take very long at all, with MINIMAL playing, for the finish to...

Very nice looking body/neck! :) Oh good, I thought I was the only one!  :laughing7:

Thanks again for all the responses! The kiddos have kept me quite busy the past couple of weeks and haven't had much time to deal with this. I sent Warmoth an email this morning regarding the neck issue and will see what they come back with. I really don't want to have to send it back to them so...

Thank you for the responses, guys. Will Warmoth still consider taking the neck back even though the "chip" happened when I was attempting to assemble the guitar? I guess I will give them a call on Monday and see what they say. Like I mentioned before, my main concern is the exposed edges of the...

Very, very happy with how this turned out. Flame maple top w/ turquoise dye finish. Body is chambered walnut. Pickguard going on will be a standard W/B/W. I cannot wait to have this thing put together! Unfortunately, I have already hit my first snare. When trying to fit my Warmoth tele neck...

Thank you, my friend. I will admit to not being the most patient person in the past. I am hoping these projects will help me develop some. I will be sure to come back with any questions that (inevitably) come up. Thanks again for your encouraging words and wisdom. B

Thank you all for these great responses! I really don't have very much money invested in this project, just looking for something to keep me busy and to learn from. I have accepted the fact that it will probably come out pretty bad. If you never see me follow up with pictures, it is safe to...

Thank you both for the info. Judging by the 2nd response I gather this was a fairly amateur question (I am certainly new at this kind of stuff) but I do not follow the logic of "it's for sale, so it must be necessary." If I did, I would be the proud owner of an extended warranty on a...

Hi all, I'm hoping I could get some help with finishing an old, cheap guitar kit I had purchased years ago. The body and neck are still plain, unfinished wood (no clue what type). I had purchased some nitro lacquer rattle cans a while back and plan to use those. I have a can of sand & sealer...

Beautiful build! Personally a huge fan of Walnut and BKP. Very nicely done! -B

Thank you all for the compliments/feedback. I have enjoyed going through the forum and seeing all of your custom builds. A lot of beautiful guitars here. :) Thanks, B

Hi all, I have received the first piece of my first build and I couldn't be more excited! This was in the showcase a while ago and could not resist. It is a walnut neck with a flame maple fingerboard. My pictures don't do it justice but I am very pleased. I also recently put in my order for a...

Thank you, Ace. That is very helpful. I have always had humbuckers in the neck position and know that is the sound I prefer. The reason I'm considering other routings is because a friend of mine recently put in a SD Cool Rails and I love the sound. I know it's a strat pickup, but I'm really...