Recent content by Locnar1975

I was really curious if anyone has attempted to stain or dye alder orange, and how it turned out.  Hoping I can do a look similar to this pic, but I'm pretty sure that ash used.  Let me know how it worked out for anyone that attempted it.

Thanks so much Cagey and Ace.  I have no idea how to install frets so I planned on having them installed by Warmoth - at least I know it will be done right lol.  I'm really leaning towards the roasted maple, since I really like the look, so the whole discussion may be moot.  But good to know if...

Thanks everyone so much!!  This Noob appreciates all the help! So I printed out the pick guard PDF and, lo and behold, its shy by a little over 1/8".  Therefore I would have to get one custom made, at great expense. So.. decided not to change it (which is annoying when it's white and I just...

Thank you for your input! I had a feeling that it being roasted it would not need anything else done to it.  However the 2 hours of sanding sounds like it is truly well worth it. Thanks Cagey! I will give them a call in the morning about the pick guard. Was more curious if anyone has attempted...

Hello everyone!!!  I'm a newbie to the group, with a couple of questions that may seem stupid to some (but as they said on South Park, there are no stupid questions, just stupid people). I have my old Squier Bullet Strat that I purchased new in 1994.  Chinese made- believe it was the first...