Mooncaster Neck Mod

[Hagwood]

OK, I'm not sensitive, so if it's stupid don't hold back. Just a paper mock up for my next Superstrat build. I thought the mooncaster was a pretty good option for making your own.

 

[teleme01]

Call me old fashion but the unaltered mooncaster neck is already a unicorn , I have never seen a mooncaster neck in the wild. That being said, your vision your art.

 

[Hagwood]

Call me old fashion but the unaltered mooncaster neck is already a unicorn , I have never seen a mooncaster neck in the wild. That being said, your vision your art.

Yeah, I think it would look good on a specific build, but need something aggressive for the Super Strat. And different than everyone elses.......

 

[Spud]

OK, I'm not sensitive, so if it's stupid don't hold back. Just a paper mock up for my next Superstrat build. I thought the mooncaster was a pretty good option for making your own.





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[Spud]

Yeah, I think it would look good on a specific build, but need something aggressive for the Super Strat. And different than everyone elses.......

The idea is cool just keep the same outline but sculpt more off. Just my opinion.

 

[Scab Pickens]

I thought the mooncaster was a pretty good option for making your own.

Anything you can do to remove material from what is one of the most disgusting headstocks ever made is an improvement!

 

[Hagwood]

The idea is cool just keep the same outline but sculpt more off. Just my opinion.

Good Idea Spud ....

 

[Hagwood]

Or......

 

[ragamuffin]

Or......

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I like that one a lot!

 

[Hagwood]

I like that one a lot!

Thanks. Or the one on the right.....

 

[Spud]

Or......

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I dig this one sir!

 

[Spud]

Thanks. Or the one on the right.....

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The one on the right, I mean do you want to look like you are playing no third power chords with late 50's conviction or not man?!!

 

[Hagwood]

The one on the right, I mean do you want to look like you are playing no third power chords with late 50's conviction or not man?!!

Ha Ha, That's EXACTLY what I'm going for....... My Son in Law who plays in a 'Death Metal' band even likes it !!

 

[Spud]

Ha Ha, That's EXACTLY what I'm going for....... My Son in Law who plays in a 'Death Metal' band even likes it !!

I know exactly what you mean sir knight! For when I wish to summon the dragon in the night, this is my battle axe of choice............

 

[Hagwood]

I know exactly what you mean sir knight! For when I wish to summon the dragon in the night, this is my battle axe of choice............View attachment 64102

Hey, that would look great with my neck design !!

 

[Spud]

Hey, that would look great with my neck design !!

It also summons pirates............

 

[BroccoliRob]

lol bro is like 90% of the way toward inventing the Keisel headstock

 

[Hagwood]

lol bro is like 90% of the way toward inventing the Keisel headstock

Dammit, didn't even know about that one ! Now it won't be original.
I guess that shows it's not too stupid at least.......

 

[Professor Bill]

I appreciate your initiative and originality. I'm actually a fan of the Mooncaster neck. I've got three currently.

One thing to consider is the bevel on the lower edge, which some of your mockups might conflict with. you might have better luck with a paddle headstock? Although in that case you've have to drill for the tuners...

 

[Hagwood]

I appreciate your initiative and originality. I'm actually a fan of the Mooncaster neck. I've got three currently.

One thing to consider is the bevel on the lower edge, which some of your mockups might conflict with. you might have better luck with a paddle headstock? Although in that case you've have to drill for the tuners...

Thanks. I would definitely have to have it in my hands to finalize the design, but could hopefully get pretty close. It would be a little scary cuting up a $500 neck, but that's what makes this fun......

I did consider a paddle neck, but the mooncaster has enough excess wood for my design that it should be substantially easier.