Recent content by gjacob

Me too, I'm hoping for a fuller-sounding tele. 

Getting ready to start my next build using a prefinished body. I picked up a swamp ash chambered jazzmaster body during the recent sale.  It will have 2 P90 pickups, 1V 1T, Am. Std. trem and a 4-way switch.  I ordered a set of Bare Knuckle Blue Note P90 pickups. It will have a maple neck with...

The nice thing about a poly finish is you start with something sealed, filled and level.  The last thing you would want to do (when applying opaque) would be to strip it.  Just sand, paint and clear...and have a beer, you just saved yourself a lot of work.  :rock-on:

I use Mr. Mark Music in Anoka.  I was referred to him by the guitarist from Zed Leppelin and couldn't be happier with his work.

Congrats TjerkG!  That is one beautiful guitar

It didn't take many pick-scrapes to realize the fender picks were worthless.  Settled on Tortex .88 early on and haven't looked back.  The Ultex picks are great, but I prefer the grip on the Tortex.

If you could cut a block to fit snugly and glue it in, I think it would work.  The glue line would show on the back as the wood pieces expand and contract, but the top should be fine.  Worth a shot.

$200 for a partscaster?  Damn, that's highway robbery.  In that case, you could go with a hardtail strat with a prewired pickguard; the only thing needed then is a $35 setup as I'm assuming he can install a couple screws.

You can get it at auto part stores, especially if they sell more than just touch-up paint.  You can also order online.  It should cost you between $18-23/can.  This stuff is awesome as it is tough as nails, cures fast and can be buffed in 24 hours.  Just make sure you start with a flat surface...

Definitely fill it if using any sort of topcoat.  If you are only plan on oiling it, then you can get away with not filling...but I'd still fill mahogany.

If you go with the Wilkinson, I would suggest a tremsetter.  Personally, I would go Floyd (without the locking nut), TUSQ, locking tuners and, if you can, angled headstock.

Congrats on the beautiful build, and hats off to all of the entries as they all looked great and offered something different from each other.

Very cool.  It sounds like you got exactly what you were looking for. I agree completely...of the bunch I've had, the best Gibson Les Paul I've ever owned is an ESP Eclipse (MIJ).  :toothy10:  The only Gibson I've kept has been a 24-fret Les Paul DC Standard which sounds open and airy (not...

You could use a wood conditioner which will help with even absorption.  After that, most stain makers will make some sort of oil-based pickled oak finish that will give you a bleached look while still showing grain (think a more transparent Mary Kay White). Otherwise, if you use multiple coats...

In time, the sparkled Icemen will rule the day  :party07: