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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:29 am
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way cool jr wrote:
oh wow, the old cig pack amps. i remember those. where did you get it at?


:lol: Yeah, the Smokey amp. I can't quite recall exactly where I got it but I think they are on ebay for 30-40 bucks. They're a great little item. You get about 10 hours out of 1 battery. They sound great distorted (full volume), even make a convincing Bass amp when put in a cardboard box. :D

I appreciate all the support for this build. It's not over yet so stay tuned.

Here's another bare-bodied Mexican.

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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:09 pm
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These are the knobs I want to use. Standard shape bell knobs in gold plated solid brass.

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NICE. 8)

These coins are gold plated replicas of the Mexican 50 Pesos.

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I think I can use these :)

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:50 am
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Boxbang wrote:
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:

Feel free to pick away! Big Hairy Wiring can be brought to you with the letters "S" and the Number 1. :D

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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.

Yep...

There's plenty of options for coil, splitting or tapping a Humbucker.

1) Maintain your exiting look buy using a push/pull pot to split the coil on the HB.

2) Install a SP/ST toggle switch or latching push switch to do the same as above.

3) Install a SP/DT or DP/DT on/off/on switch and have the choice of top coil or HB in Series or the lower coil. Three sounds out of one humbucker (which is how the pups on the Huxley 501 are wired).

Let me know what your after and I'll sort you out with a wiring diagram for you to follow.

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

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How cool is that! Thanks mate! :D

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:04 am
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WOW! Glad I checked in this morning 8)

This looks like a top-flight effort. Love the gold HW !! And a mighty slick job on the bodywork! I can never get enough of these project threads. Good show Boxbang!


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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:39 pm
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Thanks for your interest kozy814. It's a really beautiful, unique Strat in the making :D

I've made a custom neckplate (prototype?) which I am in the process of testing.

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The gold on the plate and coin are a nice match. I've attached it with solder. It looks great, but it's a matter of whether it stays put or gets in the way.

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G'day Andy, I think the Push/Pull pot option is the way to go. This would give me the option of SSS AND HSS, correct? Would a Fender 250k one be suitable?
I'd like to at least have a look at a wiring diagram if you have the time. I'm hoping to use as much of the original wiring as possible. Thanks.
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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:09 pm
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j/b that sucker on there. it will NEVER come off i promise you and nobody will ever know what you use except us. :wink:

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:23 pm
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j/b ? :? :?


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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:35 pm
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http://jbweld.net/products/index.php

strongest bond on the planet.

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:34 am
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Ahh yes, industrial grade epoxy adhesive :D There is always that. The solder join is pretty good. I drilled the plate and went in through the back.
(Man, it got HOT)
j/b hmm
duly noted.

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:30 am
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its what i would use incase it gets bumped. solder wont hold up through much of a knock bro. set it and forget it. :)

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:20 am
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Very Nice Build, 8)

Will you pass it around so we can sample... :lol:

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Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:32 am
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53magnatone wrote:
Very Nice Build, 8)

Will you pass it around so we can sample... :lol:



um......er....... yeah yeah thats it, there is no way it plays
or even looks as good as those photoshop pics.
i want to see it after 53magnatone, just to be able to report the truth behind the build to the forumites. im pretty sure 1 or 2 folks will want to see it after me just to make dang sure i report the truth about my findings. :wink: :P

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:57 pm
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There's nothing I like more than to have other guitarists play one of mine, and to sit back and listen and/or get some opinions. 8)

She would need her own passport to travel around this forum :)

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:52 pm
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Boxbang wrote:
There's nothing I like more than to have other guitarists play one of mine, and to sit back and listen and/or get some opinions. 8)

She would need her own passport to travel around this forum :)

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lol you got that right, and if magnatone isnt paying attention, just send it to me first. :wink:

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Post subject: Re: Bare body MIM Build (contains nudity)
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:11 am
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Don't worry wcjr, you'll be the first on the tour for sure :wink:

Here's another crazy coin idea.

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What do you think? Too much gold?

NAH , more more more........

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