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JayBee · June 22nd, 2009, 12:15 PM

At last this is up and running, after weeks of head scratching and much work. Turned out pretty good, but my good lady has developed an aversion to sawdust and metal filings!.

Pics could be better, but you get the gist.

Specs:- Allparts TMO Fat neck, nitro finished, Kluson tuners, Tusq nut.
Self routed part douglas fir (Oregon pine), part pine, chambered body, Tru- oiled finish.
Voodoo TE50 bridge, Keystone Tele neck, pickups, 4 way switch. Mini toggle activates stealth Strat pickup, under leather pickguard.
Brass ferrule block (thanks for the idea Taipan) sits over brass bush carrier for back bearing of actuator, front bearing a small ball race in alloy carrier. Two additional small ball races provide front and back bearings for strap actuated lever. Length of throw adjustable (currently .9"), as is pull rod length and spring tension. The swivel bracket fixed to the top strap button is to lock off the bender mechanism via small knurled knob set screw. Two piece flush mounted plexiglass bender cover. All up weight 7lb 3oz.

Chet Johnson · June 22nd, 2009, 06:23 PM

I like it. It has a very rustic Clarence White type vibe to it.

JayBee · June 22nd, 2009, 06:28 PM

Thanks Chet, that was the idea and inspiration, from the start.

HOBBSTER01 · June 22nd, 2009, 10:27 PM

I use my ironing board sometimes as a work bench too.
Good work.

asatfan · June 24th, 2009, 12:41 PM

Nice JayBee! I'm sure she's even sweeter knowing you did the whole job yourself.

City Sirens · June 27th, 2009, 11:02 PM

I would quake in fear trying to carve in the body by myself...

BrianF · June 28th, 2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by City Sirens

I would quake in fear trying to carve in the body by myself...

It's just wood!

Dogbear · June 28th, 2009, 11:16 AM

+1

Guitartom_ca · June 28th, 2009, 02:05 PM

awesome looks great .. good work.

June 22nd, 2009, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
HOBBSTER01 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North GA. Age: 47 Posts: 1,625 4 Photos	I use my ironing board sometimes as a work bench too. Good work. __________________ The Hobbster

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asatfan Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: IN Age: 54 Posts: 667	Nice JayBee! I'm sure she's even sweeter knowing you did the whole job yourself. __________________ "......gotta keep rockin' while I still can....." - Steve Earle www.myspace.com/rugtheknuckleheads

June 27th, 2009, 11:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
City Sirens TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Québec indépendant Posts: 59	I would quake in fear trying to carve in the body by myself... __________________ Play. Alternate tuning blog

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