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This is the body of my basswood stratocaster style guitar. I first routed out all of the areas where the electronics and pickguard would go, then i traced my template on to the wood and cut out the overall shape of the guitar body on a band saw. I decided to go with a red gel stain for the finish and applied a thick clear coat on top.
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cajunpen
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#1 posted 612 days ago
Man that is nice. My oldest son and I were just talking about trying to build one of these this evening. I will have to give this one a try. Any advice? Did you build the neck or purchase one?
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David Grimes
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#2 posted 612 days ago
Nice work.
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Ken90712
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#3 posted 612 days ago
Well done, looks great and I’m sure she sounds awesome.
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#4 posted 612 days ago
very nice. Guitar building has been on my list for awhile.
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#5 posted 612 days ago
Great job. I just finished a gunmetal grey strat, so I know the feeling. I am in the midst of building two mini-PRS guitars for my kids for Christmas. Guitar building is so addicting, no wonder by the time Christmas rolls around I will have built 6 in the last year.
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PurpLev
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#6 posted 612 days ago
looks great! what pickups did you use?
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#7 posted 611 days ago
very nice!!! the red stain was a great choice, it looks awesome with the black.
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sgtq
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#8 posted 611 days ago
Awesome Guitar, and you made it sound so easy which I’m sure it wasnt, the finish really brings out the piece, good job.
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