Black Trans Strat

[lafromla1]

Here are some pics of the completed work.  I'll post up better/more detailed ones when my good camera recharges.

obligatory pool shot

lens fogged up from the humidity outside

and lest not forget......

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

That's pretty sweet.  The 2nd shot had me thinking the flowers were in the finish, a la the Mayfly XII.

 

[m4rk0]

That's pretty sweet.  The 2nd shot had me thinking the flowers were in the finish, a la the Mayfly XII.

same here... had me look twice.. actually 3 or 4 times!! Nice Steve Vai/Mayfly reference.. if it was actually on your guitar
love how it tuned out anyway!

 

[exaN]

Haha yeah I was like "Oh cool flowers!".

That's a sick guitar man ccasion14:

 

[wolf5150]

That's stunning.
Many congratulations  :headbang1:

Pickups ???

 

[lafromla1]

Chambered Swamp Ash, 3.10lbs, Black Transparent finish, Gloss Black back
DiMarzio Area '58, Virtual Vintage '54 Pro, and PAF Joe pickups
Wilkie trem with Raw Vintage trem springs
Schaller Mini-lockers
Master Tone, Master Volume, 3-way toggle to split the Joe.

Quartersawn Rosewood with Tung Oil
SS6105 Stainless Steel frets

 

[AutoBat]

MOP dots?
Toggle splits the HB?

Looks good!

 

[wolf5150]

How does the PAF Joe sound ?

Want a tip ?
Add one of these to your Wilky / Raw Vintage and revel in the improved tone.
I have the exact same as you and it's now my fave trem ever.

http://www.killerguitarcomponents.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=41&category_id=12&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53

 

[lafromla1]

MOP dots? YES
Toggle splits the HB? YES

Looks good!  Thanks

 

[DangerousR6]

Very nice one LA, that neck is just sweeeeeet.... :icon_thumright:

 

[Panthur]

I am loving the dark brown and cream combination. Really nicely done, sweet build  :icon_thumright:

 

[BigBeard]

That's a really nice guitar!!!

Did you finish that yourself?

 

[lafromla1]

That's a really nice guitar!!!

Did you finish that yourself?

Thank you and it was a showcase body already finished.  I did finish the neck with a couple coats of tung oil however.

 

[Strat Avenger]

Beautiful wood.

 

[OzziePete]

That is one nice looking project you have done there, LA.  :icon_thumright:

How does the Wilky trem feel and did you get the suggested brass block for it?

 

[lafromla1]

I love the Wilkie trems ( I have one on my VIP as well) as the lay nice and I like to put my hand on it, so there are no screws or anything to get caught on.  And with the Raw Vintage springs, the hold in tune nicely. 

I have not looked at buying the brass block yet as it seems that the cost was nearly as much as the entire trem was in the first place, so I'll have to save up some money for that (birthday is coming up in October).  Then I'll probably switch over both guitars to the brass block.