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Mooncaster project

Fred Garvin

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Hi there.  First time posting here.  I've built plenty of Warmoth projects over the years, but am pretty excited about this one so I thought I'd share.  The body was an unfinished in stock body.  Flame maple/maple top with mahogany back and ivoroid binding.  I ordered the top finished in Tigers Eye and the back in Transparent Brown.  It will take some time to finish the guitar because I still need to order the neck.  Wanted to see the body first before committing to the project.  I'm pretty happy.  Below are the body as it arrived and also a mockup of the design I'm going for once finished.




 

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Way to make an entrance! I think Mooncasters are on a lot of people's future build lists - mine included. Keep us updated.
 
Glad y'all like it.  Just ordered the neck.  Vortex neck, Wenge, Black Ebony fretboard, Standard Ebony headstock veneer, 25 1/2 in scale, stainless 6150 frets, ivoroid binding, no inlays, black Graphtec nut.

4-5 weeks out!
 
Ok.  Neck finally came in.  Cell phone photos attached.  Pics don't do it justice, but so far really impressed with the quality and feel, especially the fretwork.  Will post assembly updates on the Work in Progress board.









 
Thought I already posted the neck specs.  Here they are:

Vortex neck
Wenge
Black Ebony Fretboard
Ebony Headstock Veneer
1-11/16" Nut Width
Standard Thin Contour
SS6150 frets
Straight 10" Radius
22 frets
No Inlay
Ivoroid Binding
Black Side Dots
GraphTech Black TUSQ XL Nut
25-1/2" Scale
 
It's funny I was searching around yesterday to try and get an idea what a Mooncaster might look like with a Vortex headstock.  Should look good when she's done.
 
stratamania said:
It's funny I was searching around yesterday to try and get an idea what a Mooncaster might look like with a Vortex headstock.  Should look good when she's done.

I may be alone (am I? I am? ... :crickets: ) but I like the original Starcaster headstock. :icon_tongue:

Fred Garvin – are you going to burnish that neck?
 
This one is going to be nice. That neck with the color you chose is a good combo. That headstock is nice, too. It gives it an almost Gretch-ish look but more balanced.

Don't worry, Glimmer. You're not alone. I like all Fender headstocks on the right guitar. Even the Arrow.
 
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