uk-matt Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 This is the almost completed project which has so far taken about 18months. It was originally inspired when I found a number of Mahogany Blanks in my wifes grandfathers workshop (after he'd past away). I had alway's loved the simplicity of the LP Jr, but being a lefty, the choices of guitar open to me was relatively limited. Therefore the guitar style was chosen. As this was to be my first ever project, I started off purchasing a very useful book; 'Make Your Own Electric Guitar' by Melvyn Hiscock. Soon the project was off-and-run...ning.. and finally after 18 months the Beast in all its glory. I was amazed at the final look, balance and tone of the finished guitar - better than I originally imaged. Just got to finish the wiring this weekend and jobs a good'n. (P.S. Thanks for all the help Dad..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Well, it's nice except, everything is backwards. OH, it's left-handed, I gotchya, looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biliousfrog Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 very nice indeed! The only thing that I would have done different is to put a solid finish or deep stain on it. The wood's very pretty but for a multi-piece body like that I'd prefer to cover it & IMO the scratchplate would have worked better with a colour....maybe cream, TV yellow or a deep cherry red stain. Just personal preference, still a very nice guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I do like LP Jnr's, i like the natural mahogany body even if it is multi-piece. The bridge angle looks steep and the pickup looks a little far away - although i am sure the sound will be more versatile where you have placed it. It also looks a little strange because the controls are on an angle but thats ok - just not what i am used to. It looks like it should sound great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another doug Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I like it a lot. The natural finish was definitely the way to go. All the work looks very smooth and clean. 3 questions: What is the finish? Is it the angle of the photo, or is the pickup a bit off-center? Did you make the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-matt Posted January 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I like it a lot. The natural finish was definitely the way to go. All the work looks very smooth and clean. 3 questions: What is the finish? Nitrocell Laquer...with just enough coats to give a satin finish (rather than the trad. high gloss look). Is it the angle of the photo, or is the pickup a bit off-center? Yes the pickup is currently very slightly off centre, but there is a little bit of adjustment within the pick-up recess in the body to hopefully centralise it a bit more... Did you make the neck? Yes - using the same Mahogany as the body (neck profile similar to my LP Custom), all except for the fretboard which is actually a strat scale rosewood finger board which was pre cut for the frets - the position the the Wrap-over bridge was adjusted to a Fender Strat scale...The book i mentioned before ('Make Your Own Electric Guitar' by Melvyn Hiscock) was very useful as there is a whole section which tabulates the scales and spacings of the frets of most all types of Electric Guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonBird Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Great job, looks really nice!! JasonBird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolysmaster Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 (edited) Excellent! I hope my first project turns out as well. I love the natural color; don't care about the multi piece body. I probably would have put the pickup slightly closer to the bridge, but that's me. I would like to know if you think the strat scale changes the tone from what you would hear from the traditional scale.?? By the way, how thick is the body? Edited January 12, 2007 by Stolysmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-matt Posted January 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Excellent! I hope my first project turns out as well. I love the natural color; don't care about the multi piece body. I probably would have put the pickup slightly closer to the bridge, but that's me. I would like to know if you think the strat scale changes the tone from what you would hear from the traditional scale.?? Without being plugged in the guitar has great tonal and resonance when played, so fingers crossed when I've finished the electrics!!! By the way, how thick is the body? The body is 46mm Thick (and for all those still working in imperial measurements - thats 1" 13/16) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Tres cool - I love those simple juniors. Looking forward to seeing what's next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTYGUMS Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 (edited) I like its clean design and its simplicity. Well done, you have solved what looks like a common problem there, cant be too many left handed options for guitar players. edit: I just read your first post in which you stated exactly all the things i just said, duh! Edited January 13, 2007 by THIRSTYGUMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Looks nice and simple! The bridge has a lot of unnecessary angle. You can bring the bass side up a notch and re intonate, from the look of your saddles you should be fine. I think that the hole position was off a little bit, like too short from the scal and you are compensating by taking the bridge way far back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-matt Posted January 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thanks for the advise Maiden69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdstone Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Congrats for joining the LP Jr club, You have done a great job for a first attempt , I don't mind the finnish and scratch plate in fact they look suited to each other. There is an issue with the bridge as maiden pointed out , Once fixed I think that the pickup wont look so far away.I am not a big fan of badass bridges as they look like they could mame you. Try a standard fixed intonated wrap around , if the intonation is close it would tidy it up a bit. We always can look back on our first attempt and see where we could improve and yours IMHO has less than most. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsdad Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I like it a lot. The natural finish was definitely the way to go. All the work looks very smooth and clean. 3 questions: What is the finish? Is it the angle of the photo, or is the pickup a bit off-center? Did you make the neck? Thanks, I like the natural look too. I'll correct Matt if I may, the finish is actually 3 coats of Ronseal Satin Polyurethane varnish, (clear) applied with a model makers airbrush and hand flatted between each coat. It's tough and fairly scratch proof. I can assure you that the centre of the pick up is exacty over the centreline if the guitar. Yes, but not the fretboard Matt's dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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