1Q22 Challenge Downbytheriver 335 style from a kit with stains

Spikeedog

Ditch the plastic - defo!

TTony

downbytheriver said:

One thing I haven’t mentioned is that, disappointingly, there is no large access from the pickup routs - the electrics will have to go through the f-hole - I need to experiment with that to see what kind of loom will fit. 

Mini pots?

Andyjr1515

downbytheriver said:

One thing I haven’t mentioned is that, disappointingly, there is no large access from the pickup routs - the electrics will have to go through the f-hole - I need to experiment with that to see what kind of loom will fit. 

If it's the same thickness as a 335, and ditto the f holes, then standard pots will fit fine but you may need the shorter version of the 3-way that switchcrsft make.   But push/pulls probably won't fit (or technically may, but will be pretty much impossible to get in)..

There's a lot of Youtube watching and patience involved...

PhilKing

Has it got a hole in the bottom side of the bridge pickup cavity, that's a way you can sometimes get things in there.  The sideways switch will also fit, but you might have to have the wafer side away from the pots.  

west

downbytheriver said:

west said:

its a shame as i have some spare locking rotomatic machine heads with ebony buttons that came off my 335 but ....

Rats! How much? 

The Lollars are definitely on my radar but I think it depends how the build goes before I commit to that sort of spendy. 

Teyeplayer said:

Fletcher or Alegree pickups are worth a look for sensibly priced good quality pickups. 

I’ll take a look - same proviso as above. 

Meanwhile I’ve been out in the shed… very light sanding to the sides of the neck heel and another tight dry fit. I’ve laid a few parts in place and the neck angle looks perfect! That scratchplate won’t do though! Something else to think about. 

Brought all the wood inside the house - it’s a bit damp out there at the moment

@downbytheriver ; £45 posted ppg they are chrome 106 18;1 rotos with black ebony buttons .... i dont have the 6 little screws as i used the ones on me 335 ... pm if interested and i can send a pic ...

downbytheriver

Stains arrived today - few days in quarantine then some experiments at the weekend I think. I’m getting too excited - must not rush. 

paulnb57

downbytheriver said:

Stains arrived today - few days in quarantine then some experiments at the weekend I think. I’m getting too excited - must not rush. 

Rushing, my biggest problem….

TTony

paulnb57 said:

downbytheriver said:

Stains arrived today - few days in quarantine then some experiments at the weekend I think. I’m getting too excited - must not rush. 

Rushing, my biggest problem….

I’ve done so many quick jobs that turned into much (much) longer repair-the damage-and-do-it-properly jobs!

paulnb57

TTony said:

paulnb57 said:

downbytheriver said:

Stains arrived today - few days in quarantine then some experiments at the weekend I think. I’m getting too excited - must not rush. 

Rushing, my biggest problem….

I’ve done so many quick jobs that turned into much (much) longer repair-the damage-and-do-it-properly jobs!

Me too!

downbytheriver

Another inspiration in Guitarist (thanks for the pic) - I really like this scratchplate idea (I really could not do a 335 without a plate) but where will I get that made?!?

Ps. This is a Robson guitar - really interesting new brand from the people who make the posh machine heads 

ThePrettyDamned

downbytheriver said:

Another inspiration in Guitarist (thanks for the pic) - I really like this scratchplate idea (I really could not do a 335 without a plate) but where will I get that made?!?

Ps. This is a Robson guitar - really interesting new brand from the people who make the posh machine heads 

Custom cooletch? 

downbytheriver

ThePrettyDamned said:

Custom cooletch? 

Perfect answer - thanks

WezV

also check out indra guitars
https://www.indraguitars.com/content/custom-pickguard#/

I've done a few out of aluminum and a Dremel engraver, but rougher than a properly engraved example though

downbytheriver

Wow that’s even better Wez! 

ThePrettyDamned

WezV said:

also check out indra guitars
https://www.indraguitars.com/content/custom-pickguard#/

I've done a few out of aluminum and a Dremel engraver, but rougher than a properly engraved example though

Wow! That looks absolutely incredible! 

I really like the custom cooletch stuff but it does look quite different to that indra...

Bookmarked! 

downbytheriver

Looking at stains. 

I ordered a couple of bottles of the newish Crimson Guitars Pastel Stains - sky blue and sea foam green with the possibility of a blue green burst styley finish in mind. 

In the cold damp shed this morning I tried them out. The blue green burst doesn’t look right - probably needs bolder colours (especially the blue). 

The green alone is a possibility

Any opinions?

actually the blue green looks better here than it did in the shed! 

paulnb57

I like the blue green burst, subtle, could you apply more to make it less subtle if desired?

downbytheriver

paulnb57 said:

I like the blue green burst, subtle, could you apply more to make it less subtle if desired?

Not really - just obscures the grain - maybe add a darker blue on the outside

WezV

I like the blue green as it is

Have you put any top coat on, m

downbytheriver

Just a spray over with acrylic clear