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Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Newbie Project
I admit, I'm a huge acoustic fan. But I love Strats. Used to own one. Now I wanna build one. So, I'm asking for input, plans, templates, necks, etc. I do not want to carve a neck. If appropriate, I want to get a nice swamp ash blank from Hibdon and a nice top plate from wherever. I have the tools,but no experience with electrics.

Your help and experience is greatly appreciated.

Mike
Author:  B. Howard [ Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie Project
PM me with your email address and I'll send you what I have as far as plans.
Author:  StevenWheeler [ Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie Project
Mike,
With Brian's plans and this tutorial, you have everything you need.
http://www.ronkirn.com/tutorial/index.htm

Well I suppose you'll need a few parts...

Steve
Author:  J De Rocher [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie Project
Mike O'Melia wrote:
I do not want to carve a neck.
Mike


In that case, do you know about Warmoth necks? They make high quality licensed Strat necks in a wide range of woods and various neck profiles. http://www.warmoth.com/
Author:  alan stassforth [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 9:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie Project
"I do not wanna carve a neck".
Come on, Mike.
Go ahead and carve the neck.
Easier than an acoustic!
Alan
Author:  dzsmith [ Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie Project
Strat and Tele necks are a snap to carve:
No headstock joint, no heel, and no pesky neck to body joint.
If you use a 2-way rod and place it under the fretboard, no skunk stripe is needed.
And, you can use a normal fretboard radius.
Go for it!
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