Rondo SX "Esquire" projects - pix - Page 2

Steve G · June 1st, 2008, 05:25 AM

Probably been asked a million times but how do regular Fender pickguards fit?

Brendan · June 1st, 2008, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDRNoPro

Here's a closer shot of the 3TSB:

You mentioned plugging holes when mounting the vintage plate. I'm not seeing any sign of plugs in this pic. All under the bridge?

infrapista · June 1st, 2008, 06:44 AM

Very good job man***
Very beautifull guitar, each one have is personnality...
I have a near same project but reliced with a Dimavery (see in my gallery under Ferden Diablocaster)
Best regards from Belgium, infrapista

JDRNoPro · June 1st, 2008, 11:00 AM

Steve G: I used Allparts PGs. As with many situations it is not a direct fit - some holes matched & others didn't. Simply glued some toothpicks in those that didn't and drilled new ones.

No, Brendan the 3 holes I plugged are about 1/4" behind the bridge. If you click on the pic to expand you can sorta see them if you know where to look. I touched them up to be a tad lighter than the background and then used a Minwax felt tip stain touchup pen to fake in the wood grain a bit. Up close you can see them but barely so.

Thanks infrapista - I'm assuming that black one in your album is an SX.....looks really nice. What's the reliced white one?

Jim

JDRNoPro · June 1st, 2008, 11:10 AM

Steve: Forgot to mention that I also had to file the PGs a bit to fit properly around the heel of the neck and control plate.

Jim

Steve G · June 1st, 2008, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the info Jim. useful stuff. Post back if you come up with any more projects, by all these replies I think you have a flair for it.

Hockey Rocker · June 1st, 2008, 05:45 PM

Just wanted to chime in that your SX Esquire is a really nice guitar. Nice job, especially with the headstock re-shape. I hope you enjoy it.

June 1st, 2008, 05:25 AM	#41 (permalink)
Steve G Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Posts: 1,757 60 Photos	Probably been asked a million times but how do regular Fender pickguards fit? __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome

June 1st, 2008, 11:00 AM	#44 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 58 Posts: 431 1 Photos	Steve G: I used Allparts PGs. As with many situations it is not a direct fit - some holes matched & others didn't. Simply glued some toothpicks in those that didn't and drilled new ones. No, Brendan the 3 holes I plugged are about 1/4" behind the bridge. If you click on the pic to expand you can sorta see them if you know where to look. I touched them up to be a tad lighter than the background and then used a Minwax felt tip stain touchup pen to fake in the wood grain a bit. Up close you can see them but barely so. Thanks infrapista - I'm assuming that black one in your album is an SX.....looks really nice. What's the reliced white one? Jim __________________ Reflection upon my playing is a reminder to keep my regular job..........pays better but not nearly as enjoyable!!

June 1st, 2008, 11:10 AM	#45 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 58 Posts: 431 1 Photos	Steve: Forgot to mention that I also had to file the PGs a bit to fit properly around the heel of the neck and control plate. Jim __________________ Reflection upon my playing is a reminder to keep my regular job..........pays better but not nearly as enjoyable!!

June 1st, 2008, 04:27 PM	#46 (permalink)
Steve G Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Posts: 1,757 60 Photos	Thanks for the info Jim. useful stuff. Post back if you come up with any more projects, by all these replies I think you have a flair for it. __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome

June 1st, 2008, 06:44 AM	#43 (permalink)
infrapista TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Belgium Age: 51 Posts: 55 12 Photos	Very good job man*** Very beautifull guitar, each one have is personnality... I have a near same project but reliced with a Dimavery (see in my gallery under Ferden Diablocaster) Best regards from Belgium, infrapista

June 1st, 2008, 05:45 PM	#47 (permalink)
Hockey Rocker Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Jersey Age: 47 Posts: 916	Just wanted to chime in that your SX Esquire is a really nice guitar. Nice job, especially with the headstock re-shape. I hope you enjoy it.