Superstar build x 2!!

[floody_85]

Wow its been a long time since I've posted one of these lol. Not a lot of activity around here these days but Searls inspired me to post a build thread lol.

2 builds at once at the moment. Just a superstrat style. I based the design on an rg and tweaked it to my liking..

I started by sorting my design in solidworks.


Both builds are mahogany bodies with maple necks. One with ebony fb, the other quilted maple.




Setnecks with hipshot hardtails and sperzel locking tuners



And here's the template together to get an idea of shape and feel

[floody_85]

Templates machined on acrylic


I've actually made quite a bit of progress so far so I've got a few pics. All crappy phone pics but it's better then nothing. Enjoy!









That's pretty much where it's at right now. I glued the fretboard on today so I'll trim them flush tomorrow. Prob won't get more done til next week. I'm building a body for someone so that's priority this weekend. Here's a quick shot of that


Thanks for looking. Stay tuned for more!

[oz tradie]

Looking great so far, Floody. Should be real ball-tearers.

Love the acrylic temps. too

[floody_85]

Looking great so far, Floody. Should be real ball-tearers.

Love the acrylic temps. too

Ah cheers Stu! Nice to see you around these parts too.

The acrylic temps are great. My dad's company does plastics so he machined them for me. I drew all the plans in solidworks

I've been following ur build on ur Site too. Holy smokes that thing is unbelievable!! Very inspiring!

[floody_85]

Been playing around with a few inlay ideas in Solidworks for the maple fretboard. The ebony board isnt going to have inlays. Just glow in the dark side dots.
Im going to use different size abalone dots to create this:



Lol I just realised my phones stupid Auto Correct changed my thread title to Superstar build!! Should be SUPERSTRAT!! How do I change it????

[demonx]

You have access to CNC ... Very lucky. Even if it's only for the templates, that's still a giant help.

[floody_85]

You have access to CNC ... Very lucky. Even if it's only for the templates, that's still a giant help.

Yea it definitely helps. Would be nice if I could so everything on it lol

[stevemc32]

Nice work Floody, looks good so far!

[floody_85]

Nice work Floody, looks good so far!

Thanks mate. Unfortunately it's on hold til carbatec pull there finger out and send me my new router bit. I really really dislike there Internet orders and shipping dept. Absolutely hopeless

[Blackstar1099]

Love the inlay designs. I'll be following.

I ordered a band saw and drill press from Carbatec online and selected pickup. I went there and they still wanted my credit card to process the order. I thought to myself "Why did I order online then?"

[floody_85]

Love the inlay designs. I'll be following.

I ordered a band saw and drill press from Carbatec online and selected pickup. I went there and they still wanted my credit card to process the order. I thought to myself "Why did I order online then?"

Yea they're pretty incompetent. I try to stay away from them now.

[walcen]

Come on Floody get on with it, Don't make me come up there . Nice work btw mate..


regards to all

Wal

[floody_85]

Come on Floody get on with it, Don't make me come up there . Nice work btw mate..


regards to all

Wal

Lol sorry buddy! Been flat out with work and I was waiting for some new Brad points to start my inlay. I'll be getting back to it this week

[mannym]

Looking sharp Floody.

Nice clean lines.

[old_picker]

Lol I just realised my phones stupid Auto Correct changed my thread title to Superstar build!! Should be SUPERSTRAT!! How do I change it????

why worry - maybe they will be played by one [or more]
inlay design looks interesting
the builds look very tidy i must say - smooth trip ahead