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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:33 am
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Wow, that's gorgeous! That looks like something Fender Custom Shop would put out. Well done!


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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:36 pm
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there is something very "i dont want to touch this thing" about that guitar. deserves a plexi wall mount case if ya ask me.

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:51 pm
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way cool jr wrote:
there is something very "i dont want to touch this thing" about that guitar.

I kinda know what you mean but...

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Now, back to the naked Mexican.

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....This is defiantly the first time I've ever wanted to touch a naked Mexican....

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:24 pm
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Andybighair wrote:
....This is defiantly the first time I've ever wanted to touch a naked Mexican....

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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then you need to live where i live. you wont be able to count that high. :wink:

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:28 pm
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You guys are far too kind, but I am very happy with it. It's a unique finish for sure. Without a reflection on it, it looks almost like raw unfinished wood, like the fretboard, very country style. But tilted to the light it has a glass-like sheen to it. It's VERY touchable, probably the smoothest guitar I have ever held. All those hours of work sure paid off. I like the contrast of these natural tones with the gold.

Of course gold is also a natural material, if you're lucky enough to find some :)

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I've read some good reviews about the GFS pickups. Any opinions would be appreciated.


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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:29 pm
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OK Well it's official. The white plastic is history. The new GFS pickups are on order. Not that there's anything wrong with the standard mexicans. It's just that I'm going all-out custom with this one. I have 2 standard spec Strats already and I always liked the sound of the old lipsticks. I couldn't find anything negative about the Pro-tubes, should suit my Blues and Surf(ish) Techno experiments. AND ......They're gonna look %#$@!! FANTASTIC.

Andy, dude , I'm in total awe of your Big Hairy Strat Build. That wood inlay rocks my world mate. I'd love to build some bodies using our wealth of Tasmanian hardwoods.
I'm about 1/3 of the way through your thread and have realised what is missing from my build - BEER, I'll have to fix that :D but I'm torn between a Corona with a slice of lemon or one of our excellent local brews. I should really go Mexican, but a bottle of Tequilla is already in the pipeline for the debut of the finished guitar.
Alas, I have no pets, but here's one of the local Devils.

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I now have plenty of time to set up the guitar to the best of my ability, string height, intonation and springs, that sort of thing. I'll get her all ready for the new PUs.
I might as well post the rest of these pictures.

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:59 am
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A friend of mine and avid guitar collector lent me a Strat of his with GFS lipsticks after I told him I was interested in hearing how they sound. I played for a while and overall I liked them. They were a little bright (I'm used to Texas Specials), but they sounded cool and really unique. The only thing I'd say they have going against them is that tonally, they're sort of a one trick pony. Not the most versatile pickup in the world. But they still sound great. :)

And nice looking guitar by the way! I've been following this thread and I keep meaning to comment but this is the first time I've gotten around to it. :lol:

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:54 am
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Howdy Boxbang!

Boxbang wrote:
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Nice pic! 8)

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I'd love to build some bodies using our wealth of Tasmanian hardwoods.

Do it! :D

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I'm about 1/3 of the way through your thread and have realised what is missing from my build - BEER, I'll have to fix that :D

Allow me to start the festivities!

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Cheers! :D

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but I'm torn between a Corona with a slice of lemon or one of our excellent local brews.

I'd very much like to see some of your local beverages and I'd recommend lime with your Corona mate. :wink:

Thanks for your kind words. Crack on mate!

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:20 am
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I had not gotten around to commenting on this thread yet, but really beautiful work, Boxbang. Thanks for sharing! Loving that natural finish and your interesting technique.

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:13 am
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Caught this thread at the end of its cycle. Cool project, love the natural finish with gold hardware.

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:11 am
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Hey Boxbang
What an awesome job, and result!
That is one BEAUTIFUL guitar! And the gold hardware makes the whole axe just "POP"!
Well done mate! :D


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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:38 am
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Allow me to start the festivities!

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Cheers! :D

(Clink) Cheers mate. :D (those Grolsch bottles are much sought after by home brewers downunder)

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I had a bit of time to finish reading the "Big Hairy Strat Build" this weekend 8) . The electronic side of it is way over my head. I will have to pick your brain in the next few weeks although you may have to translate it into "Sesame Street" language :lol:

Reading about the Danish oil finish was real interesting and I think that in a roundabout way we have achieved similar results. Also the Huxley guitar pics were great. I would not consider it as "spam" if you posted those pics on my thread, very relevant mate. Thanks heaps for taking an interest in my work.

This pic (pick?) is for Huxley and Randel.

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Thanks Texasguitarslinger for your impressions on the GFS pickups, also your encouragement. Detroitblues, slyd and Kong, cheers folks. Kong's latest build is next on my list. :)

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I'm very happy with the setup now. It plays great. When the new pickups arrive, since the HB is a 4 wire type, I'm considering making it more versatile with the option of single/HB functions in the bridge position.
I'm open to suggestion with this. Could it be as simple as running two of the wires through a small on/off button on the pickguard?
As I said before ,I am fairly technically challenged and any advice would be appreciated.
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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:55 am
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bl*beeep*dy h*beeeep*ll Boxbang, I missed out on THIS??!?!? What's wrong with the email notification? WOW!

Hey that is a real drooler you have there. Well done!

Thanks for posting this great thread!

Cheers & enjoy the beer- it's well-deserved!

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:25 am
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oh wow, the old cig pack amps. i remember those. where did you get it at?

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:45 am
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Just read this entire thread.

Sweet build !!!

Inspiring for sure.

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