Shell Pink Project (Pics) UPDATE.........

TELEkinetic · March 4th, 2006, 02:47 PM

From this:

To this:

I put the final coats of Reranch Shell Pink on 'er this morning. I gonna head on over to Lowe's and get a couple of cans of Deft nitro glossy and start that process in a couple of days.

I am really itching to get this one done. I'll get a couple of additional shots of this after I get nearer completion.

Now that my wife sees the color, it's now OK to officially call this one a member of the family.

jwells393 · March 4th, 2006, 03:41 PM

Looking good !!!.........

You've got more patience than I. You could start clear coating it tomorrow ................. I'd probably start today. I agree with your choice of Deft Gloss over ReRanch Clear.

telel6s · March 4th, 2006, 03:57 PM

I know you'd want to clear coat it, but I really like that pearlescent sheen that it looks like it's got in the photo.

Very nice.

TELEkinetic · March 4th, 2006, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwells393

You've got more patience than I. You could start clear coating it tomorrow ................. I'd probably start today. I agree with your choice of Deft Gloss over ReRanch Clear.

Are you saying you did Deft over Reranch

How did it work

Based on a couple of your previous posts, I decided on the Deft. I ordered from Reranch a single can of the glossy nitro and started thinking "How many coats is this thing gonna need?" I have never sprayed nitro before and am taking my time; trying to do it the right way, and not be impatient. I didn't want to mix brands so it was Walmart to the rescue for $4.54 a can. I may start later today if I can get all my stuff done

jwells393 · March 4th, 2006, 04:33 PM

I've sprayed Deft over ReRanch lacquer, Krylon, Rust-O-Leum, and Lowes house brand. If I'm going over a non-lacquer I usually give it a day. A day for Krylon maybe more for the others since they dry slower. It's alway a good idea to spray some scrap pieces to make sure you don't have a compatibility problem.

If you're going to be painting many guitars with nitro lacquer in the future, I'd recommend that you get yourself a good respirator. I recently bought a new one at Lowes for around $27.

TELEkinetic · March 24th, 2006, 09:26 PM

We are almost there.....

Planning on wiring and setup tomorrow.

I'll post the final pics this weekend.

CancerLeoCam · March 25th, 2006, 12:17 AM

8)

TELEkinetic · March 25th, 2006, 02:58 PM

Body:

Body and Neck:

From the back:

Down the neck:

I attempted to not go overboard on this one.

The Warmoth body is 2 piece poplar and I watched it in the "must go" section of their website for 2 weeks until it dropped to $99.

The neck is bird's eye maple with a rosewood fret board and vintage sized frets. Warmoth cut the corian nut for it and did a very good job. $187.....

P/U's are GFS alinco vintage for both the neck and bridge from guitarfetish and together were less than 60 bucks.

The rest of the hardware is from Warmoth and Angela, and the Shell Pink paint, primer, s & s, and clear coat from Reranch. I like the Reranch stuff, but I have determined for the next project I'll get only the color I want there and the rest of the stuff locally from Lowes.

Total investment under $525.

Cheese · March 25th, 2006, 03:10 PM

shell pink looks gorgious

if i ever buy a strat it will be a shell pink strat

mojocasterman · March 25th, 2006, 03:21 PM

holy smokes, less than $550 for that beauty? Great job, great price!

How to you like those GFS pickups?

Scotland · March 25th, 2006, 06:31 PM

Great looking guitar and well finished going by the pics. Well done, take a pat on the back !

tdowns · March 25th, 2006, 06:38 PM

Might fine. Mighty fine.

mojocasterman · March 25th, 2006, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdowns

Might fine. Mighty fine.

so mighty fine, in fact, that it is indeed worth saying it twice :D

TELEkinetic · March 25th, 2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdowns

Might fine. Mighty fine.

Thanks to your great soldering video, I ain't afraid of Tele guts anymore

Get it here y'all!

http://terrydownsmusic.com/

Thanks for the kind words......

crawdad · March 26th, 2006, 04:42 AM

Sweet! And the price is nice too! Love that shell pink!

TELEkinetic · March 26th, 2006, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojocasterman

holy smokes, less than $550 for that beauty? Great job, great price!

How to you like those GFS pickups?

Shop hard and you too can do it!

GFS p/u's seem to be OK. They sound better than stock ones in my "real Fender" natural but not quite as good as the Duncans in my other Warmoth.

For $57 vs. $120, it's one of the items that allowed be to build a less expensive custom made. I'd do them again.

I think I am gonna spring for some Glendale saddles on payday, though.......

One other thing......I got a "fat" neck with a 1 5/8' nut on this neck. I feels really cool - like your favorite baseball bat when you were a kid. Not quite as fast, but really solid......

sean79 · March 26th, 2006, 06:59 PM

Looks like you did a fantastic job. Beautiful guitar - never thought I'd say that about a pink tele, but beautiful guiter.

tdowns · March 28th, 2006, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TELEkinetic

Thanks to your great soldering video, I ain't afraid of Tele guts anymore

Get it here y'all!

http://terrydownsmusic.com/

Thanks for the kind words......

Hey TELEkinetic,
I'm glad it may have played a part in your Tele creation. :D :D

chet · March 28th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Very nice job!

neocaster · March 28th, 2006, 12:10 PM

I love shell pink. That is one beautiful guitar, and the budget just blew me away. Congratulations on a job very well done. How does it sound?

March 4th, 2006, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
TELEkinetic Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Arkansas Age: 51 Posts: 397 11 Photos	Shell Pink Project (Pics) UPDATE......... From this: To this: I put the final coats of Reranch Shell Pink on 'er this morning. I gonna head on over to Lowe's and get a couple of cans of Deft nitro glossy and start that process in a couple of days. I am really itching to get this one done. I'll get a couple of additional shots of this after I get nearer completion. Now that my wife sees the color, it's now OK to officially call this one a member of the family. __________________ *Guitars better than women:* You can have a guitar professionally adjusted......

March 4th, 2006, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,253 101 Photos	Looking good !!!......... You've got more patience than I. You could start clear coating it tomorrow ................. I'd probably start today. I agree with your choice of Deft Gloss over ReRanch Clear. __________________ 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.

March 4th, 2006, 03:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
telel6s Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,176 80 Photos	I know you'd want to clear coat it, but I really like that pearlescent sheen that it looks like it's got in the photo. Very nice. __________________ Mama always said, "A little tone is good for the soul."

March 4th, 2006, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,253 101 Photos	I've sprayed Deft over ReRanch lacquer, Krylon, Rust-O-Leum, and Lowes house brand. If I'm going over a non-lacquer I usually give it a day. A day for Krylon maybe more for the others since they dry slower. It's alway a good idea to spray some scrap pieces to make sure you don't have a compatibility problem. If you're going to be painting many guitars with nitro lacquer in the future, I'd recommend that you get yourself a good respirator. I recently bought a new one at Lowes for around $27. __________________ 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.

March 24th, 2006, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
TELEkinetic Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Arkansas Age: 51 Posts: 397 11 Photos	With the neck finished...... We are almost there..... Planning on wiring and setup tomorrow. I'll post the final pics this weekend. __________________ *Guitars better than women:* You can have a guitar professionally adjusted......

March 25th, 2006, 12:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
CancerLeoCam Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mule Deer-Mt. Lion Safari, CA Posts: 1,666 5 Photos	Very cool! 8) __________________ Everyone's your buddy when they want you or something from you. If you're not willing to work for free why should somebody else?

March 25th, 2006, 02:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
TELEkinetic Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Arkansas Age: 51 Posts: 397 11 Photos	Complete! Body: Body and Neck: From the back: Down the neck: I attempted to not go overboard on this one. The Warmoth body is 2 piece poplar and I watched it in the "must go" section of their website for 2 weeks until it dropped to $99. The neck is bird's eye maple with a rosewood fret board and vintage sized frets. Warmoth cut the corian nut for it and did a very good job. $187..... P/U's are GFS alinco vintage for both the neck and bridge from guitarfetish and together were less than 60 bucks. The rest of the hardware is from Warmoth and Angela, and the Shell Pink paint, primer, s & s, and clear coat from Reranch. I like the Reranch stuff, but I have determined for the next project I'll get only the color I want there and the rest of the stuff locally from Lowes. Total investment under $525. __________________ *Guitars better than women:* You can have a guitar professionally adjusted......

March 25th, 2006, 03:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cheese Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 139	shell pink looks gorgious if i ever buy a strat it will be a shell pink strat

March 25th, 2006, 03:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,279	holy smokes, less than $550 for that beauty? Great job, great price! How to you like those GFS pickups? __________________ Lentz HSL - McNaught SC Jr - Tom Anderson Cobra w/ 3 P90s - Crook Custom Tele w/ Lollar & TV Jones - Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster - Vinetto Legato - Grosh Bent Top S - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Dr. Z. Carmen Ghia & Mini Z - Fender Tweed Blues Junior.

March 25th, 2006, 06:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,514 3 Photos	Beauty Great looking guitar and well finished going by the pics. Well done, take a pat on the back ! __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

March 25th, 2006, 06:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
tdowns Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wylie, TX US Posts: 2,675	Might fine. Mighty fine. __________________ Best regards, Terry Downs http://terrydownsmusic.com Equine quadrupeds may be coaxed to the reference of specific gravity but may not be compelled to imbibe thereof.

March 26th, 2006, 04:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
crawdad Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,298	Sweet! And the price is nice too! Love that shell pink!

March 26th, 2006, 06:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
sean79 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: northcentral/western Pennsylvania Posts: 1,909 9 Photos	Looks like you did a fantastic job. Beautiful guitar - never thought I'd say that about a pink tele, but beautiful guiter.

March 28th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
chet Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Jersey Shore Posts: 6,949	Very nice job!

March 28th, 2006, 12:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,532 11 Photos	I love shell pink. That is one beautiful guitar, and the budget just blew me away. Congratulations on a job very well done. How does it sound? __________________ "...You don't need faith if you know it's gonna work!" "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."