qld maple strat

[fanlee]

HI.

This is my ‘more than I could Chew’-o-caster.

It was almost called the ‘disastercaster’ because lots of things happened - from a loose router bit, a bendy drill bit, moving template , (and more) - but like someone said recently one just gets better at fixing things. Particularly with a high dollar top!! )

…and here it is !! looks like a strat – sounds like a strat - everyone’s happy.

The top is figured Qld Maple the body is Qld maple as well.

2 piece maple neck angled headstock & zero fret.

Water dye stained top. Everything finished in U-Beaut (hard) shellac.

Lawrence E45 (I think) pickups, Sperzel tuners,Wilkinson trem (using tremsetter)

Wiring is : volume with push/pull to straight to amp

2 tone controls which both work on all pickups.

One has min roll off for rock playing – with 2nd full on
The second a lot roll off for jazz type playing. (with 1^st full on)

But honestly , the most pleasing result is with both tones full on and just rolling off a wee bit of volume.

Thanks to Niki for her arty pics.

Thanks for looking,
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[Cliff Rogers]

Looks good, how is the weight?

[fanlee]

Thanks Cliff.

4.4kg - 9.8lbs

no bother while playing.

[Cliff Rogers]

Not bad, I have a '95-'96 made in USA Strat that weighs 3.675kg. (8.1lbs)
I like the light weight, everybody who tries it comments on how light it is.

[fineboxes]

Great job. Here's one I provided the timber for Maple silkwood.
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[Pauls321]

Very impressive indeed, I love it,

Paul