Everyday Electronics Delta Mark II

phil_b

just put a fender logo on it

SteveRobinson

I made the pickguard and wired it up. I'm not normally a fan of white speed knobs but I've tried black and gold and these just looked best. Suggestions welcome!

phil_b

thoes knobs suit the guitar very well. keep them there

SteveRobinson

Thanks Phil. 

WezV

What cplour are the pickups?  If black I would go with black reflector knobs.   If metal either gold reflectors or thewhite you have already 

For some reason, I seem to think reflectors will suit it

SteveRobinson

The pickups have black covers. I might have some white ones somewhere but think they'd be too much.  I can try some reflector knobs.

I could try a black pickguard too maybe?

ICBM

Black pickups, white guard. If you've got a big enough piece of sheet I would maybe do a Gibson '67 'raygun' guard shape...

SteveRobinson

Yes this pickguard shape isn't the most elegant but it's true to the original design.

I wouldn't want it bigger on this one because the wood is so nice but I'll try drawing some different shapes.

ICBM

SteveRobinson said:

Yes this pickguard shape isn't the most elegant but it's true to the original design.

Ah, in that case leave it!

rpr

Think the logo font would suit being more angular, maybe echo the body shape..the triangle would make a neat capital D shape....

paulnb57

@SteveRobinson whats the scale length of this joker?
Ive managed to find the EE issue online but not the plans.....
Its looking great!

normula1

I like the pickguard and knobs as they are, and I normally hate white plastics

SteveRobinson

paulnb57 said:

@SteveRobinson whats the scale length of this joker?
Ive managed to find the EE issue online but not the plans.....
Its looking great!

Thanks Paul. My original has a 25" scale. This one is 24.75".

I'm ready to assemble now but I don't have a neck plate! I could cannibalise my Telecaster I suppose but I'd rather wait.

paulnb57

@SteveRobinson ;;Are the plans online anywhere Steve?
I have a short scale neck looking for a home…

SteveRobinson

rpr said:

Think the logo font would suit being more angular, maybe echo the body shape..the triangle would make a neat capital D shape....

Sorry too late! I did consider all Greek Δελτα but thought it too pretentious. None of the angular fonts felt right.

SteveRobinson

paulnb57 said:

@SteveRobinson ;;Are the plans online anywhere Steve?
I have a short scale neck looking for a home…

They aren't as far as I'm aware @paulnb57. I took measurements from my "original" to make some templates.

davros

I don't know how I missed this thread until now, but this is looking great. Looking forward to seeing the full body shot!

SteveRobinson

Here you go @davros:



Once I have the neck plate and screws I can assemble and setup. 

davros

Well, it's definitely a novel design, but very nicely done and a lovely finish. Do you still have Mk 1 for a comparison when it's finished?

SteveRobinson

I do. This one will be a properly playable guitar showing that the original concept was good.

I haven't buffed or polished the lacquer; after a few coats of clear, I flat sanded back to 800 grit and sprayed one final coat of clear.

I'm quite pleased with my wiring, I don't think it could be more compact.