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Post subject: Re: stripped the mim strat :)
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:41 pm
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hi nick, the neck pocket isn't treated , just a wee bit of overspray at the edges that i sanded flat , the mij strat i done a while ago is sounding better all the time , only the outside was sealed on it not the routings , i know it sounds like a load of shite but it is doing wonders for the tone on the mij , i'm just wanting to see if it has the same results on the mim i'll leave the sealing for the moment mate , but i'm taking your advice onboard mate 8)
oh and as for those stupid holes , i forgot :lol: cheers
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:lol:

And really, what's up with those crop circles. How come Squier can do exact same body in their CV line with a lot less wood removed. There are also those Mickey mouse ears in the neck pocket why oh why........ Good intro I am redoing my mexi too... This time it is going to get painted professionally.

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Post subject: Re: stripped the mim strat :)
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:52 pm
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I would suggest using gunstock oil to coat them, the will let the wood breath but will also keep it somewhat more stable to the effects of humidity.

5-8 coats should do it.

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Post subject: Re: stripped the mim strat :)
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:27 pm
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I'm afraid that you remove the conductive paint which is usefull to remove Electro Magn. Field. Or your guit don't have this paint like my American Standard guitars ?


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Post subject: Re: stripped the mim strat :)
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:02 pm
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I'm afraid that you remove the conductive paint which is usefull to remove Electro Magn. Field. Or your guit don't have this paint like my American Standard guitars ?


That's what I was going to ask about. I don't own an MIM so I don't know if they have shielded cavities like the MIA models do but the residual color in the pics seems like it may have been conductive coating. Not something I would have done personally. I've heard that MIMs have incomplete shielding so it's prolly not going to make much difference but still ....

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Post subject: Re: stripped the mim strat :)
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:13 pm
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The only MIM I've seen with shielding paint is the Powerhouse. I don't think the normal MIM's get it.
Horrible stuff.

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Post subject: Re: stripped the mim strat :)
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:41 pm
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:D i seem to have started something here 8) ok to start with , the mim did have the elctro paint under the poly (feckin mesy stuff) , my old mij did not have that paint , (thank feck) playing through my jcm800 there is no increase in noise between the two before i started modding the mim , wierd or what :D
jeffytune , i have a load of stock oil here mate , i used to do a bit of shooting and stock refinishing , but the way the mij is going i'll leave it for the moment , point taken as well mate, and i thank you as well , cheers
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Post subject: Re: stripped the mim strat :)
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:38 pm
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Hi Alan,

Tidy job on the cavities mate. What did you use to strip it out?
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Their definitely crop circles Al...

ZnargZnarg XIII told me so.

Ah yes, the mighty ZnargZnarg XIII. Rumour has that forum user Martian is going give him a proper kicking for spreading Infallible Web Dogma on his patch! :lol:

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