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Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:47 am
by MC5tooge
OK three months on I've decided to bite the bullet.
Ordered a body like thisImage
for all the bits on this Image

Now need to decide whether to go for a custom pickguard from Alperious for the Zemaitis vibe...

Any thoughts?

Also does anyone have dimensions for Bass VI switchplates? I know I can get them from USA but with customs on top it will be cheaper to get one made.

Re: Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 1:44 pm
by ChrisDesign
No suggestions, but that feels crazy!

Re: Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 8:53 am
by MC5tooge
Picture received from Leonardo at Ceccarini guitars - body now cut out. Next stage will be Candy Apple Red Nitro....
As it's not a "true to concept" Marauder body it's getting a side jack plug.
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Re: Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 5:19 am
by MC5tooge
Now with control plates. I think it's looking great so far.

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Re: Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 5:55 am
by parry
Cool project. Those ri Coronado necks were a pleasant surprise. I love mine!

About to go into the next stage

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 6:09 am
by MC5tooge
So- the body is now sprayed (nitro)
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And Leonardo made me this custom pickguard and control plates out of birdseye maple and walnut, which I will be treating with shellac and ultimately wax.
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Will probably order a proper Marauder"Starcaster headstock" neck from him at some point as he's been so easy to work with, despite this being a project that has required a LOT of emails.
Volume/tone plate is drilled for Alpha push push 1 meg pots - so this will have as many switching options as a "real" Marauder.

BTW all the work so far is by Ceccarini guitars in Italy. And all the stuff is CNC made so if anyone wants something similar, Leonardo has it all on file now.

Re: Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 12:48 pm
by Shadoweclipse13
Oh man! I saw your first post, but missed the last one with the wood guard and plates! That looks fantastic!!!!

Re: Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:00 pm
by fuzzking
nice one!

Re: Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:46 am
by MC5tooge
And now with the pickguard and control plates on the body. Last pic before Leonardo sends it on to me so I can start putting it together.
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Re: Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:54 am
by MC5tooge
Better pic
Should be arriving any day now
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Re: Next stage of project Jazzcaster....

Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:27 am
by Norrin Radd
Very cool idea for the guard and control plates. I also think the body is the perfect color for showing off those wood accents. Nice!