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Pilgrim

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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2009, 07:32:53 PM »
I like the trim rings myself.  Other than the old original P-models, I like trim rings on pickups.  Looks more finished.
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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #16 on: April 21, 2009, 06:08:49 AM »
I too like the trim rings. The recess on the neck Id recommend you used threaded inserts on the neck and machine screws to mount  through the plate . .The thinner pocket is  more stable using the machine screws and you hardware store options  are greater. Worth lookin into me thinks. :mrgreen:
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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #17 on: April 21, 2009, 10:50:41 AM »
With the body already thicker than a standard Fender body I don't think I have to worry about that though.
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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #18 on: April 23, 2009, 10:21:47 AM »
Well today was the day for me to rout out the scallop in which the neck plate will sit. And while I was at it I also screwed the neck on to see if that needs adjusting as well.




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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #19 on: April 23, 2009, 12:49:07 PM »
Looks awesome!!! :mrgreen:
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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #20 on: April 23, 2009, 02:36:03 PM »
Really nice work, looks cool ! Oh yeah trim rings !
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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #21 on: April 26, 2009, 03:07:56 AM »
Nice work, Blazer. That neck/body shape is quite unique!
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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #22 on: April 27, 2009, 02:17:35 PM »
Dang, that's assuming a real look of its own.  Unique, but with a strong nod to tradition.  First class!!!
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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #23 on: April 27, 2009, 03:21:24 PM »
Well today I applied the first layers of amber, it looks really classy.

Pictures will follow soon.
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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #24 on: April 28, 2009, 07:24:29 AM »
Cool!
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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #25 on: April 28, 2009, 09:50:27 AM »
Quote from: Chris P. on April 28, 2009, 07:24:29 AM
Cool!

Here's the body inside the workshop yesterday after I applied the first layers of amber shellac.







And here it is today after a wet sanding and a second layer. The pictures don't do it justice, in person the color is much deeper in shade.





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Re: Fat body Tele project
« Reply #26 on: April 28, 2009, 10:16:21 AM »
Nice!!! I really love natural Maho!!!
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