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new Kirn Strat on order

Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by djphelan01, Jul 22, 2010.

  1. Jul 22, 2010 #1
    djphelan01

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    Well I did it, I pulled the trigger and ordered a new Kirn Strat. Now I have to anxiously wait for him to build it and ship it. He said it will come with 2 1/2 qts of mojo, I don't think that will be enough to make it sound as good as it will look, unless someone else plays it. I am definetly not worthy of this guitar or the Barnbuster Tele I have, but my wife and I both work hard and guitars are what I like and my wife doesn't mind letting me buy them. She is so great, I am going to have to by her something she deserves a nice gift.
     
  2. Jul 23, 2010 #2
    Ronkirn

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    a Versace Dress and a pair of Ferragamo shoes.... should do it.... :eek:


    Ron
     
  3. Jul 23, 2010 #3
    GMAN715

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    Congrats! Don't forget the pics!!
     
  4. Jul 23, 2010 #4
    benbo

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    Cool, congrats!! Wish I was saying I was waiting on one myself:D
     
  5. Jul 23, 2010 #5
    redstringuitar

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    Congratulations...gotta treat yourself every now and then, you've earned it!
    (doesn't make me any less jealous though):lol:

    I love the way the luthier himself chips in with a comment....just one of the many cool things about the TDPRI. :)
     
  6. Jul 23, 2010 #6
    Stratburst

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    What are the specs?

    Or a really, really, REALLY nice dinner and tickets to the opera. ;)
     
  7. Jul 24, 2010 #7
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    Is RK going to do a thread?
     
  8. Jul 24, 2010 #8
    djphelan01

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    I know Ron is a busy man so I doubt he'll be doing a thread especially since he has already done a strat build thread. Although it would be cool to see some pics of the process since it is my guitar.

    Here are the specs:

    She'll be Swamp Ash with transparent burnt orange (Deep darker Amber) with Gold Gotoh Vintage Tremolo, black PG, all other Hardware will be black. Kirn custom wound Vintage pups and standard wiring with silent isolated ground. Neck will be medium jumbo frets, 9.5 radius, 50's chunky profile, maple fingerboard just like my 52 HR neck profile, and 2 1/2 quarts of Mojo...
     
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    flyingbanana

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    I'd have him add an extra 1/2 qt just to be safe. :lol:
     
  10. Aug 1, 2010 #10
    Ronkirn

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    Hummm, hummmm..... I'll do the contours tomorrow, it'll have a few coats of Fullerplast by the weekend.....

    r
     

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    Congrats, I can't wait to order a Kirn tele someday.
     
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    kidmo

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    Versace & Ferragamo?? You're a well traveled man, Ron. :D:D
     
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    I'm thinking it's more him being educated while being "dragged along" on an expensive shopping trip with the Mrs. :eek:
     
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    flyingbanana

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    Fullerplast....hehe
     
  15. Aug 2, 2010 #15
    djphelan01

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    That's pretty cool to see a pic of your guitar being made. Whatever pics Ron posts my wife is going to make a collage and hang it in my guitar room. Ron I don't think the fullerplast is a good idea. Fender will bring a lawsuit so fast for stealing one of their quality finishes it.isn't worth the headaches. Stick with the nitro.
     
  16. Aug 2, 2010 #16
    Ronkirn

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    Fullerplast, Full-o-plast, conversion varnish, is just the sealer.... it was used by Leo from the early 60's until the early 70's... ya put it on, sand it off, then shoot 'er with nitro for a week..

    r
     
  17. Aug 2, 2010 #17
    Angierc

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    I know this is not entirely on topic but:

    Where do you get the fullerplast stuff and why is it better than the McFadden stuff?

    Also, does this eliminate the need to fill the grain?
     
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    Ronkirn

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    Conversion Varnish IS NOT for the amateur... it'll kill ya :eek:.... since few will follow respiration instructions :rolleyes: . .. stay with McFaddens... Live long, and prosper...

    Ron Kirn
     
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    Nice looking hunk of wood.
     
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    djphelan01

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    I thought fullerplast was a poly type finish that fender used. I guess that is the new thing I learned today.
     
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