What's on your workbench right now?

[ThePearDream]

What's the orange Jag-stang thing? More pictures + story time please!

That's a custom build I did earlier this year. Build thread is here.

[mackerelmint]

The stars have aligned and it's nice outside but not too hot, and I'm not feeling too crappy to go paint a guitar.

So I'm attempting to paint a black edgeburst on my tele body today, finally. If the weather holds up, I'll probably be able to clear coat it tomorrow or friday. I'm happy.

[mackerelmint]

Well, got the burst done. Sort of. I did the back first, which ended up looking way better than the front because after a while the can started spluttering out gobs. So I had to kind of hide crimes here and there. I also underestimated how stiff the damn nozzle was, and you can see on the upper bout where I tried to get in by the neck but that finger was so overworked (yay fibro) that my whole forearm failed to function correctly. The joys of chronic ailments. So I may try to go back and fix that tomorrow with a fresh finger if I can. I was going to forego a pickguard, but there are splatters and that upper bout to contend with, so I'm gonna stick it on there after all. Glad I have one on hand I can make use of. Got ahead of myself and didn't set up a real nice place to let it dry, but I have a pad behind it, it's not up against the beam.



Next time I try shooting a burst I'm gonna get better paint with an easier nozzle. Lesson learned.

[andy_tchp]

Looks good M.

A tip I picked up (I think from someone on here) is to sit the can out in the sun for a good while (assuming a warm climate) or in some decently warm/hot water if you're located somewhere cooler.

Seemed to help when I was painting some engine bits with aerosol cans.

[mackerelmint]

Thanks!

It was a warm enough day that I wasn't worried about the temperature, and I did it out in the sun. I have since been told that it's just a characteristic of rustoleum acrylic laquer to to that regardless. I sprayed it out upside down to clear it pretty regularly, kept the can moving and rattling, it was just not that cooperative. It was what they had, but next time I'll do some more homework and be better prepared.

[_nash]

This is... and it's misbehaving. And I wouldn't call it an offset.

[mackerelmint]

Neck came in today for the Tele. It's a squier CV I got for a good price.

Got shielding tape on the way and I'll be in business!

[oid]

This is... and it's misbehaving. And I wouldn't call it an offset.

Haha, just be glad it's not a gretch with painted on f-holes, surface mounted mini-humbuckers and no access panel.

I do not miss doing this.

Good luck, hope you do not have to do it to many times.

[nelsongeets]

Quick mockup of an offset design I'm prototyping. Still working out pickguard shapes, but I'm starting to like this one. It's smaller than a jazzmaster sized body, more or less the same dimensions as a strat.

[Shadoweclipse13]

I like it!!

[oid]

That does look nice.

Can we get a straight on shot of the body? Curious to get a better view of its shape.

[Rgand]

Nice, I like the combination of elements from different guitars.

[nelsongeets]

Thanks guys!

I don't have any perfectly straight on photos of the prototype, but here's the horrendous photoshop mockup i did that shows a straight on view. It's got a slightly different pick guard design, and a different control plate. I'm still contemplating using this control plate, and may do another prototype with one of these just to compare. It's sold as a p bass plate. https://www.wdmusic.com/bass_control_plate_chrome.html it may end up fitting the lower bout body curve quite nicely.

[Rgand]

If that control plate fits, that would be a fine choice. Of course, the Tele plate is also a good look. Either way, the design will look great.

[ThePearDream]

I would go with the bass plate. I don't like tele plates on other bodies though.

Here's what I have. I've wanted a baritone for 20 years. Finally took the dive and picked up a conversion neck from the Warmoth showcase. It's currently getting tru-oil and will be going on my CFM strat. It's my first Warmoth neck and I must say I'm impressed. The birdseye figuring is spectacular in person. I just wish they didn't have so many upcharges on the options I would normally want.