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The Charvel build project – part 2

So it’s been a long time since I made the initial post about embarking on the Charvel build project, but finally here’s the first update! The Musikraft body and neck arrived yesterday, and look great! The figure in the flame maple looks fairly reasonable, so hopefully with some practice on …

Strat build project – quick YouTube demo

I haven’t made any YouTube videos for some time now, so I thought I should shoot a quick demo of my recently finished Strat project. It’s now got a very nice specially made for this project Hantug Custom Guitars vintage 6 hole bridge, made with a brass baseplate and saddles,  …

The Strat build project – part 4

“IT LIVES!!!!” cried out the mad scientist. Yes, finally the Strat project has been strung up and it’s a beauty. Until my nice custom bridge arrives I’ve installed a Wilkinson vintage Strat bridge. Unfortunately it’s a 2-1/8″ screw pattern, so I could only mount it by the middle four screws, …

The Strat build project – part 3

Things are starting to move along with the Strat project now. Since our last update the body, tuners and pickguard have arrived. I’ve also received progress pictures of the tremolo I’m having made for the strat project. First up, the Strat body is supposed to be a 2011 MIM Standard …