Daphne Blue Deluxe Project

GhostofJohnToad · April 24th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Well thanks to the advice for everyone who gave it regarding my bad buffing skills. I'm back on track I think. I was trying to show the finish but it was late and I had to settle for an indoor shot. It's turned out well so far. Not sure what HBs to put in it. I was thinking maybe something jangly. Definitely a maple neck I think. Not sure if a strat style headstock or tele though.

IMG_3594_2150x1613.jpg

jwells393 · April 24th, 2008, 11:16 PM

That's looking good. Let's have a closer look. I vote for Tele neck. Is that pickguard sized for normal sized humbuckers?

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GhostofJohnToad · April 25th, 2008, 07:18 AM

yup, sized for normal HB, I figured it open me up for more options. Also this was originally a standard tele body I rerouted to accommodate it's new life as a deluxe. That was really a fun experience. I'll post a pic without the guard if anyone is interested.

winny pooh · April 25th, 2008, 08:36 AM

Very pretty, what about a p94 neck and bucker in bridge ala bfg Paul. Maple or rosewood fingerboard?

jwells393 · April 25th, 2008, 11:20 AM

Here's a Hohner copy that I refinished. When I got it it had a couple of unmatched pickups without covers. These are from Guitar Fetish. I like the black pickguard. However I really like the looks of your white guard. Looking forward to seeing yours completed.

Yeah ....let's see yours without the guard.

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GhostofJohnToad · April 25th, 2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwells393

Here's a Hohner copy that I refinished. When I got it it had a couple of unmatched pickups without covers. These are from Guitar Fetish. I like the black pickguard. However I really like the looks of your white guard. Looking forward to seeing yours completed.

Yeah ....let's see yours without the guard.

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Jack, That picture you got there is what inspired me initially to do a different color deluxe, I have always had a thing for daphne so I changed it up a bit. I llike yours with the blackguard. Looks kinda like pistachio. I really wanted to add some HBs with cream-like soapbar covers but I can't seem to find anything llike that around anywhere unless I want a true soapbar. I think I have to go with a maple fretboard with this thing.

I'll post pics of the body without guard after I get home tonight from work. I have to take it off anyhow to polish it up in some areas.

Southern ILL · April 25th, 2008, 12:32 PM

For HB Sized P-90s'...Rio Grande Fat bastards are great pickups....

Ahhh....Jack-somethings up with that headstock...doesn't look right.....She is a bute'...for sure..just something with the headstock....

GhostofJohnToad · April 25th, 2008, 09:04 PM

Ok, as promised.... First pic is the ash body prior to my mutilation

ash_sm.JPG

2nd pic is the painted body complete with routes to taking a normal unsuspecting standard tele and turning into a tele deluxe.

routes.jpg

Now I gotta gets me some money to finish her.

jwells393 · April 25th, 2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Southern ILL

-somethings up with that headstock...doesn't look right...........just something with the headstock....

Here's the Hohner headstock alongside an MIJ '50s headstock.

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It's not exactly the same but hey ........... it a Hohner. Better than some of the goofy headstocks out there............. like this one.

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Southern ILL · April 25th, 2008, 10:33 PM

April 24th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
GhostofJohnToad Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 35 Posts: 735 7 Photos	Daphne Blue Deluxe Project Well thanks to the advice for everyone who gave it regarding my bad buffing skills. I'm back on track I think. I was trying to show the finish but it was late and I had to settle for an indoor shot. It's turned out well so far. Not sure what HBs to put in it. I was thinking maybe something jangly. Definitely a maple neck I think. Not sure if a strat style headstock or tele though. IMG_3594_2150x1613.jpg

April 24th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,246 101 Photos	That's looking good. Let's have a closer look. I vote for Tele neck. Is that pickguard sized for normal sized humbuckers? ...... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

April 25th, 2008, 08:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
winny pooh Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South London Posts: 1,612 7 Photos	Very pretty, what about a p94 neck and bucker in bridge ala bfg Paul. Maple or rosewood fingerboard? __________________ my afro ambient side project: http://www.myspace.com/theswyambusessions

April 25th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,246 101 Photos	Here's a Hohner copy that I refinished. When I got it it had a couple of unmatched pickups without covers. These are from Guitar Fetish. I like the black pickguard. However I really like the looks of your white guard. Looking forward to seeing yours completed. Yeah ....let's see yours without the guard. ...... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

April 25th, 2008, 07:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
GhostofJohnToad Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 35 Posts: 735 7 Photos	yup, sized for normal HB, I figured it open me up for more options. Also this was originally a standard tele body I rerouted to accommodate it's new life as a deluxe. That was really a fun experience. I'll post a pic without the guard if anyone is interested.

April 25th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Southern ILL Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 982	For HB Sized P-90s'...Rio Grande Fat bastards are great pickups.... Ahhh....Jack-somethings up with that headstock...doesn't look right.....She is a bute'...for sure..just something with the headstock....

April 25th, 2008, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
GhostofJohnToad Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 35 Posts: 735 7 Photos	Ok, as promised.... First pic is the ash body prior to my mutilation ash_sm.JPG 2nd pic is the painted body complete with routes to taking a normal unsuspecting standard tele and turning into a tele deluxe. routes.jpg Now I gotta gets me some money to finish her.

April 25th, 2008, 10:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Southern ILL Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 982