Fat Pete
submissions thread
Wilkinson Scimitar6
Neck:
Warmoth Roasted maple/Ziricote (unique choice) 21 fret (no overhang) Pro Arrow Head (custom build)
Azurite malachite dots
6150 frets
Hipshot Grip Lock enclosed locking tuners with 'Universal Mounting Plates'
Graph Tech nut
Wilkinson Scimitar6 '21st Century Schizoid, Man' name plate*
Body:
Warmoth alder Musiclander 3lbs 0oz (showcase - unfinished)
Routed by Warmoth for P90/Strat/P90 with front rout conversion and scratchplate screw threaded insert install by owner
Finished in ocean turquoise metallic nitro (greener than photos show) by retro169.co.uk (Paul Neild)
Wilkinson WVP6 tremolo bridge - hard-decked, springs damped, arm thrown away
Schaller strap lock buttons
Custom rear control and tremolo spring covers*
Electrics:
2x Swappable loaded scratchplates* with 'automatic' ground connection
Scratchplate 1:
Catswhisker Pickups custom tapped P90s with flush pole pieces and owner-customized covers
Generosity, fragility and veracity controls (2x volume, 1x tone)
Grunt and squeal pull switches bring in the full pickup windings
Warm/plaintive/misanthropic 3-way switch (neck/both/bridge)
Scratchplate 2:
The Creamery Sonic 6 pickups (alnico 5 versions)
Satisfaction and serendipity controls (1x volume, 1x tone)
Doctor pull switch switches on the middle pickup
Mild/wistful/vituperative 3-way switch (neck/both/bridge)
Metal hardware is chrome
*All plastic parts cut and printed by Tim at www.originalscratchplates.com to owner's designs
submissions thread
Wilkinson Scimitar6
Neck:
Warmoth Roasted maple/Ziricote (unique choice) 21 fret (no overhang) Pro Arrow Head (custom build)
Azurite malachite dots
6150 frets
Hipshot Grip Lock enclosed locking tuners with 'Universal Mounting Plates'
Graph Tech nut
Wilkinson Scimitar6 '21st Century Schizoid, Man' name plate*
Body:
Warmoth alder Musiclander 3lbs 0oz (showcase - unfinished)
Routed by Warmoth for P90/Strat/P90 with front rout conversion and scratchplate screw threaded insert install by owner
Finished in ocean turquoise metallic nitro (greener than photos show) by retro169.co.uk (Paul Neild)
Wilkinson WVP6 tremolo bridge - hard-decked, springs damped, arm thrown away
Schaller strap lock buttons
Custom rear control and tremolo spring covers*
Electrics:
2x Swappable loaded scratchplates* with 'automatic' ground connection
Scratchplate 1:
Catswhisker Pickups custom tapped P90s with flush pole pieces and owner-customized covers
Generosity, fragility and veracity controls (2x volume, 1x tone)
Grunt and squeal pull switches bring in the full pickup windings
Warm/plaintive/misanthropic 3-way switch (neck/both/bridge)
Scratchplate 2:
The Creamery Sonic 6 pickups (alnico 5 versions)
Satisfaction and serendipity controls (1x volume, 1x tone)
Doctor pull switch switches on the middle pickup
Mild/wistful/vituperative 3-way switch (neck/both/bridge)
Metal hardware is chrome
*All plastic parts cut and printed by Tim at www.originalscratchplates.com to owner's designs
