HWY-1 Esquire project

Scott V · June 14th, 2008, 01:11 AM

I realize this project is pretty mundane compared to some on here, but I enjoy seeing all the projects big or little, so I figure I'd put mine up too.
This was a "scratch and dent" HWY-1 I found while at Guitar Center getting some strings (sound familiar?). The body had a nasty chip, so it was bought as a repaint project from the start. With all the talk of Esquires, I figured why not try one. The body was repaired with PC Woody (an excellent 2 part wood epoxy), then painted with Krylon "celery". Since these pics it has had the first 3 coats of Deft and now looks very nice and shiny.
I placed my order today with Specialty Guitar for a SD Broadcater, Wht single ply guard, cloth wire, caps, etc. It's gonna get the .01uf cap mentioned in the tech forum for that cocked wah sound on position #3.
I'll post completed pics when it's done if anyone is interested. The other Tele in the pic is my Nocaster fortified HWY-1.

Scott

surfoverb · June 14th, 2008, 01:14 AM

cool!

mellecaster · June 14th, 2008, 01:16 AM

That Alder Body w/ the SD Broadcaster thru that Super Reverb, should be a Tasty Combo IMO

Buckocaster51 · June 14th, 2008, 01:21 AM

Nice.

Was that jack stand heavy-duty-enough to hold up that body?

adamjs69 · June 14th, 2008, 01:30 AM

Very, very cool.

JDRNoPro · June 16th, 2008, 01:07 PM

Very nice......

dallmon · June 16th, 2008, 01:12 PM

Looks great, keep us posted as the build near completion.

Doug Ferguson · June 16th, 2008, 05:23 PM

Cool. Don't forget the progress reports and pics.

kylef · June 16th, 2008, 05:49 PM

should look good, keep us updated.

ps. do you have the wiring diagram for the cocked wah wiring? (just for quickness).

Scott V · June 16th, 2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kylef

should look good, keep us updated.

ps. do you have the wiring diagram for the cocked wah wiring? (just for quickness).

I sure learned a lot about guitar painting on this, those who say "don't rush things" couldn't be more right, every mistake I made was due to just that. This is the 3rd paintjob I've done on this guitar, it finally meets my expectations.
I'll see about a post Deft pic tonight, the Deft darkened the color a little bit. I'll also add a pic once it's done.

Here's a link to the dicussion on the cocked wah Esquire circuit.
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-tech...ns-inside.html

jlctele56 · June 16th, 2008, 08:06 PM

I would try a .0033uf to get this tone......has worked great for me for years......not as great clean, but nicely overdrivin...sounds awesome......PM me I'll send you one of what I use for this........Jerry

Scott V · June 16th, 2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jlctele56

I would try a .0033uf to get this tone......has worked great for me for years......not as great clean, but nicely overdrivin...sounds awesome......PM me I'll send you one of what I use for this........Jerry

I did buy an .0047uf to try, but check your PM's, I'm curious to see what your using.

Scott

Scott V · June 21st, 2008, 03:21 PM

Well I got my parts in for this build. I managed to wet sand the front face of guitar and buff. I might add this sanding/buffing process is VERY tedious, but it's turning out as good as I could have expected. Will post more as I get closer.

Scott V · June 21st, 2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott V

I did buy an .0047uf to try, but check your PM's, I'm curious to see what your using.

Scott

Jerry,
I did get the cap you sent me, thanks so much, that was damn nice of you. I can't wait to try it!

Scott

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Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 5,576 1 Photos	Nice. Was that jack stand heavy-duty-enough to hold up that body? __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

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JDRNoPro Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 58 Posts: 431 1 Photos	Very nice...... __________________ Reflection upon my playing is a reminder to keep my regular job..........pays better but not nearly as enjoyable!!

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dallmon TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian TX Age: 40 Posts: 28	Looks great, keep us posted as the build near completion.

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kylef Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: cowdenbeath, fife Posts: 218	should look good, keep us updated. ps. do you have the wiring diagram for the cocked wah wiring? (just for quickness).

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jlctele56 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 160	half cocked wah tone I would try a .0033uf to get this tone......has worked great for me for years......not as great clean, but nicely overdrivin...sounds awesome......PM me I'll send you one of what I use for this........Jerry