Swamp Ash / Wenge Strat

[m4rk0]

I completed this one almost a year ago, but realized I never posted it in the Gallery section. I did post some fuzzy pics in the "out of the box" catagory, so here's some proper pics.
since then, the tru oil finish yellowed nicely and I added a bunch of coats of Wax on the body (a couple every 2 months)
It now feels super silky! I love the feel!

over the past year I have played this guitar more than any other guitar I own! Actually, I kind of permanently lives on the sofa the wenge neck is just fantastic!

Swamp ash Body
Minwax Natural Stain + Tru Oil Finish
Wenge Neck
Ebony FB
Sperzels
Wilkinson Bridge
SS Med Jumbo Frets
GFS Lil Killers

 

[willyk]

Nice Marko  :headbang:  Swamp ash strats rule  :icon_thumright:
I've nearly finished mine,...feel like jammin' ?

 

[Jorundr]

Thank you Marko! You just helped me decide the finish on my bass project. After considering all kinds of other finishes, it seems i just forgot how good "plain" ash looks. Great build!

 

[DocNrock]

Very clean, Marko.  Love the Swamp Ash / Wenge combo.  :cool01:

 

[sundin4prez]

how are the gfs pickups?

 

[Nando Vallart]

Hell yeah!  :glasses9:

 

[m4rk0]

Nice Marko  :headbang:  Swamp ash strats rule  :icon_thumright:
I've nearly finished mine,...feel like jammin' ?

Ha thanks Willy!
You know, I seriously considered sanding this one down and try to replicate your finish! can't wait to see that completed!!

 

[m4rk0]

Thanks all,

Sundin, the GFS pickups sound really good for a low budget set! very fat for a single sized hb!

Jorundr, Yes, natural Swamp ash looks really great, but don't forget to check willy's Swamp ash finish!
Also, if I would have to do this one again, I would probably use a darker grain filler. (I used "Natural" for this one)

 

[DangerousR6]

Very classy..... :icon_thumright: Love the wenge neck with the swamp ash...stunning build.... arty07:

 

[tfarny]

Wow how did I miss this one? Sweet, sweet, sweet. Over the top good, but still tasteful looks. Congrats.

 

[Ted]

Nice one Marko.  :icon_thumright:

What with that odd coloured neck, does it still sound like a strat?!

 

[GoDrex]

How heavy do you think that neck is? Would it be heavier than maple?

 

[m4rk0]

I guess only slightly heavier than Maple.. It certainly is not top heavy..

 

[LeeSkelly]

Loving the wenge neck. nice build

 

[jkellington]

marko, did you tru-oil the wenge neck as well?

 

[rockskate4x]

that's so awesome... I love the contrast between the two woods! Absolutely tasty looking...

 

[Tempest]

marko, did you tru-oil the wenge neck as well?

Why would he spoil a wonderful exotic neck with a finish?

Beautiful strat btw, one of my favs on the boards!  :icon_thumright:

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

More about the neck.

-What Contour?
-Warmoth Pro?
-Fret size, SS?
-LSR Nut?

 

[DangerousR6]

Man Markooooooooo, that is just super fly....... :icon_thumright:

Dig the contrast between the wenge and the ash..... :guitarplayer2:

 

[m4rk0]

oh thanks y'all, I missed the last couple of comments.
As simple as this one is, it is absolutely my current favorite.

Hey Gary, the neck is just perfect for me:
standard thin, 1 11/16 inch width, SS6105 stainless steel frets and yes, an lsr roller nut.

Fun fact - when Luke first played this one, he instantly decided that he wanted one just like it!  :icon_biggrin: