kevin_lindsay

Here's a ink to a previous build thread which has links to some of my other builds / refinish threads. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194340-6-string-andy-summers-telecaster-guitar-project/page__fromsearch__1 a.d here's a link to the build thread for my Olympic White Jazz Bass build http://basschat.co.uk/topic/217598-olympic-white-6662-style-jazz-bass-build/page__fromsearch__1

I've posted on here about my previous builds / spray jobs. I did a Shell Pink P-Bass, a shell pink refinish on my Fender USA 62 reissue Jazz Bass, my Olympic White 62/66 Jazz Bass build, Andy Summers Tele tribute build, Surf Green refinish on my brown Fender Eric Johnson Strat.

Phil at Guitarbuild made the body for me. Early 50s repro with the oversized neck pocket lip and the router hump in the lower cutaway.

He died in 2012!!

Thanks Gary. I'll let the hardware age through natural use (also, I don't know how to age it to make it look realistic anyhow! Hahaha) I'm also thinking of making a new guitar in the next few weeks - 2 tone, maple necked Strat for a vintage 50s look, but having Clapton boost circuitry inside for added versatility

I've always loved the Blackguard Tele look. So, I made myself one. Bare swamp ash body having grain filler applied. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/FB_IMG_1483184931675.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/FB_IMG_1483184931675.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I used really straight grained, lightweight swamp ash to try a different make the instrument as resonant as possible. Next up was applying the translucent white blonde base coat. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20161227_133721.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20161227_133721.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I then applied a couple of light coats of butterscotch nitrocellulose lacquer, then a couple of light coats of clear gloss. I wanted the overall finish the best really thin in order to allow the wood to still resonate. I also applied a couple of light coats of clear gloss lacquer to the bare wood maple neck. The neck was then buffed to a shine. The pickguard is a fibreboard unit, which I sprayed with clear gloss lacquer. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052854.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052854.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I used a milled output jack cup to retain the period correct look. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170102_222941.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170102_222941.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I've always loved the crazing on nitrocellulose lacquer finishes. So, how can you replicate it? Simple, you just put his the body in the freezer overnight. Simply putting it in a fridge- even on its lowest temp.setting - won't be enough to induce the crazing. When you remove the body from the freezer, rub stain or dark shoe polish onto the body. This will stain the cracked lacquer lines [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052806.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052806.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052824.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052824.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I also applied a period correct decal on the headstock. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052903.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052903.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I also used shorter bridge height adjustment screws. This means the screws no longer protruding from the saddles. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_055743.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_055743.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Mh friend Chris Mcintyre assembled and set up the guitar. It plays and sounds great. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170109_174915.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170109_174915.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052754.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170110_052754.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170109_175441.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fender%20custom%20shop%20nocaster/20170109_175441.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I was watching this collection of live clips yesterday. Free really were fantastic. They were a band who I knew of growing up as a kid, but it was my friend Paul Turner who really turned me on to them (he's a HUGE fan). [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/FB_IMG_1485556148338.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/FB_IMG_1485556148338.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I'd love them

Jodie bought my Aguilar DB410 from me. Really nice guy - and a great player! Thanks for the purchase mate, I hope you have fun with your new cab.

Love it! Looking forward to seeing the finished guitar mate.

The Miracle of Joey Ramone by U2 Hey Nineteen by Steely Dan (references Aretha Franklin) Jackie Wilson Said by Van Morrison / Dexys Midnight Runners

Gavin bought a roller rack case from me, and helped me out with a smaller rack unit too. As ever, he was a star!