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Southern ILL · February 28th, 2008, 02:41 PM

Some quick pics. of my pinebody Custom/Deluxe partscaster....

GilmourD · February 28th, 2008, 02:55 PM

[drool]

How is that getting finished?

Southern ILL · February 28th, 2008, 04:57 PM

Not sure if I am going to stain or solid......And I am not set on what pickups to put in.....The Custom/Deluxes don't get a whole lot of love around here..I will amber the neck for sure.....The Wilkinson is black and my staggered Kluson style tuners are brushed chrome....Electro-socket is aluminum....Its kinda a mis-match of parts....Olive Drab Green stain would be fitting.Should be under 6.5 pounds which is cool.....Suggestions on color...And pickups...A little spank in the bridge is o.k. with me but the neck I would like something warm-creamy P-90ish...And the 2 should balance somewhat....Suggestions would be very much welcome!!

BritishBluesBoy · February 28th, 2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southern ILL

The Custom/Deluxes don't get a whole lot of love around here..

That's not quite true... There's a lot of love for those beauties!! (especially from me!!)

Here's my FSR AV 72 Custom...

Yours is looking very promising... Not sure about the black bridge - but my taste in guitars is pretty traditional...

Keep us posted with your progress...

Cool.

Mark-00255 · February 28th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Very nice, indeed! I favor natural finishes ... it'd be a shame to cover that nice pine!

As to pickups, GFS offers a "Vintage Split" HB that would capture the neck position look - I haven't heard one, but I've had very good luck personally with GFS pickups. Here's the link: http://store.guitarfetish.com/visphuclfest.html

There must be a thousand bridge pickups you could choose to go with it, but staying with GFS, something like this might do the trick: http://store.guitarfetish.com/re19hotalteb.html

I have zero affiliation with GFS, but like I said, I've had very good luck with their stuff, and I've spent too much on fancy named pickups that don't deliver any better than anything else. You sure couldn't go wrong with some Bill Lawrence pickups, either, though!

Southern ILL · February 28th, 2008, 06:27 PM

OOOH !!! Very sweet but it would look so much better with a black bridge.

Hey,each his own.....I just wanted some different options and really wanted to piece together my own...If you called and wanted to order one up with what I was looking for it would be a hassle..... and way to expensive.I like the "Big head stock" on these bodies but wanted top-loader options as well....Its either a Lollar Imperial in the neck and a special in the Bridge..Or a Dimarzio EJ custom in the neck and a SD Five-Two in the bridge.

Now where can I get some Olive Drab green stain?

Southern ILL · February 28th, 2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark-00255

Very nice, indeed! I favor natural finishes ... it'd be a shame to cover that nice pine!

As to pickups, GFS offers a "Vintage Split" HB that would capture the neck position look - I haven't heard one, but I've had very good luck personally with GFS pickups. Here's the link: http://store.guitarfetish.com/visphuclfest.html

There must be a thousand bridge pickups you could choose to go with it, but staying with GFS, something like this might do the trick: http://store.guitarfetish.com/re19hotalteb.html

I have zero affiliation with GFS, but like I said, I've had very good luck with their stuff, and I've spent too much on fancy named pickups that don't deliver any better than anything else. You sure couldn't go wrong with some Bill Lawrence pickups, either, though!

I have heard lots of positives about GFS....Reverend has a couple of "limited" editions....I wasn't expecting it to have a nice grain on it....

garytelecastor · February 28th, 2008, 06:54 PM

I love the strat neck. Very distinct.

Southern ILL · February 28th, 2008, 07:31 PM

Just a little different....I started to have Creston Lea build me one..but with the kids and the dog etc....I couldn't come up with the scratch. The guy builds some butes,man...but I had the neck.Ordered up a GuitarMill body-Thanks Mario!!Pickguardian pickguard.Without pickups and wireing harness its right at 5 pounds...Should be a fun guitar..Not what everyone else has or would want.

amp boy · February 28th, 2008, 07:43 PM

wow...i looked at that and for some reason the first thought was rear route cavity, and iced tea finish.
i like saying "iced"
hahahha....

MandyMarie · February 28th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

Southern ILL · February 28th, 2008, 10:07 PM

Thanks for the kind words....I went ahead and lined everything up-drilled and installed neck and tuners...Got bridge lined up and installed.Strung it up and set intonation...action....It rings out really good...I think I will let it settle in a little with strings on it.This will get me in the ballpark after I finish painting and hopefully keep me from violating it too much putting it back together..Pine is fairly soft so it gonna show honest wear and tear....COOL !!!

Figuring out what pickups and stain/color to go with...I bought one of those Frankenstien laser engraved neck plates..Kinda goofey,but the kids are crazy about that stuff and I am too.It needs to be green I guess.

voided3 · February 28th, 2008, 10:11 PM

With that body grain, you definitely got for a translucent finish. I think a butterscotch or white blonde would be a cool traditional look, a walnut stain would give it the 70's mojo, but I always thought it would be sweet to see an ebony stained 70's tele, especially since you have black hardware.

martyb1 · February 28th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

As to pickups, GFS offers a "Vintage Split" HB that would capture the neck position look - I haven't heard one, but I've had very good luck personally with GFS pickups. Here's the link: http://store.guitarfetish.com/visphuclfest.html

I put a set in the Fircaster.

I haven't got to play it much.The kid hardly ever puts it down.What I have played it,just through a small practice amp,they seem pretty good.I was wanting to take it to a gig and give it a workout but he won't let me

Great looking guitar by the way.You definitely don't want to cover up that gorgeous grain

Southern ILL · February 28th, 2008, 10:46 PM

That thinline firecaster is very nice indeed.....

I am gonna stain it....but "traditional" is not what I want on this one...At least not as far as finish. No flames or Pinup girls...Rat Rod pinstripes are cool but are everywhere you look.Green would be cool and something I could do...I think a burst- orange to purple on the edges would be different but not something I have the ability to do or would pay to farm it out....

I have been reading up on the water based Minwax stains with a clear..should most likely go that route.I had placed a order with MR.Lester at ReRanch..but I re-did my Vintage Guitar subscription online and they got hacked and called me and said to call my bank asap..So they put a hold on everything so I need to re-order tomarrow so I can at least get the neck started.

martyb1 · February 28th, 2008, 10:54 PM

The finish on the Fircaster is just some amber shellac,if I remember,3 coats and then Minwax wipe-on poly.We just kept putting on coats of shellac until we got it to the color he wanted.Waited a week for it to cure,and then started with the poly.There is 28 coats of wipe-on on this one

Southern ILL · February 29th, 2008, 07:00 AM

Marty that looks good....Yep...Gotta stain it.

Southern ILL · March 1st, 2008, 09:18 AM

First coats.....Its what I like...most likely not for everyone,though.Its green..Kinda going for a ammo box green or OD green...I will add the wipe on Poly.

Southern ILL · March 1st, 2008, 09:07 PM

Again not standard or traditional..ugly in most folks eyes,but it is close to what I wanted in this particular geetar......Gonna try to get the neck done in a couple of weeks and should have decided on pickups by then.

Southern ILL · March 2nd, 2008, 01:48 PM

Here is a few more....Minwax Water based stain..Minwax Wipe on ploy-Tried to put it on fairly thin...4-5 coats...Could be more glossy..but I like it the way it is.

TELE_BLUES · March 2nd, 2008, 02:17 PM

I love the color.I like the look of stained bodies.I had a beater body i stained brown,looked kinda cheap in a good way.

BritishBluesBoy · March 2nd, 2008, 02:20 PM

I think it looks great... Wasn't sure when you first started this thread.. But actually it looks really cool...

I still think you'd be better off with a chrome bridge though

Nice job.

Southern ILL · March 2nd, 2008, 05:34 PM

Its different for sure...I would like to have it done and finished but I am having fun putting it together.

Colt W. Knight · March 2nd, 2008, 05:37 PM

Looks great, I love the green color. I think I would have put it on a little thicker, but Looks great. Are you going to paint the neck or peghead?

spicolli · March 2nd, 2008, 05:48 PM

i love the green color, olive drab is my favorite color, i actually painted my 1980 kramer xkg-10 olive drab about 3-4 years ago.

February 28th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	One piece at time..Army Green Telecaster Custom/Deluxe Hybrid!! Some quick pics. of my pinebody Custom/Deluxe partscaster.... Last edited by Southern ILL : March 2nd, 2008 at 12:30 PM.

February 28th, 2008, 02:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
GilmourD Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nutley, NJ Age: 28 Posts: 1,471	[drool] How is that getting finished? __________________ Good deals: Joel Terry Layla Skye Sunny Wally Franky Honey Wolfy

February 28th, 2008, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mark-00255 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Age: 50 Posts: 158	Very nice, indeed! I favor natural finishes ... it'd be a shame to cover that nice pine! As to pickups, GFS offers a "Vintage Split" HB that would capture the neck position look - I haven't heard one, but I've had very good luck personally with GFS pickups. Here's the link: http://store.guitarfetish.com/visphuclfest.html There must be a thousand bridge pickups you could choose to go with it, but staying with GFS, something like this might do the trick: http://store.guitarfetish.com/re19hotalteb.html I have zero affiliation with GFS, but like I said, I've had very good luck with their stuff, and I've spent too much on fancy named pickups that don't deliver any better than anything else. You sure couldn't go wrong with some Bill Lawrence pickups, either, though! __________________ Mark-00255 Red=0; Green=0; Blue=255: All Blues!

February 28th, 2008, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
garytelecastor Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,303 18 Photos	I love the strat neck. Very distinct. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

February 28th, 2008, 07:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
amp boy Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 330 4 Photos	wow...i looked at that and for some reason the first thought was rear route cavity, and iced tea finish. i like saying "iced" hahahha.... __________________ I'm kinda like class act simplicity with a raw edge that can rip out yer bones.

February 28th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	Not sure if I am going to stain or solid......And I am not set on what pickups to put in.....The Custom/Deluxes don't get a whole lot of love around here..I will amber the neck for sure.....The Wilkinson is black and my staggered Kluson style tuners are brushed chrome....Electro-socket is aluminum....Its kinda a mis-match of parts....Olive Drab Green stain would be fitting.Should be under 6.5 pounds which is cool.....Suggestions on color...And pickups...A little spank in the bridge is o.k. with me but the neck I would like something warm-creamy P-90ish...And the 2 should balance somewhat....Suggestions would be very much welcome!!

February 28th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	OOOH !!! Very sweet but it would look so much better with a black bridge. Hey,each his own.....I just wanted some different options and really wanted to piece together my own...If you called and wanted to order one up with what I was looking for it would be a hassle..... and way to expensive.I like the "Big head stock" on these bodies but wanted top-loader options as well....Its either a Lollar Imperial in the neck and a special in the Bridge..Or a Dimarzio EJ custom in the neck and a SD Five-Two in the bridge. Now where can I get some Olive Drab green stain?

February 28th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	Just a little different....I started to have Creston Lea build me one..but with the kids and the dog etc....I couldn't come up with the scratch. The guy builds some butes,man...but I had the neck.Ordered up a GuitarMill body-Thanks Mario!!Pickguardian pickguard.Without pickups and wireing harness its right at 5 pounds...Should be a fun guitar..Not what everyone else has or would want.

February 28th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
MandyMarie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 28 Posts: 2,413 65 Photos	Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! __________________ our wacky little hillbilly band

February 28th, 2008, 10:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	Thanks for the kind words....I went ahead and lined everything up-drilled and installed neck and tuners...Got bridge lined up and installed.Strung it up and set intonation...action....It rings out really good...I think I will let it settle in a little with strings on it.This will get me in the ballpark after I finish painting and hopefully keep me from violating it too much putting it back together..Pine is fairly soft so it gonna show honest wear and tear....COOL !!! Figuring out what pickups and stain/color to go with...I bought one of those Frankenstien laser engraved neck plates..Kinda goofey,but the kids are crazy about that stuff and I am too.It needs to be green I guess.

February 28th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
voided3 Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 600	With that body grain, you definitely got for a translucent finish. I think a butterscotch or white blonde would be a cool traditional look, a walnut stain would give it the 70's mojo, but I always thought it would be sweet to see an ebony stained 70's tele, especially since you have black hardware.

February 28th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	That thinline firecaster is very nice indeed..... I am gonna stain it....but "traditional" is not what I want on this one...At least not as far as finish. No flames or Pinup girls...Rat Rod pinstripes are cool but are everywhere you look.Green would be cool and something I could do...I think a burst- orange to purple on the edges would be different but not something I have the ability to do or would pay to farm it out.... I have been reading up on the water based Minwax stains with a clear..should most likely go that route.I had placed a order with MR.Lester at ReRanch..but I re-did my Vintage Guitar subscription online and they got hacked and called me and said to call my bank asap..So they put a hold on everything so I need to re-order tomarrow so I can at least get the neck started.

February 28th, 2008, 10:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,416 13 Photos	The finish on the Fircaster is just some amber shellac,if I remember,3 coats and then Minwax wipe-on poly.We just kept putting on coats of shellac until we got it to the color he wanted.Waited a week for it to cure,and then started with the poly.There is 28 coats of wipe-on on this one __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

February 29th, 2008, 07:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	Marty that looks good....Yep...Gotta stain it.

March 1st, 2008, 09:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	First coats.....Its what I like...most likely not for everyone,though.Its green..Kinda going for a ammo box green or OD green...I will add the wipe on Poly.

March 1st, 2008, 09:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	And then add some clear.... Again not standard or traditional..ugly in most folks eyes,but it is close to what I wanted in this particular geetar......Gonna try to get the neck done in a couple of weeks and should have decided on pickups by then.

March 2nd, 2008, 01:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	Here is a few more....Minwax Water based stain..Minwax Wipe on ploy-Tried to put it on fairly thin...4-5 coats...Could be more glossy..but I like it the way it is.

March 2nd, 2008, 02:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
TELE_BLUES Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ROCKCHESTER,NEW YORK Posts: 436 34 Photos	I love the color.I like the look of stained bodies.I had a beater body i stained brown,looked kinda cheap in a good way.

March 2nd, 2008, 02:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 40 Posts: 4,246 62 Photos	I think it looks great... Wasn't sure when you first started this thread.. But actually it looks really cool... I still think you'd be better off with a chrome bridge though Nice job. __________________ BBB.

March 2nd, 2008, 05:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
Southern ILL Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 835	Its different for sure...I would like to have it done and finished but I am having fun putting it together.

March 2nd, 2008, 05:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
Colt W. Knight Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wyoming Age: 24 Posts: 1,609	Looks great, I love the green color. I think I would have put it on a little thicker, but Looks great. Are you going to paint the neck or peghead?

March 2nd, 2008, 05:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
spicolli Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 315 Age: 32 Posts: 361	i love the green color, olive drab is my favorite color, i actually painted my 1980 kramer xkg-10 olive drab about 3-4 years ago. __________________ Rock and roll around my head Fifty watts happening