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Re: Anyone thinking of Marauder type 2 build? Need 5 who want a neck...

Post by adamrobertt » Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:51 am

I guess I'm mostly concerned about durability. I know they do the aged thing, and that they're meant to wear with time sort of like a Thin Skin. I'm fine with that in concept, but I don't want it to look like a fucking mess after 6 months either. I'm also not a huge fan of checking, to be honest. Do all their finishes check?

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Post by PesoGuitars » Tue Mar 09, 2021 7:46 am

I asked this is another thread, but I figure I might as well ask here. I’m trying to decide how to wire the section where the rhythm circuit normally would be. I’m not opposed to using the traditional rhythm circuit, but I’m curious what the other possibilities would be. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Here’s the original topic if anybody’s interested:

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Re: Anyone thinking of Marauder type 2 build? Need 5 who want a neck...

Post by Amon 7.L » Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:07 am

N0_Camping4U wrote:
Mon Mar 08, 2021 7:21 am
Here's Jim's update:


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Said he copied it exactly. Looks great to me, what about everyone else?

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Re: Anyone thinking of Marauder type 2 build? Need 5 who want a neck...

Post by loungelife » Wed Mar 10, 2021 3:35 pm

adamrobertt wrote:
Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:51 am
I guess I'm mostly concerned about durability. I know they do the aged thing, and that they're meant to wear with time sort of like a Thin Skin. I'm fine with that in concept, but I don't want it to look like a fucking mess after 6 months either. I'm also not a huge fan of checking, to be honest. Do all their finishes check?
In my experience the paint you use makes a big difference. If you want nitro, it's going to age more than other paints, more quickly. If you want something to stay looking new, I would have it painted with something more modern. Wanting nitro through MJT and then wanting it to stay looking fresh is kind of a dicotomy. A 2k poly or something along those lines will look new for a long time. In the past I've used guitarpaintguys for a modern finish. They took forever, but I like the inca silver I had them do on my Jag.

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Post by adamrobertt » Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:35 pm

loungelife wrote:
Wed Mar 10, 2021 3:35 pm
adamrobertt wrote:
Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:51 am
I guess I'm mostly concerned about durability. I know they do the aged thing, and that they're meant to wear with time sort of like a Thin Skin. I'm fine with that in concept, but I don't want it to look like a fucking mess after 6 months either. I'm also not a huge fan of checking, to be honest. Do all their finishes check?
In my experience the paint you use makes a big difference. If you want nitro, it's going to age more than other paints, more quickly. If you want something to stay looking new, I would have it painted with something more modern. Wanting nitro through MJT and then wanting it to stay looking fresh is kind of a dicotomy. A 2k poly or something along those lines will look new for a long time. In the past I've used guitarpaintguys for a modern finish. They took forever, but I like the inca silver I had them do on my Jag.
Well, like, I'm ok if it starts to look worn after several years... but I'd like it to look new-ish at least for a little while.

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Re: Anyone thinking of Marauder type 2 build? Need 5 who want a neck...

Post by N0_Camping4U » Wed Mar 10, 2021 5:14 pm

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If y'all want a finish, I'm gonna plug Dustin Bloomer (BloomDoom Guitars on Reverb, @bloomdoom22 on instagram) if you're in the US -- I just got my body done in LPB from him, and he was super great to work with and the finish came out great. Like MJT, closet classic's as good as you're gonna get, but it looks incredible.

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Post by Squanto » Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:40 pm

Dear Distinguished Artisans, Craftsmen and Enthusiasts, alike;

I was referred here by deed_poll, who has built me a fantastic Fender Marauder II to my specs. He recommended I come here to reach out to N0_Camping4u, to inquire about including myself in a Marauder II neck onetheless, I suck and am not worthy of such luxuries. But screw it! I’m an adult and a PROUD AMERICAN WHOSE WORLD IS HIS OYSTER! (Just kidding, only channeling a parody of (Trump) Americans.

How much do you expect each neck could cost? Does it come with an official looking Fender decal?

In addition to looking for a proper neck, I’m also looking for someone who has machined a custom shop bridge with the 2 brass saddles that I will include here as an attachment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mZ-h1i ... p=drivesdk

that will drop in to a mustang bridge. Also considering commissioning a pristine, beautiful, professional finish on the headstock as well as the body.

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Post by Embenny » Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:40 pm

Squanto wrote:
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How much do you expect each neck could cost? Does it come with an official looking Fender decal?
Check out the Musikraft web site, it will cost you whatever any of their strat/JM/Tele necks would cost you with equivalent specs.

No third-party aftermarket neck will ever come with a Fender decal, because they aren't made by Fender, and it would be illegal for them to produce or apply one. No finisher can legally apply one to the neck, either.
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Post by Squanto » Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:00 pm

Ah, that’s what I figured. I just thought maybe like Mojotone, they might sell the insignia separately without installing it to skirt the law.

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Re: Anyone thinking of Marauder type 2 build? Need 5 who want a neck...

Post by Squanto » Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:03 pm

I’m not 100% on these necks yet. I was really hoping for a bound neck with a standard Strat/jag headstock. Also wondering if I could get something with a scale length that would allow for a baritone guitar...

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Re: Anyone thinking of Marauder type 2 build? Need 5 who want a neck...

Post by adamrobertt » Wed Mar 17, 2021 5:01 am

Squanto wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:03 pm
I’m not 100% on these necks yet. I was really hoping for a bound neck with a standard Strat/jag headstock. Also wondering if I could get something with a scale length that would allow for a baritone guitar...

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Musikraft does the standard headstocks, and may be able to do a baritone conversion (not positive) but I'd check out their website.

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Re: Anyone thinking of Marauder type 2 build? Need 5 who want a neck...

Post by N0_Camping4U » Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:49 am

Squanto wrote:
Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:03 pm
I’m not 100% on these necks yet. I was really hoping for a bound neck with a standard Strat/jag headstock. Also wondering if I could get something with a scale length that would allow for a baritone guitar...

Squanto
They can put binding on the Marauder neck, as well. Mine has binding.
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Post by loungelife » Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:36 pm

Hey if someone was still interested in this, can we just reference what has been previously said here? Do they have the shape on file now?

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Re: Anyone thinking of Marauder type 2 build? Need 5 who want a neck...

Post by N0_Camping4U » Wed May 19, 2021 6:09 am

UPDATE:




Hey Adam, I want to update you regarding the Marauder project. It's coming along very nicely. We made it all the way to having fingerboards glued on. Once a neck is at this stage, it moves down the pipeline rather quickly. I anticipate having these necks done in 1-3 weeks. Please forward this info along to the gang for me. Of course, I need to answer this now before it comes in, I'm sorry, no pictures, lol. I will say this though, they look amazing! Have a great day.



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Re: Anyone thinking of Marauder type 2 build? Need 5 who want a neck...

Post by 2fLAz » Wed May 19, 2021 6:16 am

Thanks for the heads up !
Can't wait !!!!

N0_Camping4U wrote:
Wed May 19, 2021 6:09 am
UPDATE:




Hey Adam, I want to update you regarding the Marauder project. It's coming along very nicely. We made it all the way to having fingerboards glued on. Once a neck is at this stage, it moves down the pipeline rather quickly. I anticipate having these necks done in 1-3 weeks. Please forward this info along to the gang for me. Of course, I need to answer this now before it comes in, I'm sorry, no pictures, lol. I will say this though, they look amazing! Have a great day.



Jim

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