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Post by Leftee on Feb 6, 2023 12:19:11 GMT -5
Obviously built to sell. For the person who likes the ergonomics of a Strat, but wants a Tele.
Spalt/flame maple top with mahogany back. Bubinga neck. The knobs are just temporary. Bubinga knobs inbound. Pickups are Fender Pure Vintage '50s.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Feb 6, 2023 13:46:48 GMT -5
Ooh, nice one!
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Post by Leftee on Feb 6, 2023 13:49:36 GMT -5
Thanks! This is one of those WD Bubinga necks. This body really wanted that, IMO.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Feb 6, 2023 14:19:04 GMT -5
How did you finish the body and neck?
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Post by Leftee on Feb 6, 2023 14:22:50 GMT -5
The neck was finished with a single application of Danish Oil - only to bring out the color and grain.
The body is my usual shellac and lacquer. The hog I stained red and the front I rubbed some dry powder colors into the grain to give a little color. Otherwise the top is natural.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Feb 6, 2023 21:58:04 GMT -5
WOW!!! That is really beautiful. The spalted maple looks incredible.
I used a bubinga neck on my Lone Star Tele, and even though 'boob' doesn't require a finish, I did a wipe with Danish oil to help preserve the purple color. With no finish, the wood turns brown really fast.
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Post by Leftee on Feb 7, 2023 8:16:53 GMT -5
Well, this one might not make it to market. Mrs. Leftee really likes it and wants to play it before I list it. She’s a pretty accomplished violinist so this would be a new endeavor for her.
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Post by Larry Madsen on Feb 7, 2023 8:52:07 GMT -5
I’m on board with your wife. 😜
Hard to not like this one. 👍🏻
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Post by Leftee on Feb 7, 2023 10:22:15 GMT -5
Thanks all.
I’ve had this body @4 years now. I actually forgot about it. I’m glad I did. I would have never considered a Bubinga neck.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Feb 7, 2023 11:58:13 GMT -5
I wonder how easy it is to clear coat bubinga with lacquer. That's what Rickenbacker uses, innit?
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Post by Leftee on Feb 11, 2023 16:23:44 GMT -5
Well, it’s hers.
She is an alarmingly-quick study.
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Post by Tequila Rob on Feb 11, 2023 16:47:18 GMT -5
Rottenwood?..Me Like!
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Post by Leftee on Feb 16, 2023 12:21:20 GMT -5
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