During the recent GuitarBuild one hour sale I bagged this-
https://imgur.com/58wK415The plan (as it stands) is:
A Chris Shiflett signature inspired rock guitar.
All the fixtures and fittings are to be determined... I'm on a budget, so
Pickups: Probably ToneRider dirty torque & blues engine pickups (maybe with coil taps?)
Neck: I'm looking for a Trohman telecaster I can steal the neck & other bits off. Nicest neck I've ever played (& sold! Idiot)
Finish: on my budget most likely is a Wudtone stain kit- I did my last partscaster in plain TruOil & love the feel of it, but this one needs to be colorful.
So advice I need- Wudtone.
How easy is it? Are the results good (long lasting- I'm considering blue/green and am concerned about fade).
Neck- a Trohman neck would be great, but not essential. Any recommendations for good rosewood necks (on a budget) gratefully received- I prefer satin finishes.
I'll update gradually, but progress will be slow- Xmas, kids and I start a new (more demanding) job in January...
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i have no view on her choice of men mind you !
Someone was recommending a cheaper alternative on another thread, although not sure of colour options.
My plan of stealing parts off a Trohman appears to be a non starter- the Trohman has a standard tele neck route, so the neck won't fit/intonate properly.
Whilst bored at my inlaws for Christmas I've ordered some bits and pieces...
pots, jack, switch, bridge, ferrules and strap buttons etc all on their way.
Still outstanding:
finish- Wudtone or possibly @Andyjr1515 s patented fountain pen ink method. (Are there any detailed instructions around for this?- non fade blue with TruOil might be good)
pickups- dirty torque and blues engine
neck- where's the best place to get one? RichTone have a Fender maple one for £168, but they might not be in stock for a while. Im tempted to pick up a cheap affinity strat neck as a stop gap so I can have something on there while I wait for a "proper" neck. (Yes. I'm THAT impatient!)
IIRC you're in Edinburgh (?) - Someone selling a new Tele maple neck on Gumtree in Polmont £75 - https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/brand-new-replacement-telecaster-neck-with-1950-s-fender-decal/1279009068.
My latest one is here.
That neck won't work unfortunately- the deluxe body has a Strat pocket so I need a neck with a Strat heel. I'm still half tempted- I've found a cheap Cabronita body...
You may have to nudge me a reminder, but I think I have at least one strat-heeled neck in my 'bigger bits' box. I'm away from my stuff just at the moment but will have a look when I'm back and if I'm right, and if it's of any interest, you're welcome to it for nowt.
Love the knobs as well, and the chrome pickup covers.
In fact it’s a really cohesive design all round.