NGD - John Squire Splattered Hofner Replica

the_jaffa

I’ve long wanted to sort myself a replica of this particular guitar but it’s obviously not been one I could just buy so I set about sorting one out earlier this year. 

I started with a pretty low rent Hofner Verithin that I’ve modified by replacing the standard bridge and tailpiece with the all-in-one unit on there now. I also cut an access hole in the rear to make wiring fitting/changes much easier. Then the pickups were replaced with new Irongears, the stickers added to the neck to mimic inlays and then the paint job.

It hasn’t been plain sailing and the painting has been pretty nerve-wracking but it’s all good. 

Here is the end result:

I think it has come out as a pretty accurate replica of the original, especially considering the random nature of the painting technique. 

Hope you like it. I’m sure it might be a little divisive as some will hate the paint job I think but it’s exactly what I was after and it finishes my collection of the 4 main, iconic guitars I associate with a John Squire. 

the_jaffa

There’s a bit more detail in my build thread here:

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/176695/hofner-verythin-john-squire-pollock-homage-conversion#latest

There’s also pics of how the guitar was when I bought it and also John’s original that I copied. 

stonevibe

All you need now is a Lemon t-shirt...

bobblehat

Nice work, Looks fantastic

tony99

he missed a trick by not playing a Squier really didn't he?

love that by the way, you're clearly very talented

Jalapeno

What a load of Pollocks !

Actually I love it !!!!!!

Redlester

Nice one Jaff. 

Have you got a Les Paul with matching British Railways t shirt as well?

Boromedic

That looks awesome, great work!

yocky

That's brilliant. You've got to be chuffed with that outcome. 

the_jaffa

Redlester said:

Nice one Jaff. 

Have you got a Les Paul with matching British Railways t shirt as well?

I do have that t-shirt actually. No Les Paul though. I’m more about the first album so I’ve got the Gretsch, a Pink Strat and the Jaguar hybrid thing. 

mbe

Well done, I like that.

Redlester

the_jaffa said:

Redlester said:

Nice one Jaff. 

Have you got a Les Paul with matching British Railways t shirt as well?

I do have that t-shirt actually. No Les Paul though. I’m more about the first album so I’ve got the Gretsch, a Pink Strat and the Jaguar hybrid thing. 

Second Coming’s a bit of a dog’s breakfast, but I love the sheer self indulgence of it. And the Seahorses too. I think I like JS best with a Les Paul. To my mind part of him belongs in that very straight ahead, rocking, ‘bite your lip and go for it’ lineage of British Les Paul players. 

Love your Jaguar-thingy guitar as well! 

What Wah do you use? 

the_jaffa

For Wah, I’ve just swapped a CAE wah for a BMF and I’m very happy with it. 

Lesgrandepotato

I want it. And the other one. 

sawyer

Looks cool!

dazzajl

Stunning work. You’re very talented indeed. 

theimageofall

Love it!

mudslide73

I really love that - John's a big hero of mine too. 

menamestom

Nice, great job.

clarkefan

I'm so impressed with the finish, you did a brilliant job.

the_jaffa

Thanks for all the comments everyone