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Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:03 am
by beerbelly
I ordered mine here, but there are others online.

https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.co ... eck-plate/

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:13 am
by Rgand
Thanks, their price is good. I sent them an email to see if they can do a custom logo on them.

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:26 am
by ChristheRat
beerbelly wrote:
Tue Jun 25, 2019 1:08 pm
Mostly done, but I ran out of steam and it's beer:thirty. Just need to hook up pickups to the switch, string with Fender 9-46 Bullets, then test and setup.

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Good LORD this is so dope! It just looks like a fast car haha, the color and slant are perfect

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:30 am
by beerbelly
Rgand wrote:
Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:13 am
Thanks, their price is good. I sent them an email to see if they can do a custom logo on them.
I ordered mine Friday, got an emailed proof this morning, and it shipped today. That's pretty incredible service!

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:46 pm
by Rgand
beerbelly wrote:
Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:30 am
Rgand wrote:
Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:13 am
Thanks, their price is good. I sent them an email to see if they can do a custom logo on them.
I ordered mine Friday, got an emailed proof this morning, and it shipped today. That's pretty incredible service!
That's pretty cool. I haven't heard from them yet. Maybe they're not set up for custom graphics. I have plenty of time to get one done (read: months) so there's no rush.

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:36 am
by beerbelly
It appears that they're primarily set up to do text only, but asking for something custom is worth a shot.

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:07 am
by ThePearDream
This is an awesome build! I love the green you used.

I'll give a +1 to Philadelphia Luthier Supply as well, I've always gotten incredibly quick service from them.

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:10 am
by Rgand
beerbelly wrote:
Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:36 am
It appears that they're primarily set up to do text only, but asking for something custom is worth a shot.
Exactly. The worst they can do is say "no".

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:13 pm
by beerbelly
The neck plate arrived today, and I just ordered it Friday- wow! Well packaged, and includes new screws and a small setup gauge.

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Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:52 pm
by Rgand
Nice quality plate. Looks good.

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:06 pm
by threewordname
What color/brand did you use to paint this? It's amazing!

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:22 pm
by beerbelly
threewordname wrote:
Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:06 pm
What color/brand did you use to paint this? It's amazing!
I used Duplicolor Paint Shop BSP208 Sublime Green Pearl lacquer. Cool stuff; it comes in a quart can, premixed with thinner, ready to spray.

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Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:22 pm
by BTL
That looks really cool!

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 4:28 am
by Amon 7.L
beerbelly wrote:
Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:15 am
"It also screams for a custom etched neck plate to honour your craftmanship."
Another great idea Amon; I ordered one today.
Well done with the plate, now slap it in place and wear the guitar with much deserved pride.

Re: "AstroCaster" build

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:09 pm
by beerbelly
Neck plate on. Done!

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